Struggling to cope when kids unwell. Pnd

[littlejenx]

Hi just looking for some friendship and support really. I have mild pnd and anxiety which seems to flair up when the children are unwell. My three year old is vomiting and feels poorly...I'm not sure if it's a reaction to the flu nasal spray or a bug. He had a sickness bug just 6 weeks ago. I also have a one year old and currently no family around to help me. Is there anyone else with pnd on here? Do u find it gets worse when the kids are unwell? I wake up not knowing how to get through the day x

 

[seoj]

I have no great input- sorry hun. I know my own anxiety get's a bit worse when my LO isn't well- if only cause I worry I'll get sick and not be there for her etc... my OCD comes out too and I'm disinfecting and cleaning the house from top to bottom! Washing my hands every time I get the chance and trying to get the bug contained- especially tummy bugs! If our teenager is ill I'll just quarantine her to her TV room and then disinfect once she's better! Not as easy with LO's though- the last time my LO had a tummy bug at least she was big enough I could put her in front of the toilet when she was sick-- so it was less mess!! Still no fun.

I hope your LO is feeling much better- and the rest of you are Ok as well. Big hugs