Anxiety over your child’s health and well-being
Worrying about your child is natural; not only do you love them immensely, you’re also responsible for their welfare. This can sometimes feel like a lot of pressure, so it’s not surprising that you might worry about their health and well-being.
While all loving parents share concerns over their children every now and then, it’s a problem when worries begin to take over your life. Neglecting your own needs can lead to you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out.
Recognising symptoms of parental anxiety
Signs and symptoms of parental anxiety can include:
- Feeling very anxious whenever you are away from your child
- Overprotectiveness and attempting to shield your child from situations
- Spending a lot of time worrying about something happening to your child
- Constantly searching online parenting, health, or developmental questions
- Worrying about your child having an accident
- Talking about your worries with others, especially in front of your child
Self-care when you’re feeling overwhelmed over your child's well-being
Try not to compare you or your child to others
It is so easy to monitor how others are managing their little ones, especially all that’s available to view online, try to focus on your own journey and don’t compare you or your child to others.
Talk to someone you can trust
Talking about your feelings to a family member or a friend can help you understand your worry or anxiety.
Stay active
Keeping active makes you healthier in mind and body. It can also help you sleep. You don’t have to be running miles every day, activities like housework, yoga and walking all count.
Practise relaxation techniques
Give breathing exercises and meditation a try to help you focus and get back to the present moment. This can help to reduce racing thoughts that can lead to negative effects.
Support with ieso
While we’re not able to diagnose or treat physical health conditions, we can help with the emotional and psychological impact of living with one—such as low mood, anxiety, or stress.
ieso treats a range of common mental health issues including anxiety and worry, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, sleep problems, and stress. Online therapy can be especially useful for those who are unable to travel or find it harder to leave the house because sessions take place online from the comfort of your home, from your smart phone or tablet, or anywhere where you connect to the internet.
If you’re experiencing difficulties, it’s important to speak with your GP first. They will be able to talk you through different support options suitable for your needs. One of the things they might suggest is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which helps you to manage your feelings by changing the way that you think and behave.
What we treat
From trouble sleeping to anxiety to depression, mental health conditions can affect many of us in different ways. ieso clinicians treat a range of common mental health symptoms.
Where to get urgent help
Support is available if you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or emergency, no matter what you're going through.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, you can get urgent support here
Or speak to your GP or a mental health professional. Let them know about the symptoms you’re experiencing, and they can support you with what help is available.