dandylion
02-12-06, 19:28
Hi there, I just wanted to ask a question about anxiety, my anxiety has been back for the past couple of weeks and I'm gradually reminding myself how to deal with it and getting on with things normally as much as possible. I do however feel like I'm finding it really hard to "give" as much of myself as normal. For example I have a little boy who I adore, he is a real mummys boy and we are very close. I have loved having him and spending time with him but I'm finding it hard to be a good mum whilst dealing with my anxiety, I just feel so drained and I also feel guilty that I am not functioning as well as I normally do- he seems his normal happy self and I am trying to put on a brave face for him but it is a struggle. I just wondered is this just a part of dealing with the anxiety, how do others with children cope- I really don't want my anxiety to affect him and I'm lucky in that when I'm anxious I tend to make more of an effort to go out and about with him. Thanks for listening x