Hi I am New here. I am a first time Mother of a beautiful Boy . I have always been a carefree what ever kind of person until 11 months ago when he was born and now i suffer from GAD. I worry about everything . I worry about him getting sick or me . I worry about him constantly . my husband says I am going to smother him. I lay awake at night and watch him sleep just to make sure that he is still breathing . i don't get much sleep cause i don't stop worrying . I am wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this .. Love to hear from you .. Cora

Cora,
You are NOT alone. Please remember that you are still going through your postpartum stage of your hormones getting back to where they were b/f your son came along. DO NOT be scared by this. Give yourself a breakd...this is your first child, of course you are "smothering" him, but you are not hurting him. Remember you are NOT super mom..you are a super mom. There is a difference. As for worrying about your child constantly, don't obsess over it. You are not worrying any more than any other first time mother. Like I said, give yourself a break and rememeber: Never promise to never let anything happen to your children, other wise nothing would ever happen to them (good or bad).
You are NOT alone!
Yorkie

Thanks that is reassuring. I just know that I never felt this way b/f and I have never experienced a panic attack until about 6 months ago. But it is nice to know that I am not the only one.

Cora-
You are hardly alone on this one. I did it with my first child and am worst with my second. I still check on them a few times a night. When their sick, I stay awake ALL night watching over them. I constantly worry and I know it is not healthy for either of us. I over anaylize every step of every moment in live. It sucks to be honest! I wish I could be carefree. It's fear. Fear of something bad happening, fear of the unknown. What if? What if they stop breathing? What if someone comes in at night and takes them? The what if-ing could go for pages. I have come to terms with my anxiety and realize that it is not healthy! Our neg. energy effects them. For the sake of them, I am trying to lessen my grip and release some of that fear. I hope that this program will help to do the same for you. Take care.

Cora, your definatly not alone. for the most part of you life you were carefree because all you had to really worry about was yourself. now you have a little baby boy that depends on you for everything. Ofcourse your going to worry. but remember, we are often stronger then we think. you will learn that there is nothing to fear. you are doing a great job, taking care of him. dont burn your self out worrying. enjoy him. the things that you will experience with him, all his firsts, you'll never have that again. enjoy the magic, enjoy the love. everything is great. I have three kids and my first ,yes was the hardest, but if you relax, you'll see the complete and utter joy they can bring you. Talk to your husband, let him know exactly how you feel. ask him for the help you need. let him know that critising you will only reinforce your fear. you both may be new to this but your doing great. your baby, is healthy , happy and loved and thats the most important thing in the world.

THank You so much for listening.. I can say that I do enjoy being a mother .. I have never known a love so strong and I think that is alot of my worry.. In regards to my husband he is great he keeps me grounded.. He is what you would call my Safe Person.. All of you have helped so much .Tonight is the first time my son is spending the night with his grandmother ( who is a wonderful grandmother and mother in-law) She has been trying to convince me for weeks to allow him to stay and I haven't been able to do it .. But I am .. It was incrediably hard to leave the house but i knew I had to .. i have called to check on him and he is wonderful.. BUt thanks to all you and your support ....

Hi. I can feel your frustration. I also have GAD with occasional Panic. I have always had anxiety but once i had kids (3) it became worse. I have managed to cope and now my daughther 10 is showing symptoms. But it is easier with her because I know what she is going through. I constantly worry about my kids health and I have panic symptoms when I take them to the doctor for a check up. Everything will be fine with your new baby. If I can offer you any advice it would be relax. Enjoy your baby I obsessed about my kids and instead of enjoying them I wasted the time worrying. My kids are 5,7, and 10 and perfectly happy and healthy Yours will be too.