Moms, do you have uncontrollable fears about the thought of losing your child?

Whenever I think about anything happening to my son I start to panic. My chest gets tight, my eyes well up with tears or I may go into a full blown cry and I feel out of control. I dont think its normal to constantly think "what if" about your own child. My husbands brother passed away 2 yrs ago at 16 to cancer and I dont know if now I fear that I could lose my son too at any point or what but its consuming me. I think about car accidents, medical illnesses, choking, freak accidents, I dont know why I cant just live normal

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I am a mom of a two year old little girl, I do the same thing, every time I see a movie or show dealing with children being hurt or sick in some way I freak out!! I also think about "what if" and get anxiety attacks as well...when she was an infant I would go into her room 5-6 times a night to make sure she was breathing because I was terrified of SIDS.
I think it is normal to worry, but if it consumes everyday life and prevents you from dealing with responsibility then it may be wise to seek counseling. Also I wouldn't advise having these episodes in front of your child as it might scare him..
Good Luck!!

go to a counselor. good luck!

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