At the end of November I had a missed miscarriage. Since then I have been worrying about things which are out of my control. For example I get a pain in my stomach I start to worry there is something wrong. Or I will randomly worry about something happening to me or me getting cancer and my 2yo old and fiancé being without me. I know it is silly. And I know there is no point worrying and to live in the now and deal with things if they happen but I still do it again later on. I am going for a pap smear on Friday and I can help feeling like they will find something wrong. I worried about having a miscarriage when I was pregnant and that happened and now I'm worried about this. If I am busy doing things and am active, it doesn't happen as much. It is mainly when I stop and have quiet time or am laying in bed. I should mention I am seeing a counsellor and he has me doing some exercises and journaling to challenge the negative thoughts. But I would like to know if anyone has been through this and how did you deal with it? Thanks for your help.
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I suffer from depression and when I'm going though my low moments I go through the same thing. I think people I love are going to get into a car accident. I think I have cancer. I think someone is going to kidnap me or my child. It's crazy...I just have to tell myself that my brain isn't thinking properly at the moment and after a little while I will see clearly. I would keep doing what you're doing writing things down and trying to think more positively. I would not stop seeing your counsellor because it could become quite dangerous. I also believe in the power of thoughts over the body, For example sometimes if you think you're going to get sick you will get sick etc? Stay positive you will be fine, if something does come up then deal with it in that moment!
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Yup!! And its natural natural to worry and fear .. even when they are out of your control. For me. . I try and think of the positive things in everyday. Some days they are harder to find than others! But I think it helps us realize the good things as well as the bad. .. put things into balance. xxx