worried

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Registered: 05-29-2003
worried
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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 7:59pm

Hi there,

Just wanted to post because the "worry" is starting to flood my head. I am so nervous for my son's preschool to start, and I am so worried that I am going to feel left out of all the moms. I know my son will be just fine, and I need not project my fears onto him, however, I feel like maybe he will be left out too. I am just so nervous and anxious, and i thought it would be good to write it down. My obgyn prescribed my Lexapro, so I don't have to worry about that anymore. I know I need to find a new pdoc, but I really don't want to start with someone new. The ruminating is what is getting the best of me.

Thank you to anyone reading. I appreciate it.

Love, JD

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Registered: 01-17-2001
In reply to: jlvst
Wed, 08-31-2005 - 10:26pm

Jolie,


I know what you mean about the worry coming back full force. I have different worries then you but I understand completely where you are coming from.


In fact, every Wed night we have a girls group from church and this week it was at my house and only one girl showed up. We knew of a few that couldn't make it but I was expecting at least 2 more. By the end of the night I was so worried that the reason why nobody else showed up was because they don't like me. I even told the other girl this and she was great in putting it into perspective.. she asked.. why would they not like me? ( I had no answer other then I said something that I didn't realize to them)

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Registered: 05-29-2003
In reply to: jlvst
Thu, 09-01-2005 - 8:30am

By looking at your picture, I can tell you are a beautiful woman, and your kids seem so sweet. I have the same fears myself about being inadequate. I just had a dream last night, actually, that I gained five pounds and couldn't fit into my clothes. It is so hard.

Thank you for your kind and heartfelt advice. It is very helpful for me to realize I am not alone. I worry so much, and one little thing (a tone in a voice or a look) will trigger a flood of worry. I try to stop it, but nothing works. Then I get your great email, and I feel a lot better. Your church group, I am sure of it, loves you and looks forward to seeing you.

Thanks again.

Much love, Jolie

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Registered: 08-28-2005
In reply to: jlvst
Thu, 09-01-2005 - 8:57am

"and I am so worried that I am going to feel left out of all the moms."


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Registered: 05-29-2003
In reply to: jlvst
Thu, 09-01-2005 - 2:17pm
Thank you.