Fear of death, since becoming a mom

So I’ve always had a mild fear of death before. But since giving birth 11 days ago, it has really dawned on me that life is short. She has to grow up. I will get old and become a grandma. I will have to die one day and now I’m terrified. :/ What is this?
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Welcome to motherhood! The world is a whole new place now you have a whole new human. The only advice I can give is to live, live your life, and love that baby. Time will go by so fast, just cherish every second you have.

I have this but the fear is about my child 😩 when he’s in his cot near me I’m constantly checking that he’s breathing. When he was born before I went into theatre I prayed so hard that he would be okay because I was worried I was gonna wake up to be told he didn’t make it. Just find myself constantly worried! My partner tries to reassure me but my mind won’t fully let me rest i think it’s something we just have to put to the back of our mind so that we can live in the present and enjoy having them here with us!

Time goes by so quickly but also there’s still many years before you become a grandma etc. take it one day at a time, find something to enjoy each and every day. Try to redirect any negative type of thoughts when you have them into something more positive. Could also try journaling. If it’s becoming a more consistent issue I’d recommend speaking with someone. X

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