Significant anniversary making anxiety worse?

It may be that you're remembering your pregnancy. It also could be if you're planning a party and you're having a get together. Family events can be stressful to us because of past issues, maybe from our childhood. Writing your thoughts down may help to discover what is causing the anxiety. Good luck!

Thanks for your replies, it is really appreciated

That sounds like it is definitely the case about rethinking the delivery, etc, I keep remembering stuff from the hospital and so forth and it is making me feel constantly on edge.  I have actually booked an appointment with a therapist in a week and a half to try to sort through this issues, sick of feeling on edge all the time and want to be able to manage my anxiety better! 

xo

Thanks for your reply Lyn! I definitely try to focus on the wonderful little princess I have, I have to admit I absolutely adore being a Mum, there were some issues that were definitely exaspperated from her birth though particulary my blood pressure phobia! I know my blood pressure is perfectly fine normally but get sooooooooo freaked out when I am feeling on edge constantly. I've spoken to my doctor about it and he says I'm not doing damage but I definitely need practice at eliminating my scary/warpy thoughts!

Luv Karen

It most definitely is a precious gift! Having a child is amazing!! To be honest I think that is one of the things I find tough, I can't understand when I love my daughter so much and the happiest ever that I have to have this anxiety.

The therapist I have been referred to does CBT so I'll have a chat to them, thinking doing CBT and maybe dealing with underlying issues will help matters! I did CBT a couple of years ago but not sure if I had enough sessions to be honest and didn't really keep up with the practice as I got pregnant, not a good enough excuse I know!

Thank you so much for your support, I'll give her a big hug for you!!

xo

Awwwwwwwww a birthday party, that is so sweet and at your daugther's age it is one Big Deal.  I am glad you are going to see a therapist as is does seem you  need to resolve some old issues and learn to stay in the moment.

I love being a Mom even to adult children and being a granndma is so much fun.

Enjoy your celebration and Happy Birthday to a special girl.

Hugs

Kitt