PND or just normal mothers worry?

Hi there,

Im a first-time mum to a beautiful 10 week old boy who I love very much. The problem is that ever since hes been born I keep worrying about what the future is going to be like for him and his grandkids etc, more specifically the environment. I worry what the state of this planet is going to be in when hes 50 years old or so and that it wont be as good for him as what Ive had it, and so I find myself trying to be even more environmentally friendly than I was before (maybe not such a bad thing!) and judging people who I dont feel are being as environmentally friendly as they could be. (which I know is wrong!)

I do find myself getting a bit teary at times as well and Ive told my mum and my boyfriend and they try to get me to look at the positive things but I still cant stop worrying and thinking about it and its driving me a bit crazy!

Has this happened to any other new mothers or just me?

Hello there

I was a bit of a worry pot when DD was born and the first few weeks but that was more for her safety at that time. Like I would worry someone would break in or someone would hurt her etc... so I don't really know what to say about your concerns.

I'm not going to say its not PND in case there's more to it- I don't want to brush it off iykwim!

But yes- I am the same as you! I'm freaking out about what's happening in the world- our country in particular. The environment, over population, bullying on the rise, abuse...ah the list goes on sad

I look at it like this: use the worry to make your corner of the world a better place smile be kinder, reduce waste, be positive and this will spread if everyone does it! I find if I do what I can, for the good of my kids futures then I can rest a little easier and put the worry aside knowing I'm doing my bit- that's really all we can do. It's hard and there is so much to worry about but that won't fix anything and we lose beautiful moments with our kids as we're not in the moment cos we're too anxious wink

But I'm with you, the world looks like a scary place but look for the weeds and you'll miss the flowers!

I'm not going to say its not PND in case there's more to it- I don't want to brush it off iykwim!

But yes- I am the same as you! I'm freaking out about what's happening in the world- our country in particular. The environment, over population, bullying on the rise, abuse...ah the list goes on sad

I look at it like this: use the worry to make your corner of the world a better place smile be kinder, reduce waste, be positive and this will spread if everyone does it! I find if I do what I can, for the good of my kids futures then I can rest a little easier and put the worry aside knowing I'm doing my bit- that's really all we can do. It's hard and there is so much to worry about but that won't fix anything and we lose beautiful moments with our kids as we're not in the moment cos we're too anxious wink

But I'm with you, the world looks like a scary place but look for the weeds and you'll miss the flowers!

Thanks, Im glad Im not the only one who thinks about stuff like this and I know what your saying over population and bullying as well. I know there are other people out there who care about this stuff as well, just sometimes it doesnt seem like it.

Thanks for your advice though, it does make sense and Ill try and put it too good use! wink

It's hard hey?? So overwhelming sad

Don't worry, somedays I can't put into practice what I suggested to you- that's just what I try when I can! Didn't mean to sound preachy wink good luck with everything x