How can I get over this?

Question:

Ever since I had my son, any time I read a story or see one on the news about a child being hurt or killed... it really bothers me. Like, I can't get past it. It's not that I read it, think "That's horrible" or "What kind of evil person would do that?" and then read the next story, but I think about it for a long time afterwards. I just read a story about a woman microwaving her infant, and to think about what that poor baby's last moments were like... I'm about in tears.

Answers:
I used to be like you, when I couldnt bear to watch any tragedy involving children. But I learn to detach from being hurt by sending them blessings and always pray for the safety of all children in the world. There is nothing you can do to save them individually but you can send yr love and blessings to these souls. I hv learned it helps me to overcome.

That is horrible I don't know how anyone can do that. That's why the only news I read or watch is the weather. The world is really messed up these day's. Just quick reading that stuff for a while, and think of something fun to do with yours son. Your a good mom, and you can't save the world. Best wishes to you and your family.

How old is your son? is it post partum? medication can help that. It is natural. Just be thankful for every second you have with him.

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This sounds like anxiety and/or depression--not that those aren't horrible things you're hearing about! I felt like this after my first child was born and was often devastated by those kinds of news reports and that, in turn, caused increasing (unfounded) worries about my own child. Medication helped me to focus again on the good things and good people that were around me and helped me to be a more positive, attentive mom. Seek the help of a trusted professional so that you can determine whether or not you are suffering from anxiety or depression. The world is not an awful place, but sometimes awful things do happen. Good luck and be well!

If you have post partum depression, you need to go to the doctor right away. You don't have to feel the way you are feeling. And there are medications I'm sure that will not be harmful to your infant while breast feeding. Make an appointment right away and find what opptions you have. I also have nightmares after I read or hear about children suffering or being abused. Sometimes I can't sleep over this. When this happens I pray to God so he can take care of them and believe it or not I feel piece afterward all the time.

I think your feelings are totally natural. People who don't have children can never feel the intense connection parents have with kids. It makes perfect sense to me that you would have extra strong feelings about any child being hurt, because you know how you feel about your child, and you know that if anything happened to him it would be terrible.

Unless you really feel you need to take pills for this I wouldn't advise it. If you do decided to take something then call your doctor and get a professional opinion.

Good luck!

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