I finally forced myself to stay home. Two nights in a row now! It was hard but I kept tell myself the following:
- I haven't died during the night yet and I always wake up
- I can do this
- I need to be a mother right now
- The phone is right here if I need help
I didn't panic either night. I had high anxiety and didn't sleep too well, but I didn't panic.
Ask yourself the following:
Have you ever NOT picked up your son?
Have you ever passed out, gone crazy, or died yet?
My guess is your answer is "no" to both of these. It's that "what if" thinking. Start challenging that and saying "I WILL pick my son up", "I will be okay", "I CAN do this".
Hope this helps some.
