Hi there,
I have found today extremely difficult. Both of my children had a friend over at different times. I knew I would be anxious - new people in my space but my goodness, I have barely coped and so glad my partner was here. I should add they are teenagers so do not require ‘care’ as young children would so they were all safe and looked after.
I just wondered if anyone had the same thing? Or is it just me?! I’ve tried to pinpoint the actual emotion and why I might feel it, although it’s difficult,
Emotions: anxiety, fear. Confusion
Reasons? New person with different smells and different voices etc. may cause sensory overload? Fear of rejection? Feeling out of control - sometimes I’m not sure enough about whether the visiting kids should follow our house rules or should I be a bit more lapse as they are guests? I also feel on the spot if they ask me a question - even a simple one like ‘can I have a drink please?’ It’s like I don’t know what to say or how to act?
