Constant panic - social worker visit today
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Hi everyone
I have just had a phone call that the social worker will be visiting today for a chat and to check in with myself and the kids .
I know the social worker is here to help but my anxiety just gets the better of me and the panic I feel is awful . From the phone call I've been in tears and feel sick. I just worry about everything so much will I say the wrong thing, am I doing everything correctly . I know I am but the feeling of interrogation just makes me feel sick . I feel that I am being judged as well as a parent . I know I haven't dod anything wrong and I am a good mum to my kids but I can't help it.
at the beginning the social worker spoke to the children and asked them all the pants questions . Which was all fine . She wants to talk to them again to see how things are going . I would really prefer she didn't speak to the children again but I don't want this to seem like I'm being awkward or not Co operating. I know it will be harmless but just puts me on edge
I have just had a phone call that the social worker will be visiting today for a chat and to check in with myself and the kids .
I know the social worker is here to help but my anxiety just gets the better of me and the panic I feel is awful . From the phone call I've been in tears and feel sick. I just worry about everything so much will I say the wrong thing, am I doing everything correctly . I know I am but the feeling of interrogation just makes me feel sick . I feel that I am being judged as well as a parent . I know I haven't dod anything wrong and I am a good mum to my kids but I can't help it.
at the beginning the social worker spoke to the children and asked them all the pants questions . Which was all fine . She wants to talk to them again to see how things are going . I would really prefer she didn't speak to the children again but I don't want this to seem like I'm being awkward or not Co operating. I know it will be harmless but just puts me on edge
Hi!
Your feelings are totally normal and understandable. How did you get on with your visit? Are you ok?
Your feelings are totally normal and understandable. How did you get on with your visit? Are you ok?
Strongerthanithoight thank you for your reply .
the visit was actually very good. The social worker was lovely and after talking to her I have asked that she be assigned to my family and she said she would love to and is going to speak to her boss.
she was just checking in and spoke to the children briefly just general conversation. She acrualy said that it hasn't been decided yet but that the police may want to speak to the children and ask them some questions . This makes me feel really uneasy . I suppose I just have to wait and see . It's really horrible. I just hope the children don't have to asked more questions . But I have to go go with the flow . Ride the waves
the visit was actually very good. The social worker was lovely and after talking to her I have asked that she be assigned to my family and she said she would love to and is going to speak to her boss.
she was just checking in and spoke to the children briefly just general conversation. She acrualy said that it hasn't been decided yet but that the police may want to speak to the children and ask them some questions . This makes me feel really uneasy . I suppose I just have to wait and see . It's really horrible. I just hope the children don't have to asked more questions . But I have to go go with the flow . Ride the waves
It's completely normal to feel anxious and worried about saying the right thing and being judged, but it's important to remember that social workers are there to support you and your family.
Take a deep breath. Literally. I do some simple breathing exercises that help calm those anxious feelings when I have them. One technique I like is called diaphragmatic breathing, where you focus on breathing deeply into your belly rather than shallowly into your chest. It's amazing how much just a few minutes of focused breathing can help take the edge off that panic.
Have you thought about sharing your concerns with the social worker? Maybe you could express that while you understand the importance of their involvement, you're feeling a bit uneasy about the additional conversations with your kids. Open communication can often lead to finding a solution that works for everyone involved.
Take a deep breath. Literally. I do some simple breathing exercises that help calm those anxious feelings when I have them. One technique I like is called diaphragmatic breathing, where you focus on breathing deeply into your belly rather than shallowly into your chest. It's amazing how much just a few minutes of focused breathing can help take the edge off that panic.
Have you thought about sharing your concerns with the social worker? Maybe you could express that while you understand the importance of their involvement, you're feeling a bit uneasy about the additional conversations with your kids. Open communication can often lead to finding a solution that works for everyone involved.
Hi,
I'm having a very difficult time myself, I just wanted to tell you that you aren't alone feeling the way you do. I do also hate how often my child is probed and poked to see if there was something to be shared.
Allowing people into your house, medical records, family history and into your child's life, coupled with their decision making powers really takes its toll on your mental health.
However try to take one visit, one meeting, one day at a time and not panic.
I'm having a very difficult time myself, I just wanted to tell you that you aren't alone feeling the way you do. I do also hate how often my child is probed and poked to see if there was something to be shared.
Allowing people into your house, medical records, family history and into your child's life, coupled with their decision making powers really takes its toll on your mental health.
However try to take one visit, one meeting, one day at a time and not panic.
Hello!
im so sorry you're feeling like this, we've been through our sort of hell this past month due to children being CP and things are calming down now. I still feel uneasy with my social worker, she told me she saw my children at school today, and no concerns, but I fear she's not telling me all, and will end up being blindsided, as it happened at our CPC. But we prod along and do what is asked, just to keep together as a family.
lots of love, I hope you start feeling a bit more at ease!
im so sorry you're feeling like this, we've been through our sort of hell this past month due to children being CP and things are calming down now. I still feel uneasy with my social worker, she told me she saw my children at school today, and no concerns, but I fear she's not telling me all, and will end up being blindsided, as it happened at our CPC. But we prod along and do what is asked, just to keep together as a family.
lots of love, I hope you start feeling a bit more at ease!