Am I the only one that panics like this???

Question

So, I'm a hypochondriac I guess. I have anxiety and it centers around health, death etc. I mean, I freak out about everything else too. Kidnapping, molestation, bullies...everything. but health? I'm a mess. Today my 2 month old jerked to the right when he was asleep. Like a little crunch. To be fair, he has gas and did pass gas after. But I of course googled it and somehow ended up reading about Infantile Spasms. So now I'm convinced he has it. His startle reflex is super sensitive. And it says it's only a concern when they're awake and I dont think hes ever done it awake but I'm still a mess. What the hell. I wanna ask his dr but I know I'm being insane. I'm going to be obsessively watching him though. It says it shows up between 3 and 8 months so the dr would probably tell me it's just startle reflex anyway. Why am I so crazy?!?!,! Whats it like to be normal and not obsess over disease and health? Is it nice? I wish I could be normal:( I worried so long and googled so much that I forgot to shower and now I have to rush around and clean and shower.  ugh

Answer

I discovered this personality type system a few years ago and it sounds to me like you’re a Type 6 like me. It has helped me soooo much to understand better why I am the way I am so I can know when to chill or bring it down a notch or apologize to loved ones and explain.
It’s this super old system that’s been built on and tweaked over the years. If you wind up getting into it it’s very complex and has really really helped me understand myself, my husband, my family, and my closest friends so much better.
The basic thing is that every type has a flaw and every type has a gift and for each type they fight each other in a sort of vicious circle. But you can go way deeper.
Anyhow, it’s called the Enneagram. If you Google 9types.com and click test for a good free test. For a deeper explanation of your type once you find it, go to the Enneagram Institute website and click Learn. 
If you’re curious or have questions comment here, I check this app a few times a week and love to help people learn about the Enneagram! It’s used by businesses and churches and people all over and there’s tons of great books out there and even some good podcasts too. If you’re a six like me you’re probably gonna want to learn more :)

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Momma I feel you. My son had heart surgery at 3 days old so I obsess over everything. He too did a few weird crunch type movements when I was rocking him last week and then did his normal startle reflex later during the nap and I googled and also found infantile spasms. I had a full on panic attack. I called my mom, sister and husband convinced and googled everything possible. I somehow talked myself into being realistic and it’s now 2 weeks later and I haven’t noticed anything. My son also only did it when sleeping so that did give me comfort. He has horrible reflux so I’m assuming that’s what it was. You’re not alone lol

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Have you ever spoken to anyone about your anxiety? A counselor or psychologist? It’s normal to feel worried, especially when you have a new baby, but I think your concerns are more than normal, and it’s definitely worth speaking to someone to get some help

Am I the only one that panics like this???

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