I know I'm being ridiculous, but...

[Bat kisses]

My son got a sunburn yesterday, so of course I'm stressing out and worrying about him getting cancer. I know I'm being ridiculous, but I can't stop obsessing over it, and I feel like I'm going crazy. I keep trying to calm myself down, but is can't.

[gypsylee]

Hey there and welcome,

I'm from Australia and I grew up in the days when people just cooked themselves. I've been burnt that many times (including a few times with blisters) and I don't have skin cancer. So yes, you're being a bit silly :)

Gypsy x

[Kuma]

One sunburn is not going to cause anyone cancer -- just like one cheeseburger is not going to cause anyone who is otherwise healthy to have a heart attack.

But you knew that already. So the real question is what you will do about your anxiety, so you do not continue to have these reactions which cause you unnecessary stress. Because while a single sunburn won't do you any harm -- years of unnecessary stress will.