Anxiety: Tween
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Anxiety Disorder
Asked by D.H. from New York
on October 10, 2008
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are there any other mothers out there w/ anxiety disorder?
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- I suffer from anxiety disorder as well. I guess thinking back it did get more pronounced after my second child, but I relate it more to the mounting responsibilities....
- Hi D., I believe I have anxiety, very soon after my second child. I really need to make a doctor appointment. I think right after I finish writing this little note....
- yes D. i was just told i have gad (general anxiety disorder) and i got to counseling and me and my counselor figured out it was from sleep deprivation and also our fin...
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Asked by A.M. from Phoenix
on August 17, 2008
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Well, I am looking for a little advice and insight. I have an Eleven year old daughter that up until last week had never has anything more than a cold or flu. She was ...
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- Perhaps you need to look at this medically rather than psychiatrically. Is there something in the physical environment of the school that is making her sick? If yo...
- A., I am so sorry that this is happening to you and your daughter. Is there a history of anxiety in her family that you know of? If it is profound anxiety, then p...
- Hi A., I am sorry to hear about your daughter's anxiety. I have had bouts with this and it can be paralyzing. Anxety and fear is not of God. There are many chris...
14 Year Old That Has a Lot of Headaches
Asked by D.J. from Tulsa
on April 7, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son that has headaches quite often. He wears glasses, so that is not the problem. He comes home from school daily with a headache. I have taken...
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- I'm a firm believer in dehydration being a cause of headaches. How much water is he drinking each day? Whenever I feel a headache coming on I have a large glass of ...
- I had headaches at this age. Every afternoon they would come on and I would be in bed all afternoon. I saw a a doctor and they ran many of test. Nothing would show up....
- You might try taking him to a Chiropractor. If his axis isn't aligned, it can cause headaches. Go to one who uses an activator instead of bending & popping the body. I...
Doctor Referral for Anxiety Disorder
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on April 18, 2008
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Hi there-
This is my first time requesting info, and I really do need your help. I need a referral for the Austin, TX area for doctors who treat people with anxiety...
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- Hi J.~ I had a terrible bout with panic attacks after the birth of my second child. I never had anything like that before and it came on very strong and was very de...
- Hey, J., We go to a great doctor for anxiety here in Austin: Dr. Robert Dobyns. He specializes in kids, but I'm sure will consult with anyone who needs help! Beli...
- Hi J., I also see Dr. Robert Dobyns. He is fabulous for anxiety and depression, and he does see adults! He helped me through a nasty bout of post partum depressio...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on April 6, 2007
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I have a 10 year old son who has ADHD, and has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I dont know a whole lot about this diease. They have put him on Abilify. I wa...
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- Dear S., I was a mother of a bipolar child for almost 13 years. My sons psychiatrist told me that bipolar disorder is a chemical either missing or the brain not makin...
- If you don't mind me asking... What are some other symptoms your child has shown? What factors made the Dr.'s diagnose him with BP? I am asking because there is BP i...
- I have BiPolar Disorder, and I was diagnosed at 12 years old. I am now 23 with a child of my own. One of the best things you can do is to sit down with your immedi...
12 Year Old Boy with No Friends
Asked by J.K. from Memphis
on April 12, 2008
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My 12 year old son has a very hard time talking to people outside our family. He doesn't have anything to be self-conscious about, He has plenty of boys his age that l...
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- Have you tried role playing? Acting out situations when he might wish to respond but become "tongue-tied" or unable to think of an appropriate response?
- he is probably scare of loosing friend by speaking incorrect.
- Oh my gosh, I just saw this on a documentary on t.v. It's a selective muteism kind of thing. It affects children of many ages, as early as 3 and 4 and on up. It tak...
Out of Controll 12 Year Old
Asked by B.S. from Bismarck
on April 23, 2008
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My 12 (just about 13) year old doughter is way out of controll,She is in the 7th grade scores in every subject collage levels and she has a 1.2 GPA right now she is vi...
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- Hi B., I am a mom and a middle school teacher. My gut tells me that something happened 4 years ago. The fact that she is delivering angert to you and siblings but can...
- B. Have you tried having your husband and your other family members (including yourself) sit down and tell your daughter how her actions affect the rest of you? A...
- Hi B., Very good advise has been given, just to give my two cents. Not only would I look into the behavior health issues such as adhd but also try to find out if t...
Pervasive Developmental Disorder & ADHD
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on February 4, 2008
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Hi Moms! My 6 yr old son was just diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (on the autism spectrum) & ADHD. Even though I kind of knew that was going to be the ...
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- M., I agree with Jennifer that it is very important to eliminate all processed foods, food additives, etc. from you sons diet. I believe that it should be removed ...
- Hi M. I have an 8 year old that was diagnosed with PDD at an early age. It has been since changed to Aspergers. Finding a support group helps. If you don't have a ...
- I am a mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. My oldest is 13 yrs. he is diagnosed PDD. He was misdiagnosed at age 3 as ADHD. We treated with medication for 6 mont...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Asked by C.B. from Boston
on February 11, 2008
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I have a nine year old daughter who has been diagnosed with Generalized anxiety disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder and is being treated for ADD. Her behavior is ...
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- I don't know if this will help with oppositional behaviors, but it terms of the ADD, you might want to try a diet. I know there are some out there that seem to give s...
- Hi C.- I don't know if I can speak directly to your issues with your daughter, but am able to support you fully and applaud your decision to seek help, get the diagno...
- C., I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I am a licenced clinician of children and I have dealt with many children with these diagnoses. For those of you wh...
10 Year Old - Anxiety?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on May 27, 2008
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Hi - I have a nephew who is 10. He complains alot of "stomach aches" when he has to go out. He has never liked to stay at other people's houses (friends) or go to ca...
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- I totally can sympathize with him and Nattalie O. I was/am the exact same way. My whole family is nervous so we all know how it is to have stomach trouble. We all ha...
- My daughter was diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder at age 10... but she had other symptoms too and actually had a nervous breakdown in 5th grade. Only a doctor ...
- I would try play therapy, it really helps. Talk to your school counselor, see if they can help or have any suggestions. There is art therapy too. I know it...
