Anxiety
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Suggestions for Dealing with Son's Anxiety Issues
Asked by A.S. from Canton
on August 18, 2008
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I am in desparate need of advise. I have a 7 year old son and I believe he has anxiety issues. Whenever he has to do something unfamiliar it stresses him out. Right no...
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- Hi A.! I think your son is very normal. I don't know many children or even adults that don't have some apprehension about change, and sometimes that exhibits itse...
- I'm really kind of surprised by how many parents don't seem to take their children's fears or anxieties seriously. This may seem like nothing to you. But, it's a big...
- Hi A., I would suggest you go to the school a couple of days before the official start day and take him around the outside to show him everything ... where the teacher...
Anxiety at 6 Yrs Old! Help Please!
Asked by M.L. from Phoenix
on September 16, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me. My daughter is in first grade and is a young 6 yr old. (she turned six the end of August.) She is having alot of...
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- Public schools have a program called SPI. You and/or your teacher fill out a form and your child can get a person outside the box to listen and provide input. It is a ...
- M., I'm so sorry to hear about your little girl. Your are right it should be fun. My daugter experienced the same thing in kindergarten. My daughter experience a ...
- I have gone through a similar time with my 6 year old daughter. Everything in 1st grade does become a little more difficult than in kindergarten (academically, social...
Tips/Books For Dealing with Mil's Cruelty and My Anxiety
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on October 4, 2010
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My mother-in-law is very hurtful to me and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. I am the only daughter-in-law and the mother of her only grandchild (my husband has ...
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- Joycemeyer.org Check out the above web site, she has helped me deal with so many different situations and her answers are all from personal experiences. Give her...
- Sounds like your MIL has mental health issues - it is going to be really tough to get her into therapy - which is something you clearly can not do - but perhaps your h...
- my strategy would to dish out whatever she is dishing out but if you cannot do that then here are some options: *you can write her a letter stating that since she h...
Social Anxiety in 4 Year Old Boy??
Asked by A.B. from Madison
on April 8, 2012
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Hi,
I'm starting to wonder whether my son (just turned 4 last month) has social anxiety. He is very slow to warm to people, like very "cautious" of others, really st...
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- Don't worry. He is normal. MANY kids get like this. Do NOT compare him to other kids in the vicinity. My kids, BOTH of them, were like that when younger. And my...
- This sounds so much like my 4-year-old daughter, too. She is a chatty, inquisitive, happy girl at home and completely shuts down for quite a while in any new situation...
- Frankly, he may be one that just can't handle too much stimulus...... look up Sensory Processing Disorder... you may see some connections. At this point, I would j...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on October 22, 2010
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I am trying to figure out what to do. After looking into it myself I have a pretty good feeling I am dealing with PTSD, I have to admit that I fear going to the doctor...
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- You know, if it were me, I'd be happy to have a label. If it's PPD or PTSD, it isn't YOU, it's something that is happening to you. However, in your case, having a la...
- I puked every day, at least 3 times, for 8 1/2 months. I worked in child care and could barely function. It was bad for me and I can only imagine how hard this was fo...
- There are a lot of forms and levels of PPD. I had severe anxiety... I was not depressed but I was scared of EVERYTHING! Riding in the car, baby getting sick, etc etc e...
Sleep Disorder Is Ruining My Life
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on July 30, 2010
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I am getting SO MAD about this on-going sleep problem. It’s nutz. The only thing that works (sometimes) is Ambien. I've tried some over the counter natural stuff an...
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- Try having your hormones checked. They could put you on a small dose of progestone (sp?).
- I have a friend who can not have any caffeine after noon (and only 1 cup of coffee very early in the morning). That means being aware of everything that has caffeine ...
- Hello, I go to a holistic chiropractor and he can tell when you have not been sleeping well based on how your gallbladder tests. He has supplements and things he can ...
My Daughter Has a Very Big Anxiety Problem , Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions?
Asked by S.L. from Albuquerque
on January 13, 2008
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Hi, I have a 8 year old daughter who has a really hard time being away from us. At the beginning of the year her 3rd she did very well, after the holiday break she st...
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- I would see if there is any bullying going on at school. My daughter starting the same thing and we found out about some mean girls. Try that, try talking to the teach...
- I have anxiety also, and have ever since I was a young child. I have a handle on it now. My husband helped me realized that I am in charge of my mind and the thoughts ...
- HI S., My daughter gets upset about things too and worries a lot more than a 5 year old should. I don't think it's quite like what your daughter is going through but I...
Any One Taking a Anti Anxiety Med?
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on November 4, 2006
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Hi, I am also new to this site, I am 30 yrs old and have a 3yr old daughter. I had post tramatic stress after the birth of my daughter, I had a very very difficult lab...
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- A., There are tons of herbal remedies that you will not you will not have the side effects. Ask your doctor about non prescription alternatives and a way to reduce t...
- Hi A., I sure do understand your frustration! I am currently on a cocktail of meds, which includes Wellbutrin for depression. I take Xanax as an anti-anxiety but w...
- Hi A., There is a difference between SSRI drugs (Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, etc) and antianxiety drugs, which are in a class called benzodiazepines (valium, Klonopin, X...
Adult Adhd?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on July 10, 2011
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I am seriously wondering if beyond my anxiety disorder if I have hdhd. What, as an adult do you deal with if you have this?
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- I agree that a lot of these disorders/issues can have confusing or similar symptoms. Some people have depression with or without anxiety, some people's panic attacks ...
- Very often, those struggling with anxiety disorder experience the symptoms of ad/hd. There is information on both of these disorders and effective treatment options wi...
- B., this isn't really an answer to your question, but I saw this on AOL and thought you might be interested in reading it. http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/adhd-a...
My 9 Yr Old Gets Anxiety Staying Overnight with Friends
Asked by L.T. from Portland
on April 20, 2008
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My 9 year old(almost 10) has to come home every time she tries to stay the night with a friend. She wants to be able to stay so badly but she ends up feeling sick to h...
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- My daughter was also anxious about staying overnight with a friend. I told her it was OK for her not to spend the night. She didn't stay overnight for several months...
- L., It doesn't seem necessary for your child to go to a sleepover. This is not a situation that at 10 she needs to have. She will do it successfully when she is old ...
- Hi L., My son, 12 now, is the same way. He didnt have a sleepover until the last year or so where I didnt have to go pick him up! Even now he will only stay at Gra...
