Dd (11) has been feeling anxious for a few months. She often has trouble sleeping at night, and complains of stomach aches. When I ask her if she knows why she feels anxious she either says that she doesn't know, or that she is worried that her friends may think she has not been nice to them (without having any clear reason for thinking this). She says she doesn't like it when she is with her friends and they talk about other people behind their backs, and she doesn't want to join in but feels that she will be cast out if she doesnt. Her friends are normal girls, no more spiteful than any their age, and they are all close. She is though looking forwards to starting high school, where she will be amongst complete strangers and can make new friends. She thinks she has 'Generalised Anxiety Disorder' as she has been looking things up on Google.
She does talk to me and tell me how she is feeling, and I am just trying to reinforce positive thoughts. Do you think she would benefit from talking to a counsellor? Any suggestions welcome.
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Child mental health
Anxiety in 11year old DD - should I get her to see a counsellor?
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merlottime · 31/05/2015 20:38
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