My DD is 11 and is frightened of being alone. She won't go upstairs on her own or lock the toilet door when out. She also is frightened of anything Egyptian and we've had to hide a couple of pieces of Egyptian art from the house. Today she also wouldn't get in a lift for fear it would breakdown. It's getting worse and worse. Does anyone have any advice on how to help her get over it. She's been frightened since she was about 8 old and I am sadly losing my patience as it's so inconvenient not being able to leave her alone upstairs.
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