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to think my daughter may be depressed????

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crystalpalace · 11/01/2011 21:59

hello. i signed on tonight for the first time as my sister advised me that it might help. My 4 yr old is showing all the same anxieties that you have descibed. i returned to work full time in June, and now she goes to a child minder 2 days a week(tues weds) nanny an grandad have her mon and fri and I have thursdays. On Monday night she woke at 3am and started crying at the thought of going to childminder. She sits in the mornung curled on the sofa with tears appearing in her eyes and falling down her cheeks. When she's there and busy she's fine, but during the quiet time, tears well up. shes an only child and I thought that she'd really enjoy the company of other children. Im at my wits end as its breaking my heart. The food control is also something that is concerning me and funny enough she's only choosing the fruit and veg to eat! She also appears to be quite anti males at the moment(except daddy and grandad) ive tried reward charts and special treats but nothing stops the heart felt sobs. She is at preschool doesnt start big school until Sept. Any help would be greatful

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Thingumy · 11/01/2011 22:07

It sounds like separation anxiety imo

Fussy eating at that age is very common,my ds hates eating meat,no biggy.You can adapt.

Why don't you have a chat with your HV or GP?

onceamai · 11/01/2011 22:09

I'd do a spot check on the childminder tbh - when you are least expected.

MrsNonSmoker · 11/01/2011 22:24

Contact the parent helpline at www.youngminds.org.uk but also i am with onceamai - it could be a real problem with childminder?

crystalpalace · 12/01/2011 22:21

Thank you so much. Strange really the childminder has said that she cant look after her anymore.

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