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So, it's become clear that DD14 is experiencing anxiety. We sought advice from GP once we realised what was happening. They advised going down counselling route. The school has been extremely supportive and have set up academic support and the counselling. At home we are doing what we can in terms of promoting positive self affirmation, provided aromatherapy scents, encouraging her to perform her breathing exercises and so on.
Despite this, DD's anxiety levels have gone up to a more serious level, so we got back in touch with GP. GP tells us there is nothing he can really offer unless we are on a private health care scheme. He cannot prescribe for anxiety, and there's nothing we can get without prescription from the pharmacist or off the shelf. DD is getting desperate. It seems she would need to see a psychiatrist to have access to those types of meds, and the waiting list for that is long, and they're saying she's not serious enough to be referred to CAHMs.
So, is there anything anyone knows of, maybe something herbal/natural, that they've tried with an under-18 that has helped? TIA.