Hello, I’ll try keep this short.
We moved abroad 1 year ago. We have 3 kids, my middle child can at times be anxious although in general are just gets on with it.
My youngest found the move tough (new language to learn) so has defo got much more attention for at least the first 6 months of the move.
My middle child is 8, and just in the last 2-3 weeks, almost seems like ‘sadness’ from the movie inside-out!! Slumping about, quiet, not really enjoying things as much. On top she’s had a few v normal school friend issues (one friend possessive, doesn’t like playing with other kids, falls out with my daughter is she does etc etc) but she says it doesn’t bother her too much. She’s also found it MUCH harder being away from me- she is constantly saying how much she misses me and sometimes cries at school cos she just wants to be with me... which is not like her (no matter how fabulous I am..
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I have chatted extensively with her, making sure no major issues at school (talked to teacher and no concerns). Also took her to GP as complaining regularly of tummy pain (no other symptoms, I think it’s anxiety related). He think it’s also anxiety but is running a few basic tests to be sure. I guess my question is.... does anyone have a girl of a similar age who had these issues... could hormones be playing a part? I’m just not sure where it’s all come from... maybe a delayed reaction to the big move? I’m kinda hoping someone’s gonna say ‘ohhh that totally happened to my girl and it was a stage and it passed and all was ok!’ It’s just upsetting seeing her miserable.... ta!