Hi all, I have a beautiful confident in many ways 8 year old daughter. She’s very bright but has over the last four weeks started being worried about being on her own. I kind of put it down to Covid and us all being stuck at home for god knows how many months. She has kept on close contact with friends though as this has been something I felt was important.
She has suddenly started following me around the the house, or panicking if any doesn’t know where I am. Sleep is an issue but I’m not worrying about that right now.
I have been able to sit with her and talk about it. We have the book what to do when you worry too much which is great. She is worried about me getting injured or dying and her then being at home alone. She’s also been worrying about being locked in (god knows where that came from)
I feel okay dealing with it but wanted to reach out to see if anyone is familiar with this and whether this is something lots of kids go through. I was an anxious child and I remember feeling this way but my mum just shouted at me about it.
My daughter was able to go off for a walk with a friend and her daughter and didn’t look back when she left the house. She also went off for a walk up a mountain with other friends (so its very much centred on her being alone)
Sorry for rambling but good to get it off my chest! It breaks my heart seeing her worry so much.
Thanks all x