My precious little 4 year (soon to be 5 years) old has developed anxiety symptoms ever since starting primary school in September.
She took a while to "settle" into school, after having gone to a small nursery since 10 months old . She seemed to have accepted her fate around the end of September, however,
School noticed that she was struggling with concentration and couldn't keep from fidgeting and have tried to put things in play. They said she was focused during tasks, but struggled to remain at desk once done. Nine if this was flagged at nursery.
She returned after half term, and things have ramped up
The concentration is worse and now can't concentrate in taks.
She struggles to listen.
They were suspecting add/ADHD
Nit now she's been displaying anxiety symptoms to do with germs. She worries about what will happen if she gets dirty, eats something that has been on a table, wants to wash her hands just incase she's touched something. She's almost constantly asking what will happen if she scratches herself, if she eats a bit of dust, if the food is clean
She's also started to complain onf itching and tummy aches.
We've changed washing powders etc but nothing.
I'm so worried about her. I've been crying my eyes out that.school.jas broken my baby.
The school have a wellbeing and senco team who are aware and are trying to help.
I just feel so helpless
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I reassure her that's she loved.
I let her know nothing will happen if she accidentally eats something that's touched the table.
We're making sure dad and I spend time with her just playing with her and following her lead.
Trying to give her as much choices and control as possible.
It's just breaking my heart and I don't know what to do ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜