9 year old threatening to kill her self

[HarryHHarry]

My 9 year old daughter has dyslexia & struggles at school, she doesn’t like doing work but likes play time with her friends. She’s come home tonight had a massive meltdown in the car because I haven’t had chance to pop & pick up a new hoody for her. She started crying & telling me she’s going to kill her self she hates her life. I didn’t know what to do so ignored her as she was crying & getting in more of a state with herself. She told me she’s going to her bedroom to kill herself & Stab her self with a pencil.
She’s always been such a quiet happy child, she does get very anxious if she has a new teacher & won’t try new activities or anything different if I try encourage her to try new things she panics & has one of these massive meltdown.
Do u think this is normal? her just getting angry & not knowing how to express herself? My other half thinks it’s nothing but I’m quite concerned. Any advice is appreciated.

[ZHockers]

It's been a while since you posted this message but I do hope you found a way to help your daughter with her feelings.

I have been in a similar situation when my daughter was 7 (she's 16 now, a whole different set of worries!). I took her to a child psychologist but what I wanted to share was a key strategy they employed which helped my daughter. They got her to write her emotions on paper and put in a private box. It was a release for her and helped her move away from the anger, frustration and suicidal comments. Maybe this is something you can try yourself. Writing or drawing pictures, what ever way helps her express her emotions differently.

[Littleguggi]

It may be her way of expressing her distress, to say she is going to kill herself. But if you are concerned, speak to your GP.