If there are any GP's around or anyone else that might have an input I would appreciate some thoughts over whether it is "worth" taking a child to see someone about this?
DS (4) has what appears to be a developing button phobia. For the last 2 years he has not worn buttons, at first I assumed it was a control thing but it appears this is not the case. He completely freaks out if I suggest anything with buttons to him and it is now developing as he will not cuddle DD if she is wearing buttons. He gets very upset and and has to vet each piece of new clothing. He comments on them a lot. I have tried him with button tins and he is happy to touch them when they are not in their normal environment (on clothes).
My question is, as this is not a "life changing" fear, is there any point taking him to a GP? If you are a GP, what would you say? And if you have taken a child to the GP about a phobia, what do they say? I know I could just make an appointment and ask but thought I might save some time if the answer is going to be "it's avoidable, he might grow out it, go away"
thanks!
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Children with phobias - any GP's about?
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PfftTheMagicDragon · 29/07/2009 22:19
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