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DS aged 10 says he doesn’t feel ‘in the moment’

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LuckiestMumonthePlanet · 10/01/2024 18:08

He says he’s been feeling this way for a good few weeks, but I am struggling to understand exactly what he means,. From what he’s said I think he doesn’t feel fully awake. Nothing in his life has has changed and he seems to be perfectly well. He is very sociable and communicates with his friends outside school by Minecraft and makes full use of school playtimes for imaginative games. His growth has been slow but steady with no massive growth spurts since aged 7. He’s had the same sleep pattern for a long time - drops off around 9pm and then click is awake and ready to go at 6am. He does seem more mentally mature this year, but I imagine that’s usual for age 10.

Has anyone else come across this with their child? I’m trying to get him to drink a bit more during the day as his water bottle comes back about three quarters full and also try going to sleep earlier, but apart from this I don’t know how I can improve things for him. Any insights would be welcome.

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Boska23 · 10/01/2024 18:19

I don't know if this is what he means but as a child (and even now as an adult) I sometimes felt as if I was watching a movie in a way - as in - I was aware people and things around me were real but they also felt as if I was watching them through a screen, not 100% real. For me it was a weird feeling of detachment and surrealism. I don't really remember when it started but I'm 42 and it still comes and goes, usually when I'm under stress or right after a major stress/upset/big change. I am NT and never had anything diagnosed, in case it is relevant.

If you are worried - perhaps its not the worst idea to have a chat with his GP?

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