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10y/o with health anxiety

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woolytang · 01/08/2020 08:01

Hello,

3 years ago my DS had an emergency circumcision (on his 7th birthday). It's taken me this long to realise he is utterly terrified of anything going wrong with his health and that death is a real possibility from the smallest nick on his finger. I don't know what to do to help him. He refuses to talk about the surgery although last night tearfully said something along the lines of "that man in hospital said I might die". Has anyone had any experience with this kind of thing? I can see the fear is really controlling his life and thinking. Bless him. Thank you, if you read/reply.

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Clambering · 01/08/2020 10:24

Hi, I don't have any advice but I just wanted to say how difficult that must be, especially at the moment when we're all more aware of our health and trying to stay well. I hope someone comes along soon who might be able to help.

woolytang · 01/08/2020 12:58

Thank you Daffodil

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Clambering · 03/08/2020 09:13

Hi @woolytang ,
I wonder if someone on this thread might be able to help?

Parents of anxious kids/teens support thread(part three) www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed/3812804-Parents-of-anxious-kids-teens-support-thread-part-three

There's more traffic there, you might find some good advice/support.

Good luck x

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