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14yo scared to fall asleep so screaming and crying all night

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CowboyJoeFromMexico · 03/04/2015 00:50

Yet another thread about my dd, she has severe anxiety but refuses counselling and hasn't been offered any meds yet. She won't go to school or leave the house.

Now she's scared of falling asleep so is keeping everyone awake by screaming all night and sobbing. I don't know what the hell to do next. Should I take her to A&E for help tomorrow? I don't know what to do if she gets any worse.

I am trying so hard with her and everything else in my life is suffering, especially my DS. I'm exhausted and tearful and going to have to pack in my job I think.

CAMHS are involved but can't really do anything unless she cooperates and she won't. They say the school need to refer her for assessments but she won't go to school.

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Maliceafirethought · 03/04/2015 00:57

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BitOfFun · 03/04/2015 00:58

I'd go back to the GP and get her a psychiatric referral.

sliceofsoup · 03/04/2015 01:05

What is it about falling asleep that she is scared of? What is making her scream?

You have probably tried everything, but would she just lie quietly with headphones in and listen to music?

I really don't know what to tell you, but if my child was doing this I would be taking them to A&E, possibly with a video of them screaming, if she is inclined to minimise it all when being seen.

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CowboyJoeFromMexico · 03/04/2015 01:09

Is a psychiatric referral the same thing as CAMHS? Sorry to sound thick but I am so addled. She answers all the questions politely and they know she will say anything to not have to talk too much. Video is a really good idea because her meltdowns are scary.

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CowboyJoeFromMexico · 03/04/2015 01:10

She is scared of not being conscious she says.

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FlumptyDumpty · 03/04/2015 01:28

So sorry to hear this. What is it particularly she is scared about re being unconscious? Do you know what triggered her anxiety? Why is she refusing counselling - is it that she's so anxious, she's scared of having to talk/think about her anxieties?

Luxme · 03/04/2015 01:30

The poor girl ?? and poor you.

Im not sure what A&E would do apart from keep you and her there all night. I've been there with mental health issues.

What scares her about not being conscious?

I'd call 101 in the morning and ask for the out if hours GP to help.

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