DD is 17 in a few months, heading into S6 in June and has exams ahead in May. Over the past fortnight she has got clingier (to me), very tearful and has no appetite. She says she feels she's not good enough and no matter what we say her internal voice just says that to her. A lot of friends say their teenage DDs were the same at the age, but this is my confident, friendly, self assured DD who always had more confidence etc than either of her brothers. She just told me that she had a panic attack at school recently - I had those at the same age for no specific reason - but I don't know why she didn't just tell me. As a teacher in special ed I am trying to stay calm as I know where mental health issues in children can go.
Anyone been here and can reassure/advise? Looks like another sleepless night all round here.