My DD is 14. Has always had problems with anxiety, we usually keep on top of it, she sees CAHMS, school have lots of stuff in place for her and she manages ok.
Since school finished it has really got the better of her - huge, huge panic attacks at the thought of leaving the house, even getting her out of her bedroom is difficult
She’s so, so worried that people will see her out and judge her/post her on Facebook and it’s just become this massive, massive thing for her and her room is ‘safe’
She’s always been more anxious she doesn’t have a routine - so we’ve tried to keep a routine as close to normal as possible - we’re getting up, showered, having a go at the Joe Wicks PE thing on YouTube, some school work, lunch, more school work, cup of tea in the garden, etc, etc but some days just getting in the shower is too much for her
She has horses and going up the yard to do them is just beyond her at the moment. Horses have always been her safe haven and she’s always got a lot of comfort from being around them but she just can’t face leaving the house at the moment.
She’s not sleeping, barely eating
She was seeing CAHMS but they’re now closed, not offering telephone support or anything so we’re totally on our own and I’ve no idea where to go from here
Any ideas please? I’m so worried that we’re going to end up with full blown agoraphobia or something.