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DD (13) periods anxiety & refusing school

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mumontherun14 · 24/08/2020 09:04

Looking for a bit of advice if possible.

My DD is 13 nearly 14 and since she started secondary school has had a lot of time off for various things like viral stuff etc. She seems to have a bit of a low immune system and picks up a lot but also has a horse which means in winter she is always out in cold wet etc which doesn't help but she is absolutely devoted to him.

Then last year she started her periods and is floored with them she takes migraines around the first few days so missed quite a lot of time with that. Before lockdown it came to a head she was in tears in the car one morning and refusing to go in so I went in and spoke to her year head who was lovely and came out and got her and we went in for a chat and things were going well she had been in full time for a few months.

Now schools are back (Scotland) & last week she was off on Monday (migraine), had the dentist on Tuesday so missed the afternoon and woke up this morning crying (on her period) saying she feels sick & anxious about going into school & doesn't feel well or want to go ( I think its because she's on her period - I've given her pain killers). The doctor has given her migraine tablets which she takes every night and has defeintly helped but did say they could look at something else (the pill i think) if she is still getting heavy periods, exhaustion migraines etc. I am a bit dubious about her going on the pill so young but would do it if it will help her.

This is the first time she has mentioned the anxiety. She has a big firend goup but is really young in her year so is a bit of a worrier and as she spends a lot of time with her horse she doesnt see her friends from school a lot outside school but has really close local friends through her horse. Last night she was asking me about changing schools...but I have my DS in senior there and its a good school so I think we just need to get to the bottom of whats going on for her.

Any ideas? Thanks xxx

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blablablablablablabla · 24/08/2020 09:06

Is she being bullied?

SoddingWeddings · 24/08/2020 09:07

Don't be dubious about the pill, it's a medication that could change her life.

Look up pre-menstrual disorder, she needs to some more help.

loutypips · 24/08/2020 09:11

Poor thing! I was the same as a teenager. The pill was the only thing that helped. The migraines were hormonal, and once on the pill didn't suffer anymore.

mumontherun14 · 24/08/2020 09:26

No I am pretty sure she isn't being bullied. I pick her up every day and she comes out quite cheery usually with one or two friends. I've called the doctor there so they are going to call me back and I spoke to her and she admits she is feeling rubbish with it today & just wants a day in bed. She has PE today and she seems to really dislike that now when before she was always quite sporty and I am suspicious she might not have done her Maths homework and I know she really does not like that class even though she is doing really well in it.

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