Sensitivity/Emotional Child? Anyone?

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Sensitivity/Emotional Child? Anyone?
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Thu, 11-30-2006 - 8:11am

I know all of you have anxiety/depression but what would you do if you thought your child had anxiety issues? I have an eight year old who is currently seeing a therapist. He is so sensitive and cries so easily these days. He seems overwhelmed with school work this year and of course, we added another new baby to the mix so things have been hectic in our lives lately. He has been having trouble coping in school (he wants to get things right, hates being corrected, has low self confidence, etc.) although his school work itself isn't failing per se. Academically he is right where he should be, but his coping skills are horrible (if the teacher corrects him or he doesn't understand something he bursts into tears).

Anyway, his counselor suggested I meet with a psychiatrist to talk about options in case he needs meds later down the road. I don't like the idea of an 8 year old being on meds just to take the "edge" off. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for any input.

Stacey

Stacey

Loving Mom to Brendan (10), Samma (6), Delaney Kate (3) and Natalie "MiMi" (2)

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 9:48pm
Thank you all so much for your great responses. Thanks so much for all your input. He is a bright child, and he is so warm and cuddly! I have to say he is the one I feel connected to the most .....he is such a good kid. I know I have to work on his confidence, I just don't know how. Any ideas?

Stacey

Loving Mom to Brendan (10), Samma (6), Delaney Kate (3) and Natalie "MiMi" (2)

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