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[Jodiegee]

Hi I've joined this group to try and get some help with helping my 13 yr old daughter deal with her anxiety , I'm struggling at the moment ?? Any ideas on groups or help I can get for hercand myself ?

[dead_inside]

some anxiety medications can help although I would completely understand if you arent comfortable with putting your 13 year old on medication. breathing exercises can help when she's having an anxiety attack or perhaps grounding that always helps me when I'm having an anxiety attack. have her find 5 things she can see 4 things she can touch 3 things she can hear 2 things she can smell and 1 thing she can taste. every one is different though. I hope this helped a little bit

[km147]

Hi! My anxiety started around that time. First, you should seek a professional opinion. start with her pediatrician! I think for me what really helped me get through it was understanding. My parents at one point became extremely frustrated with my behavior and attitude. But later on, they accepted it and showed understanding. They gave me time to myself to work things out. They asked me WHY I think I feel this way. Even if i couldn't answer it. they asked me what they could do to help me. I started taking zoloft when I was 15. Not sure if it really helped, but it was something. I am still struggling. I am far from cured, I don't think anyone really is. Teenagers do NOT have the ability to work through their problems. Their brains are not designed for it. Talk to her, don't tip toe around her. Say the words anxiety and depression. Even if it may not help at the time, keep reminding her of her blessings.

[shellgg]

My anxiety was horrible as a child. Whatever you do just try to understand her. My mom thought, and still thinks, I should suck it up and stop thinking negative thoughts.

[Taz2]

Has ur daughter been to her GP as the first point of call ? She may need referred to adolescent / child psychiatric services. But the GP is the 1st thing. Best wishes.