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Suggest Remedy For Depression In 8 Year Old
Hi there, i am worried about my 8yr old daughter, i think she may be depressed.. she does not really talk about her feelings because she is scared to she says.. she used to be a very happy little girl but this year she just doesn t seem herself.. She is very quiet now, doesn t like going outside to play and is always tired. She has had a best friend since she was little she seems very dependant on her they have been in the same class for 3yrs now and now her best friend is starting to make other friends and mikayla is feeling a little left out.. I tell her it s ok to have other friends and that she needs to find other friends as well but she says her best friend gets upset with her when she plays with other people, but then her best friend doesn t play with her sometimes and she s left alone. I have organised play dates with other girls but it still doesn t seem to lift her out of where she is.. She tells me she can t make new friends.. i am very worried this is affecting her. Depression runs in the family so i can see some of the signs and i really don t know how to help her.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Children learn fast. When there is motivation, they learn faster. You are doing well. You are counseling her and motivating her about childhood and friendships. Motivate her with stories of such friendship and fairy tales. She will understand.
Secondly, please do not label it as depression. This is disappointment. Disappointment also manifests symptoms as in the case of depression. But these symptoms are short lived.
Your child is just 10. She is growing, developing and learning. Every child come across such disappointment and life's little hassles. They have the capacity to overcome such problems. Parents and caregivers are to be available for guidance, motivation and care. You may consult a child psychologist for counseling if need be.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.
Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Children learn fast. When there is motivation, they learn faster. You are doing well. You are counseling her and motivating her about childhood and friendships. Motivate her with stories of such friendship and fairy tales. She will understand.
Secondly, please do not label it as depression. This is disappointment. Disappointment also manifests symptoms as in the case of depression. But these symptoms are short lived.
Your child is just 10. She is growing, developing and learning. Every child come across such disappointment and life's little hassles. They have the capacity to overcome such problems. Parents and caregivers are to be available for guidance, motivation and care. You may consult a child psychologist for counseling if need be.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.
Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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