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Q: Child Anxiety?

asked by: jasonman2002 on November 20th, 2005

New User

My son was pushed on the playground equipment at school and ended up with a 2 inch gash to the skull on his forehead. He is only 5. He bled alot and the other children were really scared. This happened about 3 weeks ago. Now he is telling me that when he is on the playground he feels like he can't breathe, he doesn't feel like his name is who he is, he doesn't know what he is doing, and he feels like he's going to die. Please any information on whether or not this is a panic or anxiety attack or what I should do to help him.
A concerned mom

Replies(3)

lmw80

replied on November 20th, 2005

Experienced User

It does sound like panick or severe anxiety. I am not sure what to do to help him, except maybe take him to playgrounds yourself to be there with him and show him it will be ok?

It sounds like a type of post traumatic stress thing for him - which is totally understandable.

LITTLE LISA

replied on November 22nd, 2005

New User

It is def anxiety leading to panic attacks you need to sit down and speak to him even get paper and pens and ask him how he feels about things let him express himself on paper infact make it a game !!!!!!

That way you will find out what he really is feeling

i wish you all the best !!! :d

sandyallen

replied on November 22nd, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Try to talk to your Dr. About it and see what he says, in the meantime let him know what a tough guy he is, their are just too many bullies around.
Have you talked to the school principal about it, they should also talk to the other kids(bullies) parents about it. Allow your son to talk it out. Panic and anxiety attacks are not good, you may need a professional!
Good luck to you and your son!

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