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<blockquote data-quote="tictoc" data-source="post: 384232" data-attributes="member: 7916"><p>Crystal,</p><p>I don't have any advice to offer (wish I did), but want to reassure you that you are doing a good job. I had severe separation anxiety as a child. Mine started in 2nd grade and lasted about two and a half years. Looking back, I think it was sparked by a minor car accident my mother and I were in the summer before 2nd grade started, but I'm not sure. I would scream and cry and throw fits about going to school. At school, I cried a lot and often felt ill from being so scared. I missed a lot of school and went home early many days. My older brother often had to help calm me down at school. I also refused to sleep alone and did everything I could to not sleep at all. I know it was very hard on my parents' marriage.</p><p> </p><p>When I talk to my difficult child (whose issues are very different) about his struggles, I tell him how I wish I someone had helped me when I felt so bad. I think my parents were completely befuddled by my behavior and our local doctor was no help to them. It sounds like you are doing a lot and have professionals who are helping you. I wish you well. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tictoc, post: 384232, member: 7916"] Crystal, I don't have any advice to offer (wish I did), but want to reassure you that you are doing a good job. I had severe separation anxiety as a child. Mine started in 2nd grade and lasted about two and a half years. Looking back, I think it was sparked by a minor car accident my mother and I were in the summer before 2nd grade started, but I'm not sure. I would scream and cry and throw fits about going to school. At school, I cried a lot and often felt ill from being so scared. I missed a lot of school and went home early many days. My older brother often had to help calm me down at school. I also refused to sleep alone and did everything I could to not sleep at all. I know it was very hard on my parents' marriage. When I talk to my difficult child (whose issues are very different) about his struggles, I tell him how I wish I someone had helped me when I felt so bad. I think my parents were completely befuddled by my behavior and our local doctor was no help to them. It sounds like you are doing a lot and have professionals who are helping you. I wish you well. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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