My child’s anxiety is extremely and personally soul-crushing. The intrusive thoughts are worries of abandonment or fears that I am an imposter. I feel so helpless and horrible and jealous of every mother who has never been asked by their own child if they are their real mom. 💔
In a dark fucking place.
@MotherDucker Oh my. I hope you have access to counseling. I'm no medical expert but I have limited experience with a related situation. The teen in question voluntarily went on a low dose medication that helped ease them away from intrusive thoughts over a period of some months.
For your sake and theirs take this seriously and get professional help. And remember that what she's saying isn't coming from her. It's the condition talking. Carefully guide your child to get the aid they need. 💐
@danielbsmith she has been seeing a therapist for CBT and to a degree it has helped from where we started. But the worries always come back. Some nights worse than others.
@MotherDucker Every situation is different. I hope my story gives you hope and encouragement. You can find a way through this for your child. #Promise 🙏
Keep loving them. Keep taking them to counseling. Children are resilient. It's amazing what they can bear though it pains us to watch. Be strong. 💪
@MotherDucker Counseling alone was not enough in the situation I am familiar with. It started with a medical doctor's referral to a counselor. After some visits a medication was offered and accepted. That extra push got the condition under control.
All told it was about 6-8 months of struggle until the counseling. (I feel your anguish.) Then a few more months before the medication. Then after 6 months basically no episodes.
It's scary but you can do it. The child will adapt and learn control.