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Try to uncover what sense she made of any comments you made back then about your fears that her brother may have died. She may also be misreading her own physical symptoms of anxiety increased heart rate, flushing, shortness of breath or muscle tension and think that these are signs that she, too, might be suffering from anaphylaxis. So, do talk to her about what happened to her brother to make sure she understands that it was an entirely separate and coincidental thing assuming it was!
Do remember that she was only six when it happened and so could have easily misinterpreted many aspects of the traumas that occurred. There are techniques that you can teach her to regulate her breathing to reduce the symptoms of anxiety that arise from the release of adrenalin. Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing techniques are very effective at slowing the heart rate and reducing the muscle tension. As with many fears, a "worry about the worry" can become as problematic as the original feared object or event.
So, your daughter does need help to acknowledge her fears of vomiting and some help to soothe those fears when they arise. If she feels that you are in any way dismissive, or that you minimise her fear, then she will struggle to accept any reassurance from you.
She needs to know that you fully "get" how scared she is before she can believe you when you say that she will be okay. If after trying these ideas you remain concerned that her phobia doesn't recede then do seek further professional advice and guidance with a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with young children.
It is easier to just move on to a different child who may be an easier target. My daughter 8 is living with a constant fear of vomiting I have a little girl who is eight years old and, I think, is suffering from emetophobia a fear of vomiting and we don't know what to do. How to Deal with a Bully Teammate. What would you say if your son or daughter comes home, telling you that there is a kid in their class who regularly pushes them, pokes them or trips them in the yard at school? Most social groups are formed on the basis of shared interests, or shared goals.
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We think the bullying has stopped but I know my son is still anxious. He is pale and complains of dizziness and pain in his tummy. How can I build up his confidence and make sure this won't happen again? Naturally, that will be hurtful for him as he will feel less able and less acceptable. Good self-esteem makes children resilient and assertive. Essentially we are building up their self-esteem so that they believe in themselves. My daughter 8 is living with a constant fear of vomiting I have a little girl who is eight years old and, I think, is suffering from emetophobia a fear of vomiting and we don't know what to do.
We think it goes back to when herself and her brother had a bad vomiting bug. She did hear us having conversations about how we thought he was dead and how lucky we were.
I just want her to be a happy eight-year-old with the "normal" worries of an eight-year-old. I just want my little girl back! She probably associated the two things. I think you could talk to her about that time and her memory of what happened. She may believe that it was the vomiting that led to his near death, not the anaphylactic shock.
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