Seperation Anxiety Disorder

Asked for Female, 7 years

My child is suffering from separation anxiety disorder. She keeps clinging on to me all day and night and cries a lot if I have to leave her at the Daycare Center, falls sick because of crying that much. My question is whether I should leave her crying and gradually she will learn to cope with her emotions or I should keep her with me as I'm afraid leaving her will distress her and cause learning regression and other issues? Please help.

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

How old is your child? Kids never cry without reason and without testing we cannot say they have a disorder, only a specialist can. Have you ever spoken to her and told her where you're going and that you love her and will be back? Is the daycare good with kids? Did she get harassed or hurt or afraid when you were gone or away even in your own house? Like if you were in the toilet & the light went so she's perpetually scared? Ignoring and telling the child off aren't healthy
You must talk to her and take the help of a behavioral psychologist to help resolve this issue
The more you let her be she will find unhealthy coping skills and may be more prone to anxiety in the future.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Psychologists in Karachi and seek in-person advice.

Ms.Sana Zehra

Psychologist

Karachi

Ms.Sana Mehboob Shah

Psychologist

Karachi

Answered 5 years ago

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