I think my daughter in 7th grade is stressed because she is getting sick everyday before school. It's really making me nervous about how long this is going to go on for. Does anyone know any remedies, medicines, or treatments I can give to my daughter? Please answers are greatly appreciated, she loves school, but the morning time is a living hell for her!
Life stories would be appreciated as well.
2007-09-09 06:05:17 · 7 answers · asked by Alice 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There have been a couple of school years where I got really stressed out and made myself sick and had constant stomach aches from the stress. When I was younger, about six, my doctor told my mom to give me maalox before I would go to school. This would calm my stomach down enough to get me to go to school without constantly feeling sick. Then I had the same problem again when I was a freshman in high school. I was really really sick and missed about 3 weeks of class. I was then prescribed zantac to relieve my stomach problems. Finally, this summer I was stressed and started getting stomach aches again. This time I am taking nexium and celexa (for the anxiety) because I was having so much trouble getting over the stress and anxiety myself. Since your daughter is still able to go to school you might try giving her maalox or tums tablets to take with her to school so anytime she feels a stomach aches coming on she can chew one and have some relief. You need to investigate what is causing her so much stress. It could be that she is stressed in a new environment and is trying to get used to it, it could be that she is already worried about her homework load, or it could be something completely different. Talk to and see if you can figure anything out that way. If she is still having persistant stomach aches in a couple of weeks take her to a doctor. My doctor didn't believe I had terrible stomach aches when I was in high school and thought I was just faking it, however, it was his nurse practitioner that saved me because she believed me and was worried. Make sure the doctor knows that it is stress that is causing her stomach aches. I didn't realize how anxious and stressed I actually was so I didn't find the connection between stress and stomach problems until this year. I know how hard this can be. I love school as well, but in high school I would feel so sick in the morning I would burst out in tears begging my mom not to make me go because I felt so sick, yet later in the day I would feel better. It's hard and only time can make it completely better. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions because I know how hard going through this kind of thing and I wish I had had help when I was going through it.
2007-09-09 06:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by softballchickie87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something at school may be stressing her out. When I was younger like in Kindergarden I used to get sick everyday before school because I didn't want to leave my mom. I eventually got over it after my mom disscussed with me that she knew I was scared to leave her but that everyday when I get home she would be there and that going to school would give my mom the oppurtunity to do things like Make me cookies LOL! Which when your little is a big thing. Talk to your daughter ask her if there is anything at school that is bothering her, is she having trouble with a class, is there a bully, did she recently do something that she finds embarrising. If she doesn't know whats wrong take her to a doctor or talk with her school counselor.
2007-09-09 06:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by shorty937222000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks are so common these days for girls of any age. I think she's old enough to see a doctor (with you in the room) about this problem. There are many anti-anxiety meds that REALLY work immediately. You're a good mother to be open-minded enough to want to help her. As a fellow sufferer, I can till you it's not fun. Take her to a doctor and get her fixed up. Good luck!! :)
2007-09-09 06:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do don't fight with her, and do not let her bait you. Lay out the rules (reasonable) and stick by them. If she does not follow the rules have predefined consequences that you follow through on every time. Make the consequences fit the infraction. Some 16 year olds can act like real brats, that is when the Mom has to be the most adult.
2016-05-20 05:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by francis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, I'd take her to a doctor, make sure she isn't pregnant, and maybe find out any other reasons why she would be vomiting every morning. Does she throw up on the weekends too? Is she forcing herself to throw up after she eats? (bulemia) School is stressful, but not that stressful.
2007-09-09 06:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like my whole childhood. School is a lot more stressful than most adults remember, I think we block it out.
What worked for me as a kid, and what I suggest to kids when they're freaking out in the other boards is to learn how to meditate. 15 minutes a day of just emptying out your mind helps a LOT, it would be a good place to start for her.
2007-09-09 06:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her see either a doctor or a therapist and they can teach her some exercises that help relieve stress. I hope she feels better. Poor girl =[
2007-09-09 06:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by Miss New Jersey =] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋