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Thursday, September 30, 2010

[AlternativeAnswers] Re: Child with anxiety

Hi

Your son sounds a lot lke mine. I would never put mine on any kind of medication either. Has he always been like this? I found cranial ossteopathy very helpful for my son. You would need to find one that is qualified to work with children though. Also homeopathy has worked wonders with him over the years. He does have OCD though (not diagnosed), but we have come round to the idea that the things he does are really not harmful, or particularly obvious, so we just accept them. If your son hasn't always been like this, is there something else going on in his life? School is a huge cause of anxiety for children who are very sensitive and intuitive. My sound found school very hard until I took him out to home educate him. I'm not suggesting you do that, but it might be worth investigating ways to make school a little easier for your son.

Hope this helps a little.

Liz

--- In AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com, "Tara" <geminitd6769@...> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> I have an 11 year old son who seems to have a lot of anxiety. He has started seeing a psychologist and she, in fact, says he has an anxiety disorder and may have compulsions as well. He has always had a lot of fears, and he is very sensitive and intuitive. The psychologist suggested he go on Prozac and Zoloft, but I will not do that to my son.
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone can suggest some natural remedies that could help him.
>
> Thank you very much,
> Tara
>

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[AlternativeAnswers] Re: Child with anxiety

Hi Tara, as someone else replied, I see both sides too re meds and no meds.

That said, I'll pass along some ideas that *might* work, it's trial and error. And don't start too many things at the same time, trial one and see if any benefit, etc., so you will know what is, or isn't, helping.

I have a son with OCD, so am just passing along things I and others have tried; some have been helped, some no effect.

Inositol powder may help with the anxiety and any type OCD compulsions. The dosage really varies, you want to use (with anything) the least amount that will help. When we used it for my son (severe OCD) we had him on around 13-14 grams a day. Some have been helped with 5 or 6 grams a day. Like I said it varies. So start low (and go slow, can upset stomach until he adjusts to it) and slowly build up over weeks. To take *grams* you need the powder, would be way too many tablets to swallow. Just mix it in with some juice (but not apple, doesn't mix well with it). It supposedly has a sweet taste so hopefully he won't notice it in there, etc.

I have another son who suffers with some anxiety. He has used Kali Phos (a tissue salt) to help when he starts feeling panicky. (My OCD son won't try it!)

Some parents have felt a couple Native Remedies products have helped. MindSoothe was one, I think the other was Pure Calm.

Some have found benefits going to a homeopath.

Always notice I said *some* because what works for one, doesn't work for all.

We've gone through a lot of alternative products with my son. The inositol powder did help him for quite a while. His OCD returned later and we've tried it since, even at higher dose, and no help. But that would be my first choice to try for your son. Just from my experience, I found the Source Naturals brand to mix the best with liquids.

Hope this helps!

Chris in NC
single mom, 3 sons

--- In AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com, "Tara" <geminitd6769@...> wrote:
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> Hello,
>
> I have an 11 year old son who seems to have a lot of anxiety. He has started seeing a psychologist and she, in fact, says he has an anxiety disorder and may have compulsions as well. He has always had a lot of fears, and he is very sensitive and intuitive. The psychologist suggested he go on Prozac and Zoloft, but I will not do that to my son.
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone can suggest some natural remedies that could help him.
>
> Thank you very much,
> Tara
>

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Re: [AlternativeAnswers] Re: Attitude /Self

Hi Sari
If that's the case think that you don't need them either what kind of activities
do you
enjoy? Try lots of week-end outing with your family and trust me it doesn't have
to be expensive
been there done that. I started collecting antiques figurines I enjoy going to
flea markets, and doing out door
activities, I also love to plant. sometimes I will invite one or two family
member to come and
help me re-pot my plants. Be creative think of something you can do it.

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From: sari a <sarisalsa@yahoo.com>
To: AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, September 28, 2010 6:46:18 PM
Subject: [AlternativeAnswers] Re: Attitude /Self

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> Does the condition vary? Has there ever been anyone you can get close to?How do
>you know you don't belong? What would belonging mean to you?Would you like to
>belong? what happens before you get the feeling I don't belong?Are you
>interested in sports,leisure,or hobbies of any kind? Do you exercise?You may be
>deficient in nutrients, vitamins and minerals?David
> --- On Mon, 27/9/10, Shirley Datus <shirleydatus@...> wrote:
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> From: Shirley Datus <shirleydatus@...>
> Subject: Re: [AlternativeAnswers] Attitude /Self
> To: AlternativeAnswers@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 27 September, 2010, 16:31

Thank you for resonding, belonging means I am usually not included at work. I
often eat lunch by myself. Meetings or important things I am the last to know. I
have tried to "fit in" however I feel rejected most of the time. or I feel used.
I did take up a class , but the class was so small it was just a one time thing.
Where I live is not much happening. I live in a town that has much of nothing.
If I were to take up an exercise class, it would take me about 30mins to get
there. It would have to be after work and after I cook for my family.(kid).
Sorry to bother you with my lonelyness. I do help people because it is my job,
but that is it. I am tired. and sad

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