what the hell is doing on with my 6 year old.
It seems like lately she's always whinging, depressed or miss behaving. She used to be such a good kid and now when we are out she tantrums and embarrasses me. she's becoming one of those kids who seem like spoilt bratt when she is infact not spoilt.
for example,
She will whinge that her friend won't let her play but when she is passed a toy she will sit and sulk. I honestly get why this one child didn't want her to play in the beginning, because she is dull and doesn't seem fun and spirited from the get go.
After school I will tell her to go play with her class mates and she doesn't want too.
She has started screaming at me and throwing stuff during tantrums over nothing, like it's just all too much for her.
I've tried cuddling her and being supportive and asking her to talk about her feelings (when she is sad and having melt downs) I've also lost my patience (when she is being naughty) and yell.
She has a great at home life. We are always doing fun things, I have support from her amazing dad and she's a teachers pet who does really so well at school.
Sometimes she's happy and plresent but it seems like more often she isn't.
I think what I'm asking is, is this normal or do you think something else is going on? do I talk to my doctor? just not sure what to do right now, can six year olds have depression or is it a milestone thing.
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I think that your aware is a start , try not telling if you can and treat her like an adult just listen and know your and her boundaries she may be feeling confused or unheard in her own little head , it's up to us to show massive amounts of empathy and that can be challenging when they seem so down or not listening it's a learning curve I think good luck
I think its normal I wouldn't be running to doctors yet my son was the same and when I stood back I realised it was my reactions to his behaviour that effected him more when I see he is down I sit down and just listen and keep everything busy and happy as I can it's hard but she is fine just a normal kid working out the world
It can be depression. It can be something else.
Please seek help from your GP