1. I want to help my son, he is 12 and was born at 31.5 weeks
    Hilary P Hilary P United States says:
    January 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    I am so appreciative of all the stories posted, we were so grateful that our son made it out of the nicu that we had no idea that there could be other issues as years go by.
    He is 12 and having more and more anxiety issues, very shy and confident issues. How can we help him??

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    • What a great mum you are.
      Melinda O'Connor Melinda O'Connor Australia says:
      February 3, 2013 at 5:51 AM

      Maybe see if he is willing to see a counsellor or something, someone he can talk to who isn't family. Sometimes it is harder to talk to someone related to you, because you can't truly let go and say whatever you want. I have found Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has helped a bit: looking at my thoughts and trying to turn the negative or unhelpful ones around. It is so great to see that you want to help him, and you're noticing the issues. My parents, as much as I love them and they were wonderful parents, didn't know how to cope with it, and I didn't get the help I needed until I was 16, and had been self harming for 3 years. I didn't manage to stop self harming until I was 19.

      Maybe you could talk to a GP or someone, I'm not sure if it is any different for younger teens/adolescents. I wish you and your family all the best. Your son is so lucky to have you.

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