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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD with anxiety and depression participates in two sports and a church youth group, and has also participated in clubs and outside-of-school activities. All of that helps to a point--she connects with other kids during those times--but it doesn't necessary translate into have a group of friends to hang out with after school or on weekends. DD is working hard on the social anxiety piece but it really is one baby step at a time. So I guess what I'm saying is, helping your niece find an activity or two is not a bad thing to do, but it is more important for her family to be patient with her and on top of whether she is getting what she needs in therapy. Exposure therapy or DBT therapy are both good, evidence-based treatments for anxiety (and depression)...meds alone won't do it. Good luck to your niece.[/quote]

I could almost have written this. It's hard for my DD to make the connection between friendly interactions in activities or at school to deeper friendships.[/quote]

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