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[quote=Anonymous]MS DS has severe anxiety/OCD and has zoned in on Outdoor Ed as something he can't/won't do.  It is a school function that lasts for 2 nights and is in March or April I think.  DS enjoys school, is mainstream, and doesn't have any performance or behavior/conduct issues there.  That aside, DS worries about not being able to sleep, kids seeing him take his meds, etc., and aside from sleeping at his grandparents, doesn't sleep out even with friends.  He did go to sleep away camp last summer and it was a horrible experience for him, culminating in an early departure and no sleepovers since then.  Last night was horrible at home and DS was acting terribly because he was so against Outdoor Ed.  Therapist recommends encouraging him to go and we are going to encourage DS to talk to school guidance counselor about it.  I'm just so torn about pushing him through this or backing off, especially if he is going to be miserable the next weeks thinking about it.  I hated sleeping away from home as a kid, so I get it, but I don't want to enable him either and want him to start feeling like he can handle these situations.  Part of me has this fear in jumping to conclusions that he'll never be able to conquer this and won't be able to move out one day for college, etc.  We could let him go for the day and pick him up at night, but I'm not sure that is the solution either.  I've heard from parents that their kids really enjoyed the experience, but it's different when your kid has these issues.  Anyone been through this or have thoughts?  We can't continue to have nights like last night.    [/quote]

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