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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter will be 10 in October and had her first panic attack a couple of weeks ago. I didn't know what I was dealing with at that point so we took her to her pediatrician. DD said that she was having trouble breathing and the dr wanted to make sure that it wasn't anything more.

Dr. talked to DD and I together (and then at my request, individually). Figured out that the anxiety was triggered by the thought of going back to school after being out sick for three days. She was worried about being behind and the pressure of catching up. She was sick right before spring break so she was away from school for about two weeks (even though she only missed 3 days).
 
Last week it was something seemingly innocuous that one of her teachers said about himself being injured that triggered another panic attack (but not until the next day).

DD uses a relaxation app that REALLY helps- but it's a band aid. Also, every night we talk about her ups and downs of the day. She feels like this is ruining her life (her words).

I'm going to see if I can get her into a summer group to help her manage the anxiety. She's on the early end of puberty  :cry: and i think that hormones are factoring into this as well.

I would love to any advice from parents whose kids have faced this. All tips and words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!  :( [/quote]

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