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[quote=Anonymous]11yo DD has anxiety and doesn't like to try new things. Her psychiatrist had us each make a list of new things to do, small and large, and we had to try one thing a week for a few weeks, then two things a week, minimum. It could be something as simple as trying a new food or as large as visiting a new city. We consolidated our lists and added to it regularly. Eventually she got to where she could try new things with much less anxiety. She still has trouble with changes and transitions (we got new living room furniture and she cried because the living room is so different), but asking her to go to a different branch of the library (or go to the library at all), to try a new restaurant, or to go to a party or event is met with more excitement than anxiety/complaining.

Classes and sports are still met with more resistance though. She understands that most of the things on our list are only for a few hours, but a class or team activity is more of a long term commitment. She's still reluctant to try those because she doesn't want to get locked in to something she hates for weeks or months.

So yeah, have him do things he doesn't feel comfortable with and eventually he'll be more comfortable with them. Try to get his input too. Maybe he'll be more receptive that way. And start sooner rather than later. [/quote]

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