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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depression may be a reason why your 8 yr old says she hates herself. If she said this once and seems happy overall, then it's not likely depression but if this behavior continues for several weeks, then you shoudl be very concerned. Do a web search for kids with depression and look for the other symptoms as well.

Studies estimate that between 2.5% and 5% of kids are depressed which is significantly more common in boys under the age of 10. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression.

It's hard to believe that kids can get depressed, but I've seen it first hand with my own daughter when she was just 6 yr old (she's 9 now). Her problems started with general anxiety about going to school (crying, running out of the school). This impacted her self esteem and made her life just miserable until we finally got her treatment for the anxiety and depression. She went through a period of saying that she hated herself and she would even hit herself. Very sad situation but she's now 'normal' and is doing great overall now.[/quote]

Signs and symptoms of depression in children include:

Irritability or anger.
Continuous feelings of sadness, hopelessness.
Social withdrawal.
Increased sensitivity to rejection.
Changes in appetite -- either increased or decreased.
Changes in sleep -- sleeplessness or excessive sleep.
Vocal outbursts or crying.
Difficulty concentrating.
Fatigue and low energy.
Physical complaints (such as stomachaches, headaches) that do not respond to treatment
Reduced ability to function during events and activities at home or with friends, in school, extracurricular activities, and in other hobbies or interests.
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Impaired thinking or concentration.
Thoughts of death or suicide.[/quote]

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