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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stop feeding the anxiety, you’re making it worse.[/quote]
I hadn’t even considered this.

What should I be saying when she comes to me that wouldn’t be feeding the anxiety? [/quote]

You can still validate her feelings, but instead of reassuring her that everything will be fine, remind her that even if things aren't fine, she's gotten through hard things before and can do hard things again.[/quote]

Agreed. For some people, especially ones that tend to ruminate, it can be counterproductive to keep talking about their anxiety.

I also think it can feel like deceiving when moms tell their kids that everything is going to be fine. Sometimes things aren't fine and the first day is going to be hard. Your dd knows that likely might happen. I too hated high school. There was no longer assigned seating (elementary and middle school had us sitting with our class) and it was scary to know where to sit. It was easy to be ostracized and the older girls especially tried to beat up freshmen. [/quote]

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