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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi,

My daughter is in middle school and has anxiety - she is currently on Prozac which helps somewhat, and also goes to therapy regularly. She was snubbed by her long time friends at the end of the last school year, and now finds herself alone. She is very introverted, and I think she doesn't remember how to make friends since she had those friends since early elementary school.

I have talked to her about being patient, that you can't make new friends overnight. She loves school except for the social aspects. If she had just one person that she could call a friend, that would make me feel much better.

Is there any other guidance I can give her to get her through this tough time?

Thanks![/quote]

So sorry. I stay out of my kids friendships but this is the time for you to be proactive and have her join a new activity and branch out to meet new friends. Be proactive and host a few gatherings. She will get through this. Also try to help her get her confidence up. Go for walk with her, maybe take her shopping, anything to lift her spirits. Also try to meet some parents and invite their families to something or maybe a mom and daughter. Good luck .[/quote]

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