Anonymous
Post 10/01/2012 11:27     Subject: 10 year old's thoughts of dying
Anonymous wrote:My husband just had a conversation with my 10 year old DD where she confessed that, as she is lying in bed, she often thinks about dying and worries that if she thinks about dying she is more likely to die in her sleep that night. He tried to discuss her feelings and make her feel a little more comfortable. I don't know if I should be concerned that she is having these worries (and take her to a therapist!) or if they are developmentally appropriate thoughts. Any advice? Thanks.


This is very common for 10ish year olds.

Discuss it honestly with her. Death is real, it does happen, but it is nothing to be afraid of. Taking care of your body helps you stay healthy. etc.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2012 19:35     Subject: 10 year old's thoughts of dying
Anonymous wrote:Totally normal. She doesn't need therapy for it. You can even tell her it's totally normal to have lots of Big Thoughts about death and dying around her age.


Agreed. However, you can ask her if she would be more comfortable talking to someone about it - maybe she would be. A few visits with a therapist and she'll be done.