Hello, I'm looking for some insight into shutdowns please.
My daughter is awaiting assessment and I don't know if she is experiencing shutdowns or if it's due to severe social anxiety. Can you differentiate?
To date, we have had two appointments and she has been fine going, doesn't seem stressed or worried at all but as soon as we enter the room she becomes a completely different child, can't speak, can't look at the nurse. She can't even look at me or answer any questions from the nurse or myself. Once the appointment has ended and we leave, she is sometimes not talking to me even if I talk to her about something completely different. This also happens when going to other health appointments and when trying to get her to school as she is struggling to attend.
I have looked at other posts on here about shutdowns but if anyone has any further information on whether this sounds like shutdowns that would be most helpful.
