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Going back to school after the easter break

crazydarkside

I am writing this on the behalf of my 12 year old son.  He is very anxious about going back to school.he has just started sertraline to help with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and is at school for half days.  He says that he is really anxious about going back to school, and finds it much easier to talk to people on the computer.

My young man says that when he goes to school, he feels that there is a voice inside his head that is constantly saying he is worthless and why would people talk to him.  This voice also belittles his image as he has low self esteem.

Does any one have any tips that can help

Thank you, Crazy

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  • I am so glad that it is not just me that is struggling through this!  My poor son is hardly sleeping despite me upping his melatonin, and his tummy is really playing up as well, so the washing machine is on the go the whole time.  I have noticed though, he does seem less distressed than he was after Christmas, or rather he is more able to cope, and I am putting this down to ths sertraline beginning to kick in.  It iwll be interesting to see how tomorrow night goes and Thursday morning which is his first day back.  I hope it all went ok for those of you who had little ones going back today

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  • I am so glad that it is not just me that is struggling through this!  My poor son is hardly sleeping despite me upping his melatonin, and his tummy is really playing up as well, so the washing machine is on the go the whole time.  I have noticed though, he does seem less distressed than he was after Christmas, or rather he is more able to cope, and I am putting this down to ths sertraline beginning to kick in.  It iwll be interesting to see how tomorrow night goes and Thursday morning which is his first day back.  I hope it all went ok for those of you who had little ones going back today

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