A 41-year-old member asked:
What can be done about separation anxiety?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Hoanswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Start shorter: Work from very short to longer separation. No surprises. Don't give in when crying starts. Come back after crying stops. Goal is to teach ability to tolerate anxiety, followed by re-assurance that you will be back. Don't teach crying causes you to come back.
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Dr. Andrew Hoanswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Training: Work from very short to longer separation. No surprises. Don't give in when crying starts. Come back after crying stops. Goal is to teach ability to tolerate anxiety, followed by re-assurance that you will be back. Don't teach crying causes you to come back.
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A member asked:
What is separation anxiety?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stefania Limaanswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
See answer: It's a normal part of development, and it usually happens around 8-9 months of age and may last until a year or so. The child experiences anxiety when separated from the primary caregiver (usually the mother) and might cry, cling to that caregiver.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have anxiety and separation anxiety?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Edward Kuhnleyanswered
Child Psychiatry 47 years experience
Anxiety is normal to: Help us be aware of possible danger. Separation anxiety occurs in some when away from support persons. Anxiety disorder occurs if anxiety causes distress or impairs function. Anxiety management strategies are very helpful for most but evaluation and therapy may be necessary if anxiety is more severe and unmanageable. Best regards in your search for relief.
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