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My 6-year-old adopted daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last fall and is taking Ritalin LA which is helping her immensely. She just finished kindergarten and did very well with the meds. When she moved in with us at 20 months old, she was afraid of a lot of things, e.g. doorbells, tall/large men, strangers. We were able to get her over these fears through love and support; she is a very happy child. BUT, she is PHOBIC about bugs - any kind of bug. I know some kids are afraid of bugs (I have three biological children ages 16, 18, & 20) but she is TERRIFIED. Can anyone give me ANY advice as to how to get her over this? Her latest thing is to start screaming if there is a bug OUTSIDE her bedroom window when I put her to bed. Any advice would be appreciated.
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My daughter had some fears when she first moved in. I can't think of what specific advice to give you, except to reassure her that she is safe with you. I think the phobias are how our children deal with their other fears that they cannot always talk about.
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I know its odd - but with my goddaughter I told her the bugs were 'baby' bugs - and since she thought babies were cool then it was ok.
My fd, age 7 freaks out when a bee is in the area though, but states she has never been stung. We aren't having much luck with that one though
Diane
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[font=Comic Sans MS]It isn't about bugs. It's anxiety which has manifested itself as an irrational fear of bugs. It's her subconsiously chosen outlet, and no amount of information about bugs or reassurance about bugs will help it.[/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS]If she sees a bug and freaks out, ignore the freak out and suggest you two read a book or cuddle or have a snack or do a puzzle. Be calm. Then spend a few minutes of quality time with her. [/font]
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[font=Comic Sans MS]Same for any irrational phobia. That's what makes them irrational. They cannot be reasoned with. It's anxiety, stress and worry.[/font]
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