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Granddaughter afraid to sleep

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Urmstongran Wed 08-Apr-20 20:28:02

Poor chicken. No advice really just didn’t want to read & run. Perhaps Google and see if any advice? Or mumsnet? I get where you’re coming from with the placebo. What the heck? A spoon of vitamin syrup that’s mind over matter. Tempting in the short term to calm the sleep anxiety.

Good luck. Other grans will probably be more helpful.
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phoenix Wed 08-Apr-20 20:24:11

Placebo might help, BluebellGran at least will no harm! Could even use a vitamin pill?

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EllanVannin Wed 08-Apr-20 20:17:38

I would suggest counselling but this is a bad time for appointments as it is.
A visit to the GP first to explain the concerns about the child as it's a phobia of sorts.

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BluebellGran Wed 08-Apr-20 20:10:38

Looking for advice from you grans please. My granddaughter has become very afraid of vomiting and can’t sleep. She is 8 and doesn’t have any health problems but has developed this fear. I wondered if giving her a placebo (pretend anti sick medicine) would reassure her. Any advice please?

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