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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 12:57:39 PM
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I would really be grateful for any holistic approaches any of my wonderful farmgirls might know of or have had experience with.
Long story short, goes back a few months to when my 9 year old decided to pull out her eyebrows. Had a talk and she left them alone for a bit and then back at it. Last week she came to me and said, " mommy I have started pulling out my hair and I do not know why" the absolute worst feel came over me as I searched mentally how to reply. But we talked and I asked her if something was bothering her she said " no". I then asked her when she felt she would pull and she said during school or at night. Well we do homeschool and she struggles a bit with reading and writing. (Whole different story, this year we have been adjusting with right brain learning styles) so I have been really being sensitive to her during those times of each day.
What next? The Internet paints a horrific picture of children with huge bald spots and some completely bald. I really do not want her being medicated. I thought I would try herb teas from my garden. Camomile, pineapple sage, and lemon balm. Maybe to help calm her during the day at school and again before bed. But does anyone have any other suggestions? I am praying for answers to this horrible time in our lives.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 1:41:24 PM
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I am not trying to be mean, and I'm not trying to force my opinion on you. BUT, I know that from what I have heard of this, you have a small window while they are young to help change this. I would ASAP find a ped, that can recommend, a therapist that specializes in this. I would NOT medicate her...she needs to learn other dealing techniques.
Personally I would call Dr. Laura (the radio person) even if I don't agree with every thing she says she is a real dr (psych kind) and ask her what kind of therapist you need to be looking for for your dd, and what kind of treatment (she is against medication children, so don't worry she won't be reccomendding medication). She may recommend hypno therapy though or something, I don't know. But, she will know the exact kind of therapist you need to be looking for. I know you need to try to do it sooner then later so that she doesn't get too attached to this behavior.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3463 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 2:10:43 PM
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Heather, yes that is getting done, the dr apt. I just know I will not agree with medication. So I do hope there is an alternative way to go about it. I certainly do not want it to become worse. Thank you for your opinion to my very upsetting issue.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 4:40:02 PM
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In addition to checking with the doctors for the medical side of this issue, perhaps have her try some Reiki or relaxation therapies might help. Listening to Deepak Chopra talk is very soothing for me (doesn't really matter what he's talking about his voice is just very calming for some reason) and his guided meditations are pretty good. IS she getting upset at a particular time or when she has to do particular things (as you said she struggles with reading/writing) maybe have some calming music in the background might help. EFT might also be very helpful to her. I have a Reiki workbook and I believe I still have some EFT materials in pdf (if not it's easy enough to find them online) that I can send you if you'd like. The herb teas are a great idea as well to help her relax and be calm.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 5:08:05 PM
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Kelly, have you thought about using essential oils? There are many that help with anxiety which, as I understand it, is a trigger. There is a great website that has many recipes and easy to use info,campwander.blogspot.com/. I will say that she uses DoTerra brand exclusively, but also makes it very clear that any brand you choose is fine. I would check out the blends called Peaceful Child and Jeddys Blend. Hope that helps!
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3463 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 5:55:20 PM
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Rachel..I will look into reiki and relaxation therapies but if you have anything you no longer need I would be interested. I will email you.
Stephanie...essential oils are a great idea, I have a few already and I am definitely going to look at the blog you suggest.
We are starting with lemon balm tea and lemon balm tinctures as well. I am hoping it will relieve some of the stress she feels. Although she just keeps telling me she is sure not worried or stressed. She is a very happy girl with a wonderful personality. Just mostly gets unhappy during language lessons and I think night time alows her mind to wonder.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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