My son has been waking up with nightmares saying "Mamma you will die." He knows that people grow old and eventually they do. How can I make him feel easier about this?
30 Mar 2017
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manveen dua
Thanks <b><font color ="#3b5998"> @63729b593f31520016a69b80 </font></b><b><font color ="#3b5998"></font></b><b><font color ="#3b5998"></font></b> and <font color ="#3b5998"><b> @5fcc57acb0bd2f004606c655 </b></font>... It's started quite suddenly and when I try to talk to him about it in the morning he dismisses it saying it's nothing.
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31 Mar 2017
BabyChakra
Hey here is what Sheena Kalia, Consulting Psychologist and Psychotherapist has to say
Dear Manveen,<br>
It's important to understand the duration,frequency and if there's a recurrent theme of the nightmares in order to figure underlying causes. It is common in Children aged 3-7yrs. Most children outgrow them. Nightmares could be the result of watching something on television or something worrying them. In your child's case his fear of losing you might be troubling him.He was probably exposed to something which he hasn't been able to process.Ask your child gently if something has been bothering them and help the child know you are here for them. Sometimes even seeing a parent ill can trigger these nightmares.Try and have a routine bedtime relaxation activity. If it's too frequent please check with your GP. If there is some stress, counselling can help your son deal with it in a healthier way.
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30 Mar 2017
asha chaudhry
hey <font color ="#3b5998"><b> @624bedd6781951001a0621e5 </b></font> try giving him a little soft toy or super hero that will give him that safe feeling that nothing will happen to mamma or him. hugs.
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30 Mar 2017
Dr. Shilpitha
myt be somethings he has kept in his mind like did he saw any old people death lively or in tv etc?? make sure abt tht..talk to him abt tht..this ll take tym but he ll be okay. dnt worry☺
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30 Mar 2017
manveen dua
Thanks <font color ="#3b5998"><b><a href="http://app.babychakra.com/service/13618">Dr </a></b></font><font color ="#3b5998"><b><a href="http://app.babychakra.com/service/13618">Shilpa</a></b></font><font color ="#3b5998"><b><a href="http://app.babychakra.com/service/13618"> </a></b></font><font color ="#3b5998"><b><a href="http://app.babychakra.com/service/13618">Shanthappa</a></b></font>.. He does not communicate otherwise. just harrowed in the middle of the night.
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