Can children get stressed out too--- Please help me out!?

Question:

I have a 3 year old and we have been going thru a financial crisis, and at first i started losing my her and weight. But lately i have noticed that my 3 year old is losing alot of hair and gaining lost of weight, in a week she has gained about 5-7 pounds and she cries easilyand even sleeps more. Does anyone know if this is really bad to her? The weird thing about it is that she hasn't been eating because of the same thing theres no money. We dont have Food stamps or medical because we are in a waiting list for 5 more months. We live in texas and the regular clinics charge about $45- $50 plus the medicine, which i can't afford i recently lost my job. Please give me more suggestions on what to do. Thank you i'm really in a bad situation. Lisette

Answers:
Sounds like it could be a thyroid problem. No matter the cost, please get your child to a doctor or clinic ASAP. I would go to the Welfare office and not leave until I got some assistance. There are people out there getting assistance who don't even deserve it.
They can get medical assistance, and so can you if you insist....
Your child has a problem that needs to be checked now, not 5 mos. down the road.

I am sorry for your situation, its not easy at all. Yes children can get stressed out. They pick up emotions from their parents and to see you stressed (acting different in their mind) effects their behavior as well. There isnt a charge for calling the medical place and talking to a nurse about your situation and get tips on how to cope with your 3 year old. I would try not to show stress until she is in bed and out of ear shot/eye sight.
In the meantime if you are home do fun things together, color, go for a walk, play in the water (washing baby dolls or dishes)...do things to stimulate her taking her mind off the situation and let her see you relaxed. Read stories and give lots of love and attention. They understand time well spent more than an explanation.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU...I hope things will get better! They always do...

Even though you are in a financial crises, as long as your 3 yr old is awake and aware of what's going on do all possible to be a "happy person". Yes, children and even infants can get stressed out if the parents are stressed all the time and it's up to you to make sure the child is a happy, well rounded individual. Even when you don't feel like it, make time with your child without dragging in your worries about finances. You'll notice a huge change once you leave your child out of the problems you are enduring and if you are discussing these problems, do so once the child is in bed and don't allow him / her around when you are stressed out (take a 5 minutes breather in the bathroom if need be). A 3 year old deserves happiness and love, not stress.

More Questions and Answers

The consumer health information on youqa.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.

Can children get stressed out too--- Please help me out!?

Health Resources