Do kids get depression?
Question:
I'm worried that she might be depressed or something, but can kids get depression? Or is this just a phase of some sort? It's been going on for about 3 weeks now.
Answers:
Most definitely kids get depression. To your daughter, her father abandoned her too and she is trying to figure out what she did that he does not want her anymore. what could she have done differently so that he would have stayed. She does not understand that it's an adult problem and has nothing to do with her.
Any kind of sadness that interferes with her daily functioning is depression and left unaddresssed can lead to clinical depression. If it is resolved quickly, she may not suffer long term effects (kinda like a widow who grieves for a few months). But some people will carry the loss of a parent due to divorce or affair into their adulthood.
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childern has a depression too..they need explanation and need love
YES kids can get depressed and they dont know how to deal with it..but you do and you need to help her immediately before she gets worse..talk to your family doctor. I would also put her in a sports/dance activity to get her mind off of things..
Yes they can get depression. It can be released in many forms, including sadness and aggressive action.
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ya im 13 and deppressed alot!the only reason shes acting that way is becase her daddy is gone. it will get beter once she gits used to it
yeh, they depressed. she probably misses her dad.
Yes, children can definitely suffer from depression. It might be worth a trip to your GP. Nine year old girls are very moody generally, but as her mum you'll know whether she's just being hormonal or not.
Yeah, kids can get depressed, I did when I was little. The best thing you can do is get her to talk to someone. If she won't talk to you then try and get her to talk to someone else - even if it is just a teddy or something!
As she is young, it probably will pass, but don't underestimate how deeply kids can take stuff.
You sound really sorted, and I am amazed considering your situation! Good luck with everything.
Yes I beleive kids can suffer from depression, just remember they are a small version of ourselves, so they have all the feelings and fears we have our self. In America 90% of kids are on Prozac, probably a bad example, but if you are really worried speak to some one, a Dr or practice nurse. It won't hurt and it won't mean your a bad mother.
i can pretty much tell you if you are depressed, then your children are also. they can sense that there is something wrong with you and they can feel the same pressures as you too. you need to watch your 9 year old closely, she can develop suicidal tendencies very quickly. in my family we have been dealing with the same problem for about 25 years( have 7 kids ages 32-14) they all get depressed some time or the other. some handle it better than others.
Children are Humans too
"Depression in children can, if untreated, affect school performance and learning, social interactions and development of normal peer relationships, self-esteem and life skill acquisition, parent-child relations and a child's sense of bonding and trust, can lead to substance abuse, disruptive behaviors, violence and aggression, legal troubles, and even suicide."
Yes, children can suffer from depression. Some children are much more sensitive to their surroundings and environment and therefore experience depression more than other children. Also, physical conditions for her unhappiness should be checked as well as she may even be suffering from hypoglycemia or some other chemical imbalance. But childhood depression can be treated very effectively so good luck and seek treatment quickly.
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it is natural for the eldest child to become depressed after all she has known her father longer than the rest of her siblings.she will get over it in time burt remember she has deep seeded feelings for him and that will never go away.by rule of thumb dont belittle your ex by talking bad about him to your daughter or if she is within hearing distance.this will ultimately make you the bad guy.let her find out on her own what a crude dude her father is.
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my dad left when i was younger than 9. i missed him and my mom wouldnt tell me where or why he wasnt at home.she talked bad about him from time to time and i lashed out at my mothers words..my cousin secretly told me where he was.he got into some trouble and was in prison which really messed me up. but my life was never the same even ater dad got out. he and mom seperated and dad moved away but close enough to visit me.mom became a alcoholic and was abusive to me.i soon left to live with dad and he got sick and since we were in a broiler business(thats chickens) i had to quit school to do the work. at 18 i joined the army serving during vietnam and was injured during my tour.well you can see how a father leaving may effect your daughters life but i dont think you have very much to worry about just show her love and be her friend. mom is always your best friend
IT IS REALLY HARD ON KIDS WHEN THERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF A MARRIAGE.IF U CAN ASK HER DAD TO MAYBE SPEND TIME WITH HER FOR ONE AFTRNOON OR EVENING A WEEK THEN THAT WOULD SURELY HELP.HE SHUD TAKE THEM ALL FOR A TIME.SHE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH U BOTH,U BOTH LOVE HER VERY MUCH.MAYBE IF U EXPLAIN THAT U NEED HER HELP MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW AND THEN WHEN THE OTHER CHILDREN ARE ASLEEP ONE EVENING,HAVE A GIRLY NIGHT WITH HER,FACIAL,NAILS ETC. SHE MAY OPEN UP TO U THEN.SHE HAS TO REALISE THAT THINGS CAN STILL BE FUN AT HOME.GOOD LUCK.
first of all congratulations for being a mom of 5 kids and.of course kids get depression!but it's such a short period of time since this traumatic for a child incident happened.every child has it's own rhythm to get through rough moments.before u start to worry try to visit a specialist,psychologist or other.
depression in kids has many "names" and symptoms.
major depression,which is diagnosed and described as grief,sadness,anorexia or bulimia,for a period of more than 6 months.
major depression incident,which is for a period of time and then it comes and goes and all these for more than 6 months.
bipolar disorder,which is known as maniodepression,with incidents of both mania and depression colliding for a period of more than 6 months etc.
the first thing u can do is try to observe her mood,habits and find out if she changed a lot.usually at such little ages playing and food habits are the first to change.try to be discrete and don't force her to talk to u.just tell her that u will always be there by her side.
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Oh thats so sad. I think u need to put an extra care for that poor girl. make sure u don't discriminate. Take her out and be kind no matter what. may be she ll open up someday.. patience is very important when handling small kids.
yes children can get depression, i had it when my parents broke up. its so distressing, esp if the ids doesnt know whats going on.
talk to her.
As others have answered, yes, children can become depressed. The departure of her father may have provoked a strong grief response from your daughter. And good for you: you noticed her short temper and irritability. In children, this is one of the most observable signs of mood problems.
Depression in children can be caused by internal thinking or by the external system. Sometimes, sensitive children pick up on the sadness of the adults in their lives and mirror that sadness in their own depression. Make certain that you are getting adequate support for yourself as a way to help your children cope with the family crisis. You may cry in front of them on occasion, but make sure they know that (A) you're going to be OK, (B) they're going to be OK, and (C) you are not depending on them to keep your emotional head above water.
Grief and depression over losses can be time limited, but for a variety of reasons, they may settle in for a long (and harm-producing) time. Depression that lasts longer than 2 weeks is considered "clinically significant," which means it's worth making your daughter's physician aware of it. The doctor can recommend a psychotherapist, particularly one who is skilled at helping children adjust to parenting changes. In the most severe cases, the doctor may recommend taking antidepressant medication for several months.
The reality of 21st century America includes the break-up of marriages and the creation of single-parent households. There are many good therapists out there who routinely help children learn new ways to see such family crises. Best of luck to all of you.
I think your daughter should not have to tell you what you already know. She did not get a choice, and neither did you, about whether her father would stay or go. She is not supposed to be happy about it and she will not get over it easily. She needs love and understanding. Don't judge. Don't push her to stop feeling. Her heart is broken, too. The first man in her life left her and she has not had any practice at getting over it.
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Yes, I'm afraid they do. I think you need to seek for help. But before addressing a clinical psychologist specialized in treating children why don't you try to contact her father, report the problem and try together to work things out? If he is the source of the problem he is definitely the solution to it. I was raised by my mum alone and I know that the absence of a father figure may be upsetting for a child.
kids can become clinically depressed. even babies can become depressed. try getting someone to watch your other children, and taking her out for dinner, just the two of you. have a good talk at one of her favorite places to eat, or even see a movie. without her dad, she's getting half the attention she used to if not even less. now you have less time to spend with her, too, because you have all the children and the responsibilities are greater. Try to work something out where her dad gets to take her out sometimes too. This might ease the transition. Make sure she knows that you and him split because it was becomming an unhealthy relationship, and it would hurt everyone much more for you two to stay together, but that doesn't mean she has lost him, and it doesn't mean that mom and dad hate each other either. even though you're hurt, it's time to be strong for the kids and talk to him and try to keep him at least as their dad.
Depresion yea there is a such thing in childeren. she should go 2 a shrink 2 get this out her sytem or if u still have contact with her dad call him and let her talk 2 him
yes they can . i am living proof
yes they can just as easy as adults sounds like she is missing her father. sounds like she is blaming herself for her father moving out. You need to reassure her that's its not her fault that he's left.
Go to www.joycemeyer.org and order the books called "Battlefield for the Mind for Kids" and "Battlefield for the Mind for Teens" . Hope that helps. May God Bless you and Strengthen your family.
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