Previously, curing a child or an impressionable adult from fright was a simple matter, although not accessible to everyone. Fright talked "grandmothers", cast in wax, read prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. In modern medicine, there is no such diagnosis as fear. But this does not mean that she cannot cure him. Just what used to be called a fright is now diagnosed as various phobias.
You will need
- Patience
- Attention to the problems of the child
- Willingness to seek help
Instruction manual
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First of all, be patient. Overcoming fears can take several months or even years. And let it seem to you for a long time that your child should already “outgrow” this, remember that fears are irrational and do not use calendars.
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If a child is frightened of an animal or an insect, begin to slowly accustom him to the idea that they are not as dangerous as they once seemed to him.
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First draw a schematic figure of a cat, dog or spider. Ask the child to portray the “offender” himself. Gradually move from sketchy drawings to realistic ones. Then start looking at the photos.
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When the child is ready for the next step, show the scary animal in the video. Then look at him from a safe distance, through some kind of barrier. For example, through glass. Then through the open door.
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Never rush a child, do not put pressure on him. Stay close all the time and let you hide at any time. And maybe one day the baby will pet a cat or dog.
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More serious phobias should be treated by specialists. Symptoms of serious phobias include dizziness, sweating, shortness of breath, vomiting, and palpitations. If your child is afraid of something "before vomiting", immediately contact a child psychotherapist.
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At different ages, it is normal to be afraid of certain things. Up to two years old, children can be frightened by strangers, strange objects, loud sounds. At six years old, they are usually afraid of monsters, ghosts and fabulous villains. These are just such fears that can pass by themselves. After seven years, natural disasters and catastrophes can scare the child.
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Fear of school, public speaking, germs can develop into serious sociophobia. Do not dismiss them, do not scold the child. Teach him the simplest method of relaxation, find out how serious his fear for a 10-point school. Do not simplify the problems of the child, do not say that this is nonsense. Show that you are serious about him, ready to listen to him and help him.
Useful advice
Feel free to consult a specialist.
Read non-fiction literature on child psychology.
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