Depression in Special Needs Children: quite common, why, what to do and what NOT to.
05/05/22 • 35 min
Depression in Special Needs Children: quite common, why, what to do and what NOT to. Let’s talk depression mom. I know it sucks. If I could I would bubble wrap my kids and safely store it away in a safe, nice and happy place to protect them from pain, the exclusion, the hurtful comments... But I can’t.
Our kids learn at an early age that they are different. That things won’t come easy, that they might not be able to pursue their dream. Have to give up their favorite sport. If they even can. Now throw in chronic pain and fatigue, frustrations because your classmates and even your family doesn’t get it. Oh and hello hormones. Yay. No, wonder teens with a chronic illness or brains wired differently have a higher chance to get a depression. As a parent it is the most awful experience to witness. Avoidable? No, not always. So, what can you do? What should you say? Let me share my and kids’ experience, insights, and tips.
Available on all platforms, from Stitcher to Apple Podcast. Want the visual experience? Go to YouTube .
Stay sane and stay happy.
Nadine
More on emotions and special needs:
Episode 53. How to raise a happy autistic child
Episode 45. Self confidence in your kid - Lead by example
Episode 20. How to calm down and get out of overwhelm mode
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#depression #specialneedschildren
Depression in Special Needs Children: quite common, why, what to do and what NOT to. Let’s talk depression mom. I know it sucks. If I could I would bubble wrap my kids and safely store it away in a safe, nice and happy place to protect them from pain, the exclusion, the hurtful comments... But I can’t.
Our kids learn at an early age that they are different. That things won’t come easy, that they might not be able to pursue their dream. Have to give up their favorite sport. If they even can. Now throw in chronic pain and fatigue, frustrations because your classmates and even your family doesn’t get it. Oh and hello hormones. Yay. No, wonder teens with a chronic illness or brains wired differently have a higher chance to get a depression. As a parent it is the most awful experience to witness. Avoidable? No, not always. So, what can you do? What should you say? Let me share my and kids’ experience, insights, and tips.
Available on all platforms, from Stitcher to Apple Podcast. Want the visual experience? Go to YouTube .
Stay sane and stay happy.
Nadine
More on emotions and special needs:
Episode 53. How to raise a happy autistic child
Episode 45. Self confidence in your kid - Lead by example
Episode 20. How to calm down and get out of overwhelm mode
Looking for more?
Check out the brand new www.specialneedssupermom.com
Follow the special needs supermom podcast on IG or FB.
Find your tribe at the PRIVATE Special Needs Supermoms FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms
Sponsors: email [email protected] to get your business visible to the right audience.
#depression #specialneedschildren
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Stay sane and stay happy.
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Nadine
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More on ADHD:
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Tackle burnout series: Refinding your self-worth when you feel you haven't accomplished anything
In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I give you an insight in the day out of the life of a special needs mom. Why I struggle with my self-worth on days like this. And how I break that spell.
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This week was just one of those weeks... come Thursday evening I felt worthless. I had two major things on my to-do for this week, yet here I was, exhausted, busy all day, and yet: none of the to-do's ticked off. Yay I've accomplished nothing. Or did I?
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Lucky enough I learned a great trick from my therapist a few years ago that helps me get out of this dark state of mind, but also makes me feel good about myself again.
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Stay sane & stay happy.
Nadine
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