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Dear Suzie, I'm in a secure placement and I can't come to terms with the reason I'm in care. All I did was try to protect my mum by not letting Social Services come around, but they just saw it as a threat to them. I used to self-harm before coming into care, but since I came here it has increased. I'm scared my mum will be hurt if I'm not there to help her. I need advice about how to control my anxiety. Adam, 14 |
Suzie's answer:You have to think about yourself. It's not good for either of you if you're acting like a parent to your mum and she's acting like a child to you. If she needs help, support her in getting it from a doctor or a counsellor. Meanwhile, get assistance for yourself, particularly about self-harming. There are lots of ways you can be helped to manage your anxiety. Ask your key worker, or someone in the unit you trust, to support you in making changes, and tell them exactly what you told me. Good luck!
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