<![CDATA[Panic Attack]]>Anyone heard of panic attack in kids?My friend’s son has this problem.When comes to test and exams,he can’t perform well,especially Maths.He failed his Maths again.He did work hard and even scored quite well in top school papers.He got abt 80% for Henry Park Pri Maths paper.He said he was scared during the exams!!!Another friend told his mum that is called "Panic Attack",wonder Psycologist helps?

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tamarind:
kitty2:

He got abt 80% for Henry Park Pri Maths paper.


kitty2:
He's slower in Maths but he did well in top school papers My friend's also helpless and depressed as he's only P3
He got 80% and his mother is feeling depressed ? 😐

80% is considered bad nowadays ? He is only in primary school now. He will probably get more panick attacks in the future when maths gets much more difficult.

Do ask your friend to read what mrswongtuition wrote :
mrswongtuition:
Before major exams, my dad will tell me that as long as I do my best, he'll be happy. & he always says that I've already won half the battle because I studied hard.

No you got the wrong message.he did the top school papaer at home and scored 80% but his own school exam,he failed.He's only in neighbourhood school :?

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kitty2:
He got abt 80% for Henry Park Pri Maths paper.

kitty2:
He's slower in Maths but he did well in top school papers My friend's also helpless and depressed as he's only P3
He got 80% and his mother is feeling depressed ? 😐

80% is considered bad nowadays ? He is only in primary school now. He will probably get more panick attacks in the future when maths gets much more difficult.

Do ask your friend to read what mrswongtuition wrote :
mrswongtuition:
Before major exams, my dad will tell me that as long as I do my best, he'll be happy. & he always says that I've already won half the battle because I studied hard.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71331Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:50:10 GMT]]>Hi , I am a newbie and I feel so gratified to read reassuring replies to mum’s ‘panic attack’ son’s situation.


I was just thinking of what last minute things (act like a coach) to my younger daughter (pr. 3)'cos her maths exam today - and I ran through what it might be like as a student sitting for Maths exam - and I realised that if I were to instruct all that advice like ‘check , write unit of measurement’…she will feel tense and may not read the question and that would get her detrimental results…

so I just decided to highlight the positive and tell her her maths is not bad and it just depends on what she wants to get for her paper.

the giving of confidence helps, I think.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71232Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:50:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:49:20 GMT]]>Hi , I am a newbie and I feel so gratified to read reassuring replies to mum’s ‘panic attack’ son’s situation.


I was just thinking of what last minute things (act like a coach) to my younger daughter (pr. 3)'cos her maths exam today - and I ran through what it might be like as a student sitting for Maths exam - and I realised that if I were to instruct all that advice like ‘check , write unit of measurement’…she will feel tense and may not read the question and that would get her detrimental results…

so I just decided to highlight the positive and tell her her maths is not bad and it just depends on what she wants to get for her paper.

the giving of confidence helps, I think.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71231https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71231Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:49:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:23:53 GMT]]>

kitty2:


My friend's son is also not an introvert,he mixes well with his peers.He's slower in Maths but he did well in top school papers :? My friend's also helpless and depressed as he's only P3 :?:
then perhaps he's just slow and only panic when he was running short of time during the exams

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71214https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71214Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:23:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:42:20 GMT]]>I used to get panic attacks during exams. My mum was very disappointed and caned me without finding out the reason. Then my dad just hugged me & assured me that no matter what marks I get, he'll still love me. & that really helped alot.


Before major exams, my dad will tell me that as long as I do my best, he'll be happy. & he always says that I've already won half the battle because I studied hard.

Eventually I got over it, but it could be 'placebo' effect as my aunt & dad did give me some 'remedies' to avoid that situation. We tried flower remedies (Bach Flower remedy) which I still recommend to parents as it's made from natural flower essences & has no side effects 🙂 It's odourless and tasteless so kids will generally take it quite well.


You need to assure your child alot. Even if he/she sees a specialist, that's what they'll advice you to work on.

Btw, if you really want to consult a specialist (private), I recommend Dr Hong at Raffles Hospital. She's a very nice lady who is great with kids. Fees wise is $100+ per visit if I'm not wrong, if you want a proper assessment to be done, you'll need to call them for exact charges.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71178Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:42:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:12:43 GMT]]>

kitty2:
ivin:

[quote=\"glchua\"]The child may sometimes be discouraged by repeated failures. Maybe the tutor wasn't encouraging in the first place? Sometimes our stress and worries get passed on to the kid.


Children are very sensitive. We shouldn't assume that they are the problem. They come with a basic set of character, but the environment is the one that would actually weaken weaknesses or strengthen strengths.

hi, thanks very much for all replies. he is not introvert. he is very outgoing. he is not slow. there is no problem with him. i am thinking of Adam Khoo mastery maths. any comments ?

My friend's son is also not an introvert,he mixes well with his peers.He's slower in Maths but he did well in top school papers :? My friend's also helpless and depressed as he's only P3 :?:[/quote]


so how ? how to solve ? not his maths but to help him to pass.

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ivin:
hi, thanks very much for all replies. he is not introvert. he is very outgoing. he is not slow. there is no problem with him. i am thinking of Adam Khoo mastery maths. any comments ?

My friend's son is also not an introvert,he mixes well with his peers.He's slower in Maths but he did well in top school papers :? My friend's also helpless and depressed as he's only P3 :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71146Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:55:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:22 GMT]]>

glchua:
The child may sometimes be discouraged by repeated failures. Maybe the tutor wasn't encouraging in the first place? Sometimes our stress and worries get passed on to the kid.


Children are very sensitive. We shouldn't assume that they are the problem. They come with a basic set of character, but the environment is the one that would actually weaken weaknesses or strengthen strengths.
hi, thanks very much for all replies. he is not introvert. he is very outgoing. he is not slow. there is no problem with him. i am thinking of Adam Khoo mastery maths. any comments ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71132https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71132Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:06 GMT]]>The child may sometimes be discouraged by repeated failures. Maybe the tutor wasn’t encouraging in the first place? Sometimes our stress and worries get passed on to the kid.


Children are very sensitive. We shouldn’t assume that they are the problem. They come with a basic set of character, but the environment is the one that would actually weaken weaknesses or strengthen strengths.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71111https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71111Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:11 GMT]]>

ivin:
my concern seeing a specialist may make him feel worse.

Same here.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71109https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71109Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:24 GMT]]>

ivin:


hi, i have the same problem with you.my son is in p 4 this year, has a personal tutor for maths, in addition i teach him almost everyday, finished all the 'top school' papers (scored 70 to 80). but today his result is 49/100.

i dont know what to do. i told/discussed with him he had done his best, finished his work but i really wonder where is the problem.

he told me he is scared. he said he already know he will fail (begining of the P4 !!!) i tried all methods,,, encouraged, threatened, sympathy,

how . . . i am so sad. i feel helpless that i cant help him.
well, if it's a once off case, then just reassure him and continue to work with him to rebuild his confidence. No point sending him to the specialists.

also, is he an introvert? it may help to sign him up on those speech and drama stuff, or do more outdoor stuff...swimming, cycling, blading etc during this holiday.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71108Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:25 GMT]]>

schellen:
Full.Cream:

best to talk to his teachers, then escalate to sch mgmt, sch counsellor, MOH if needed. believe MOE has this kinda provision.


I think so too. They would have more experience with such cases. Even if the child has to see a specialist, I think the process is faster if there is a referral, maybe even cheaper too.

my concern seeing a specialist may make him feel worse.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71102https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71102Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:33 GMT]]>

kitty2:
Anyone heard of panic attack in kids?My friend's son has this problem.When comes to test and exams,he can't perform well,especially Maths.He failed his Maths again.He did work hard and even scored quite well in top school papers.He got abt 80% for Henry Park Pri Maths paper.He said he was scared during the exams!!!!Another friend told his mum that is called \"Panic Attack\",wonder Psycologist helps?

hi, i have the same problem with you.my son is in p 4 this year, has a personal tutor for maths, in addition i teach him almost everyday, finished all the 'top school' papers (scored 70 to 80). but today his result is 49/100.

i dont know what to do. i told/discussed with him he had done his best, finished his work but i really wonder where is the problem.

he told me he is scared. he said he already know he will fail (begining of the P4 !!!) i tried all methods,,, encouraged, threatened, sympathy,

how . . . i am so sad. i feel helpless that i cant help him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71101https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/71101Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:07:22 GMT]]>

Full.Cream:
best to talk to his teachers, then escalate to sch mgmt, sch counsellor, MOH if needed. believe MOE has this kinda provision.

I think so too. They would have more experience with such cases. Even if the child has to see a specialist, I think the process is faster if there is a referral, maybe even cheaper too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70676https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70676Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:07:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:06:18 GMT]]>Probably the root cause would be the strong desire to do well?


Lack of rest?

Too much pressure?

We all get nervous before an exam. Any exam, be it academic, driving, music, performing on stage, teaching a class, important presentation etc.

But for me, when I tell myself I don’t give a hoot about the result, I would relax, smile and perform much better. That rules out last minute cramming!

That is what I try to tell my kids too.

These few days, with all the exams going on, I just say "enjoy your exam today!" before I send them off. I also refrain from asking them how was their test/exams. If I’m curious, I just ask them if the test/exam was fun.

I don’t know if this is good advice, but this is what I do.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70675https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70675Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:06:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:33:49 GMT]]>best to talk to his teachers, then escalate to sch mgmt, sch counsellor, MOH if needed. believe MOE has this kinda provision.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70663https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/70663Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:33:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Panic Attack on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:51:37 GMT]]>Personal experience: I had that once, during sec 4 prelims e maths paper. Just before the paper started, I suddenly blacked out and had no clue what I should be doing. Never before, it was way scary. I believe in religion and then took to praying…somehow, the block cleared and I was able to complete it as normal.


If the boy keeps having this, it may be good to consult specialist. He’ll need to learn to be able to handle this - either via faith, meditation, whatever, else it’ll follow him in life.

Had a JC friend whom I suspected of the same. She does her work regularly (more so than me) yet her test/exam results don’t show the result of hardwork.

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