It's possible that she is experiencing some physiological harm due to her father's passing and mom being bedridden. You should try to get her and her mom to talk about her problems. I know that stress can do overwhelming things to the body.
Thanks for clarifying the pysiological vs the psychological. I really think it is psychological too...
One odd thing that I forgot to mention is she cut up her clothes and then asked me to stitch them so the Mom would not notice... and one day I walked in the room and she was running the scissors up and down her arm..... ( that struck me as VERY ODD and a little scary ! ) Mom didn't even flinch when I told her.. I think she is taking the "let me bury my head in the sand " approach.
It consumes my every waking minute... But I can only do so much since I am the nanny.
Are there any caregivers that have had similar situations?
You need to report this. As a nanny you are obligated to report these instances. Especially if the mom is not doing enough to help her. The girl sounds depressed as is experiencing physiological as well as psychological symptoms. She needs help before it gets even worse. Self harm is a dangerous thing and is an extreme cry for help. She sounds out of control. Report this it's your responsibility as a care giver.
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It's possible that she is experiencing some physiological harm due to her father's passing and mom being bedridden. You should try to get her and her mom to talk about her problems. I know that stress can do overwhelming things to the body.
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its not physiological, its emotional distress.
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Emotional is physiological.
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you are mistaken.
you may have meant to say psychological.
renal failure = physiological
mental anguish = psychological
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Oh wow, my mistake. I did mean to say psychological.
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Thanks for clarifying the pysiological vs the psychological. I really think it is psychological too...
One odd thing that I forgot to mention is she cut up her clothes and then asked me to stitch them so the Mom would not notice... and one day I walked in the room and she was running the scissors up and down her arm..... ( that struck me as VERY ODD and a little scary ! ) Mom didn't even flinch when I told her.. I think she is taking the "let me bury my head in the sand " approach.
It consumes my every waking minute... But I can only do so much since I am the nanny.
Are there any caregivers that have had similar situations?
Thank you!
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You need to report this. As a nanny you are obligated to report these instances. Especially if the mom is not doing enough to help her. The girl sounds depressed as is experiencing physiological as well as psychological symptoms. She needs help before it gets even worse. Self harm is a dangerous thing and is an extreme cry for help. She sounds out of control. Report this it's your responsibility as a care giver.