Jordma1211

I tried to respond to the post again, and it didn't look like it came up. In case I'm repeating myself, sorry! No, neither of my children have been diagnosed with anything. I had googled fear of dandelions (as I'm sure you've done a million times!) and your post came up. I was so excited to see it, I quick joined the board just so I could get in touch with you!! My daughter, has already asked about being pen pals. She was so incredibly happy to see that she wasn't the only one. I actually just now had to pull her out of camp because they were flying around everywhere. I can't believe how much this affects her. It's so horrible because I feel like there's nothing I can do. One therapist tried the baggy, and it didn't really work with her. She wouldn't ever go any further than them in the baggy. Anyway, my email address is jordma1211@gmail.com. Please email me and I'll send you our mailing address. I am so happy I have someone to talk about this with, who understands!!! I'm hoping we could help each other out, and maybe our daughters will be able to help each other out as well. Here's hoping!!!

You don't know how relieved I was to read this post!!! My 9-year-old daughter has the same exact fear to what sounds like the same extent. It started around 18 months as well, and we have no idea why. We've even tried therapy, which really hasn't helped. She dreads Spring and will avoid going outside at all costs during the high "fuzzy" days. She calls them white fuzzies and it has gone from just the dandelions to any white fuzzies flying around. We are at a loss of what to do. She hates being terrified of them and thinks she's the only one in the world who is. Every year we pray that her fear is gone, but it never is. We are still trying things, and I will let you know what works if anything. Please do the same!