6 Year old Daughter talking in her head

[mommy42cuties]

My DD recently had an outbreak of hearing "a voice" in her head with bad thoughts.  Such as, I hate God, I love the Devil, grandma is fat, I hate Daddy, mommy has a big belly, ETC...It started Saturday the 14th and she is in tears about it.  I asked her what the voice sounds like and she said herself.  It gives her other bad thoughts like boy private parts and saying the "F" word.  

A little background on our situation.  Her father cheated on my in May 2011 and we seperated.  We were a close family.  He immediatly moved in with his GF and a couple of months later I started dating someone new.  I did not immedialty introduce the guy to the kids, but about 3 months after we dated I did.  My ex and his GF are not married, but will be having a baby just any day now and I am now married to the guy I was dating.  So, he is now their Step Dad and they get along very well.  They love him and he loves them.....

But, just wondering if all this change all so fast is what is making her hear these things/thoughts?  Is she depressed or is it something more?

Thanks for your help,
Mommy42cuties

[margypops]

I wonder if she has been hearing any of this, from the way you describe the language and behavior, so I would check out whats happning when shes not with you, has she older siblings, how does she get on with your new BF .there seem to be a lot of factors going on here , good Luck

[specialmom]

Yes, I think the changes have something to do with this.  Many kids hear a 'voice' in their head that sounds like themselves . . . don't you hear your own sometimes?  That it is saying bad things makes me sad for your little girl.  She does sound like she is distressed emotionally.  Lots of big changes for her in a short time.  

I am thinking that the new baby coming is a biggie, all the new people---  husband's girlfriend, your husband, etc.  Hopefully you and her dad try to remain on good terms for some consistency.  

The only other thought I have and it is not a good one is that something is going on over at her dad's house.  Hateful language, negative talk,  the 'boys parts' and F word, etc.  I'd investigate further with her about that.

But overall, do you think your daughter could use a neutral party to speak with such as a therapist specializing in kids?  

Also, if she is 6, she's in elementary school.  Talk to your school counselor----  our school has various small group support groups for kids going through life changes at home like divorce.  The counselor can be a great help to you with her I would think.

Anyway, keep your eye on this and consider the counselor.  I'd try your very best to not have much more change with what you can control (on your end, no big moves, no new baby from you, etc.).  good luck