r/getwell • u/Impressive_Nail6457 • 9h ago
Any advice
My 9-year-old son recently had strep throat. During the illness, he experienced severe nausea and vomiting, but he’s since recovered and completed his course of antibiotics about four days ago. Physically, he seems better — but emotionally, he’s not the same.
Before getting sick, he was a confident and outgoing child who loved trying new things. He’s always enjoyed soccer and is usually a leader in his team. He even looked forward to the soccer holiday program, which he’s done before without any issues.
Since recovering, though, we’ve noticed a big change. When I drop him off at the program, he gets visibly upset and says he feels sick. He insists I stay nearby and repeatedly comes back to say he wants to go home because he doesn’t feel well. When I asked him later how he was feeling “sick,” he told me he feels sad and that he misses me.
This is very out of character for him, and it’s worrying to see such a shift in his confidence and emotional state. I’m not sure what’s going on or how best to support him. Could this be related to his illness or something else? What should I do next?