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Beginning to really worry about my DS #2 (not difficult child)
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<blockquote data-quote="Big Bad Kitty" data-source="post: 40425" data-attributes="member: 3647"><p>Pixie went through a phase where she was afraid that there were "bad guys" hiding under her bed. We did a similar thing, with the glitter, to keep the bad guys out.</p><p></p><p>Then, one night, she had a bad dream, causing anxiety at bedtime. I bought her a dreamcatcher. We would shake it out over the trash can every morning (to get rid of any bad dreams that got caught there) and put it back over her bed so it was "clean" for when she went to sleep. </p><p></p><p>The difference is, I know there were no "bad guys". However, I could not control her bad dreams. The dream catcher worked great until the very night that she had another bad dream. Then I heard for weeks how "I lied to her". It started the anxiety all over again, and she ended up in my bed.</p><p></p><p>Your difficult child is having anxiety over insects. If you use "bug spray", and a bug gets into his room, it could traumatize him, based on how anxious he is. </p><p></p><p>I like the idea of a strict routine. Perhaps it could include a soothing lavendar bath. Also talking to him about it is a marvelous thing. The more he can address his fears, the less power those fears have. </p><p></p><p>And, on the complete other side of the spectrum, until he gets in to see the neuropsychologist, I would not be adverse to letting him crash on the couch (or the floor, or with you) if it made him feel more comfortable or "in control". Whatever it is he is feeling, it is very real to him. </p><p></p><p>Hugs to you and that little guy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Bad Kitty, post: 40425, member: 3647"] Pixie went through a phase where she was afraid that there were "bad guys" hiding under her bed. We did a similar thing, with the glitter, to keep the bad guys out. Then, one night, she had a bad dream, causing anxiety at bedtime. I bought her a dreamcatcher. We would shake it out over the trash can every morning (to get rid of any bad dreams that got caught there) and put it back over her bed so it was "clean" for when she went to sleep. The difference is, I know there were no "bad guys". However, I could not control her bad dreams. The dream catcher worked great until the very night that she had another bad dream. Then I heard for weeks how "I lied to her". It started the anxiety all over again, and she ended up in my bed. Your difficult child is having anxiety over insects. If you use "bug spray", and a bug gets into his room, it could traumatize him, based on how anxious he is. I like the idea of a strict routine. Perhaps it could include a soothing lavendar bath. Also talking to him about it is a marvelous thing. The more he can address his fears, the less power those fears have. And, on the complete other side of the spectrum, until he gets in to see the neuropsychologist, I would not be adverse to letting him crash on the couch (or the floor, or with you) if it made him feel more comfortable or "in control". Whatever it is he is feeling, it is very real to him. Hugs to you and that little guy. [/QUOTE]
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