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How to deal with the constant obsessing/fixation?
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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 43536" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>I have done a lot of observing about obsessions as I have a easy child who is totally obsessive (video games these days). I also have my difficult child who has Autistic tendencies and has had serious obsessions since he was 2. </p><p></p><p>Along the way between the two kids, I've seen obsessions being a normal part of human behavior, a definite offshoot of Autism, spurred on by anxiety, and worsened by a bad medication reaction. I've seen it play both a good and bad role in my childrens' lives. What I have observed in my difficult child who is now very close to neurotypical with only remnants of Autism shining through is that obsessions play a vital role in his life due to his neurological wiring. It's like a drug to him: too much or too little obsessive interest/activity causes boredom, angst, and seriously threatens functioning. But he functions best and is happiest when he has a certain level of obsessive interest/activity. When the scales tip in either direction I go looking for answers because it's a sign that he's tired of the old obsessions and needs a new one to fill that void or else there is something in his life causing anxiety.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps. I know it's making you crazy but he's going to need some understanding until he's over this hurdle--trust me, it's no fun for him either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 43536, member: 701"] I have done a lot of observing about obsessions as I have a easy child who is totally obsessive (video games these days). I also have my difficult child who has Autistic tendencies and has had serious obsessions since he was 2. Along the way between the two kids, I've seen obsessions being a normal part of human behavior, a definite offshoot of Autism, spurred on by anxiety, and worsened by a bad medication reaction. I've seen it play both a good and bad role in my childrens' lives. What I have observed in my difficult child who is now very close to neurotypical with only remnants of Autism shining through is that obsessions play a vital role in his life due to his neurological wiring. It's like a drug to him: too much or too little obsessive interest/activity causes boredom, angst, and seriously threatens functioning. But he functions best and is happiest when he has a certain level of obsessive interest/activity. When the scales tip in either direction I go looking for answers because it's a sign that he's tired of the old obsessions and needs a new one to fill that void or else there is something in his life causing anxiety. Hope this helps. I know it's making you crazy but he's going to need some understanding until he's over this hurdle--trust me, it's no fun for him either. [/QUOTE]
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