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<blockquote data-quote="Josie" data-source="post: 365261" data-attributes="member: 1792"><p>Personally, I would not limit her activities. As you know, my daughter is in a similar situation. I encourage her to do things, but I don't push her. I have seen how she falls apart afterwards and would not pressure that choice on her. If she thinks the outing is worth it, I go out of my way to make it happen. I am not sure she will always be able to do things, so I want her to enjoy it when she can.</p><p></p><p>I think it is great that your daughter has such a desire to go do things. Better that than giving up. I would let her enjoy her life as much as possible. </p><p></p><p>Since her activities interfere with your nighttime sleep, in an ideal world, I would think about telling her she can't wake you up or getting husband to get up more. I know, though, it is very hard for a mom to not want to be there for their child in this situation. My daughter feels more of a need to be strong for her dad but will let it out for me. I am glad she has an outlet for her pain, but I have had husband be with her a few times, just so I could get a break. When she was not sleeping, we did take turns.</p><p></p><p>Maybe you could get everything together the night before that she might need, so she doesn't have to get up or get you up.</p><p></p><p>I have had to go to out of mainstream doctors to get any help for my daughter. I like doctors with an MD or DO that use alternative and conventional treatments. Going to the regular doctors is too frustrating. I think they are trained to go through a checklist of symptoms and if you don't fit into one of the diagnosis's, they call it anxiety.</p><p></p><p>ETA: I wouldn't add limits for her health's sake, but for yours, if you need a break.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Josie, post: 365261, member: 1792"] Personally, I would not limit her activities. As you know, my daughter is in a similar situation. I encourage her to do things, but I don't push her. I have seen how she falls apart afterwards and would not pressure that choice on her. If she thinks the outing is worth it, I go out of my way to make it happen. I am not sure she will always be able to do things, so I want her to enjoy it when she can. I think it is great that your daughter has such a desire to go do things. Better that than giving up. I would let her enjoy her life as much as possible. Since her activities interfere with your nighttime sleep, in an ideal world, I would think about telling her she can't wake you up or getting husband to get up more. I know, though, it is very hard for a mom to not want to be there for their child in this situation. My daughter feels more of a need to be strong for her dad but will let it out for me. I am glad she has an outlet for her pain, but I have had husband be with her a few times, just so I could get a break. When she was not sleeping, we did take turns. Maybe you could get everything together the night before that she might need, so she doesn't have to get up or get you up. I have had to go to out of mainstream doctors to get any help for my daughter. I like doctors with an MD or DO that use alternative and conventional treatments. Going to the regular doctors is too frustrating. I think they are trained to go through a checklist of symptoms and if you don't fit into one of the diagnosis's, they call it anxiety. ETA: I wouldn't add limits for her health's sake, but for yours, if you need a break. [/QUOTE]
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