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Tue, Dec 01 2020, 8:22 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | He was still awake and heading to bed, and got upset over something inconsequential. He is always anxious but this was wayyyyy worse than usual. He has been more tense/stressed over the past day or two. |
Is there anything new happening in the home? Is he upset when he comes home from school? Has he stopped playing with another boy in the neighborhood suddenly.
When he's calm, ask him what his favorite part of school is. Listen attentively and engage in the conversation, rephrasing and repeating back to him so he knows you are really connecting.
Then ask him what the worst thing about school is. Try to keep quiet and listen as much as you can. Once he gets it all out, then you'll know what the problem is (if any).
Make sure that he knows that no matter what happened, you will not be mad if he comes and tells you. Tell him that it's your job to make him feel safe, and see if you can come up with a plan together.
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Tue, Dec 01 2020, 11:53 pm
I'm not familiar with the concept of these type of symptoms being caused by strep (not denying it, just not familiar with it!) but I am familiar with panic attacks and this does sound like one. Your ped is probably a good first stop.
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Thu, Dec 03 2020, 12:04 am
amother [ OP ] wrote: | Right I feel like it really was one, the fact that he was trying to calm himself down and taking deep breaths while hyperventilating made me think so. He NEVER listens when we try to help him to calm down when agitated/overwhelmed/stressed. But here he really knew he needed to, he was totally scared of what was happening. |
When he’s calm, can you talk to him about it? You don’t have to discuss the whole episode, but maybe you can ask him what he needs from you in case it happens again. Maybe a hug, chills, hand holding, reminders to take a deep breath, count to 10 with him...one of the above or all of the above? Etc.
When I have panic attacks I need a tight hug. When there’s no one around, I’ll “hug myself” with a shawl or scarf, like wrap it tight around my elbows and pull. It’s also helps to hold ice.
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