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amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I would do a sleep study (waking during an apnea can be crazy weird). My 7 year old refuses to go upstairs alone to get in the bath, but once he's set up, he's fine. I'm sure others will have more advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Teeth grinding is a sign of anxiety, magnesium deficiency or TMJ. Have you considered a therapist to help him deal with his anxiety issues? I would get him a check up first, then go to a therapist to help him deal with anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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********* Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It does sound like anxiety to me, too. I know first hand how hard it is on a mama when one of her boys struggles with that. :grouphug: Perhaps start by reading Freeing Your Child From Anxiety, by Chansky, and What To Do When You Worry Too Much, by Huebner. These two authors also have OCD books, which are what I read after many recommendations here on the hive when my ds9 was struggling mightily with OCD and anxiety. (Not saying it sounds like you're stuggling with OCD as well as anxiety, but rather that I am recommending these books based on the fact that I read the OCD 'versions' by the same authors, and found them extremely helpful.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 There's also a trauma technique where you talk thru a traumatic experience and can find relief from the strong emotions you've associated with it. It's not therapy, exactly, but a layperson who has been trained in it can do it. Great results. I have a friend (who IS a therapist) who just completed training in the technique that can give you info on it, if you want. I mention it since you say the 3yo experience is to blame. Just another avenue to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Get a full workup on him first. Low iron and low B12 can cause anxiety....this is what my endocrinologist just told me yesterday. So rule out any and all possible physical issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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