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Is there something in the air?

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mashville · 02/03/2022 21:30

My 8 year old daughter came in from school and literally had a breakdown because I couldn't put up her LED lights in her room tonight. I have never her seen her like that before. We have spoken since and as far as she says there is nothing bothering her at school, or anything but boy oh boy. She had the tantrum of all tantrums, she was slamming doors, crying, screaming she wished she was never born, hates her life, hates me, hates her auntie, hates her cousin, I'm the worst mum ever. Crying and hyperventilating. Swinging between screaming hysterically, breaking down crying apologising and then storming away screaming insults again. I tried to help her regulate her emotions but there was no calming her down. She wasn't allowed tv tonight due to her behaviour and thankfully went for an early night without much of a fight. I am in shock with how terribly out of character she behaves tonight.

Upon speaking to my sister, her daughter was the same, complete nightmare all night. I then spoke to my friend and both of her sons have been really challenging since finishing school also.

Anyone else's acting up?

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ToooOldForThis · 02/03/2022 23:12

I was going to post this elsewhere but i think it kind of fits here...I think my kids (home and school) are quite confused over "but what's happened to covid?". Is it gone? Well no but yes but no...

Obviously the horrific situation in Ukraine has diverted their attention, but it almost feels like they have had no closure, or summing up of the past 2 years, and it's really unsettled them

TheFormidableMrsC · 02/03/2022 23:13

Actually I always feel terrible and unsettled before the full moon and that will be why I have felt like that this week. I'm ok tonight though.

Psuedoshoes · 02/03/2022 23:15

My just-turned-12 year old was moody a few days ago, absolute foul mood. The wind blew our outside bins over making loud bangs and she had a full blown panic attack - when it was over she told me she knows it may be daft but she thought it was the Russians bombing us. They've had to deal with unrest since 2016 pretty much and it's getting to them I think Sad

goingback · 02/03/2022 23:16

Definitely the Moon- look what it does to the sea, imagine the imbalances it causes in a kids body. The Wolfman stories didn't just come from an overactive imagination.

And the news- kids unable to comprehend and process

MurmuratingStarling · 02/03/2022 23:16

I think the moon/phases of the moon, and the full moon especially can have an effect on peoples moods and temperaments. If you google it, a number of sites come up with evidence that the moon affects people moods. (Some circumstantial, and some anecdotal, but some scientific...)

However, I don't think people feeling low and blue and depressed lately is anything to do with the moon! It's the shit state of life (and the world,) right now that's doing that!

YesIReallyDoLikeRootBeer · 02/03/2022 23:16

@saraclara

Is it fuck the moon.

It's as though some people on this thread are living under a rock. Kids are dealing with some REALLY scary stuff right now, that they simply can't process and are too scared to even ask about.

I can't believe all the laughing emojis. For goodness sake, talk to and listen to your kids, and try to imagine and empathise with what they're going through right now.

I agree with you. The moon happens EVERY month so if that were it you would notice your kids acting this way every month, not just now. For kids who are too young to understand they could still be picking up on anxiety in the adults around them. People are more accepting that its the moon then the stress and anxiety of what is going on in Ukraine right now Maybe its a defense mechanism to blame the moon and not have to think about how what is happening will be effecting the children (not saying that negatively, saying it as even possibly being done subconsciously)
LovedayCL · 02/03/2022 23:19

@saraclara

Is it fuck the moon.

It's as though some people on this thread are living under a rock. Kids are dealing with some REALLY scary stuff right now, that they simply can't process and are too scared to even ask about.

I can't believe all the laughing emojis. For goodness sake, talk to and listen to your kids, and try to imagine and empathise with what they're going through right now.

You could consider empathy for the adults on here who are expressing the hard time they’re having while their children are having a hard time. Letting off steam here is a good option.
Amnotamug · 02/03/2022 23:20

I had first day off today after 5 days…I had big plans and so much to do ! I cleaned bathroom,went to Sainsbury’s and then did literally fuck all …a complete waste of the day ! Oh I did feed the dog 👏

livinthedream1995 · 02/03/2022 23:20

My middle child has started coming out in chicken pox, which I expected as eldest has just had them, but he went from being fine with no spots at nursery drop off to suddenly spiking a temp of 39 at 10.30 and me rushing to get him and discovering spots around his tummy under where his nappy sits that weren’t there when I got him ready for nursery. First day back at nursery in 2 weeks and he only managed an hour and a half lol. Let him nap longer than normal as the chicken pox was obviously making him feel poorly (my eldest only had one day of feeling off, rest of the time he was absolutely fine in himself, just spotty) and he’s off his food, which for him is a pretty good indicator that he feels rough. Put him to bed at 7.30 as he was close to falling asleep on his bedroom floor watching me put the bedtime books away. Then the calpol he had at 7 hit him and he was awake til 9.15 shouting ready, steady go and catapulting his dummies and teddies out the cot. He has also has woken up twice since then.

Youngest has only cat napped for 10 minute stints since 6 despite me trying all the usual tricks to get him to sleep.

Whatever’s in the air tonight can leave now 😂

MaybeMaybeNotJ · 02/03/2022 23:23

Both children crying over all sorts tonight. They’re much more exhausted than usual.

Libraryghost · 02/03/2022 23:24

The fucking moon. Good God, grow up. Kids have lived through a pandemic now are hearing talk of war, whispers in the playground etc. I think it’s more likely that they are unsettled due to this than the bloody moon. Take a look at what’s going on right now in the world and have a chat with your kiddies. I can’t believe grown women can talk such rot. Next it will be their star signs are out of alignment.

saraclara · 02/03/2022 23:25

Says the person who im going to confidently assume does not work with kids, at least not on a daily caring capacity

Your confidence is misplaced @liveforsummer. I've spent my entire career working with kids all day every day. Specifically with kids who struggle with managing their emotions and behaviours. And of course, have brought my own two up to adulthood.

BuddhaForMary · 02/03/2022 23:26

Yup this has been us for the last couple of days. DD11 is at her dads tonight and he's been messaging me all evening asking what's up with her! I'm putting it down to the moon.

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mashville · 02/03/2022 23:26

@Libraryghost

The fucking moon. Good God, grow up. Kids have lived through a pandemic now are hearing talk of war, whispers in the playground etc. I think it’s more likely that they are unsettled due to this than the bloody moon. Take a look at what’s going on right now in the world and have a chat with your kiddies. I can’t believe grown women can talk such rot. Next it will be their star signs are out of alignment.
There's a polite way to put things you are aware? Can't imagine that's how you would talk to a random group of mums in the playground. Downright rude.
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saraclara · 02/03/2022 23:27

Next it will be their star signs are out of alignment.

Indeed @Libraryghost. I'm getting my healing crystals out as I type.

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mashville · 02/03/2022 23:28

Some people are so rude in here, just scroll on by, no need to comment if nothing nice to say.

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Booboobibles · 02/03/2022 23:28

It’s easier to cope with it being the moon causing the upset but it’s not even a full moon - it’s a new moon which will slowly build back up to a full moon over the next two weeks. The wind does upset my mood though so maybe it’s partly that.

Oddly enough I’ve been crying on and off for almost a week….😔

BuddhaForMary · 02/03/2022 23:29

Mine are always more emotional at new moon and full moon, as am I. Don't care if some posters think that's bollocks quite honestly 🤷🏻‍♀️

downbythewoods · 02/03/2022 23:29

My son was tearful for no reason he could name this morning. Totally beside himself. He found out his secondary school place yesterday. He got his first choice but was overwhelmed. We gave him the day off to regroup. There's a lot going on out there.

theluckiest · 02/03/2022 23:30

No idea if it's the moon, the news or something in the air but yep, am a primary school teacher and we had a discussion about this very thing in the staff room today. It's like a weird air of hysteria.

I felt quite weepy on Monday after school as my class were wild and I just didn't know what had got into them (I normally run a very tight ship with wonderful, generally well-behaved children) They we're just hyper & super-silly.

But I'm also completely knackered. Considering we've just had half term, this is weird. Everyone seems exhausted.

Psuedoshoes · 02/03/2022 23:31

It shows, sara, thank you for pointing out the facts that our kids do not in fact live under rocks, and actually have awareness of the terrible things happening around us. I cannot believe some are actually taking offence to what you stated. I fully agree with you - it's definitely not "the moon".

Libraryghost · 02/03/2022 23:33

@mashville I assure you I would! Think about what is going on in the world and what kids are hearing and why there anxiety might be at an all time high? Then grown women are harping on about the moon? I suppose it saves having a difficult conversation with your kids.

saraclara · 02/03/2022 23:33

It's like a weird air of hysteria.

If, as so many people on here seem to think, it's the moon, there'd be this weird sense of hysteria every month. There isn't.

Why those same people can't see just what's a bit different about the last few days, I don't know.

JungleBungles · 02/03/2022 23:34

Both of mine have been awful tonight.

Tears, tantrums, moody, and general crap behaviour…they seem to take it in turns.

Glad they both went to bed early and are now asleep

Stephthegreat · 02/03/2022 23:35

Ukraine. That’s what it is, kids are picking up on it.