I'm not sure what to do to help my 5 year DD. A couple of weeks ago she started screaming and running away from things that swing eg swings at parks, balloons with strings, the light cord in the bathroom. She gets extremely distressed heavy breathing can't talk or she shouts and screams. It looks to me like she is having a panic attack but I guess to others it looks like a tantrum. She even wanted to leave her own birthday party the other day as i brought balloons (this is very unlike her she loves parties). Once I took the balloons away she was back to dancing and having loads of fun. She won't go into the bathroom without me or my DH, when before she would go on her own, just incase the light is swinging. She cried and ran away from my mum as she was swinging her arm when walking carrying shopping.
I have tried telling her off, I have tried reassuring her, I have tried comforting her the only thing that helps is taking her out of the situation. I can't keep doing this as I can not, not buy shopping, or go into certain rooms of the house, or basically never take her anywhere.
It also seems to be escalating as she finds more things that's are swinging and she now has one of these "moments" once a day. I'm worried she's not going to leave the house!
I guess I'm looking to see if anyone else has experienced this. I'm aware that I sound very PFB but it is really distressing for her and us and it's starting to affect her everyday life. I'm also always aware she might bolt off at any moment. I'm not sure if it's worth a trip to the doctors or if it will just go away after time? Just to mention she has just started school but they haven't said anything should I mention to them?
Sorry it's so long any advice appreciated thank you
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