High needs toddlers - does it get better?

[Midorichan]

Anyone have a high needs toddler who is now older and is life any easier now? I sometimes feel so depressed, each day is a hard struggle now I have a newborn too. He's very hard to deal with, though I'm learning a fabulous life lesson in patience, haha, despite the fact I cry most days. I'm not looking for suggestions as to what activities to do with him, just some positive outcome stories?
Please tell me, those of you who have been through this, that life gets easier eventually? I'm expecting every day to be a hard slog for at least a few years yet, but God...please tell me one day it'll get easier?

I'd like to know too please! I have a high needs 12 month old. Thankfully he's a million times easier the he was when he was a young baby (He was a nightmare and I hated every day!) and he's generally a bit to be around... but still very hard work, demanding, and utterly exhausting!

I would love to know the answer too! My DD is 13 months and has been a little nightmare from day 1! I struggle to find the strength to handle her 24/7 she’s so full on! Nice to know I’m not alone

Me too!! High needs 20 month old. Pretty sure he'll be an only as I don't think I can go through it all again.

He's like a tazmainain.decil.who.dosnt sleep more than 3 hours at a time and can't go more than 30 seconds.without being.picked up.

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you for posting your stories here. It's made me realise I'm not doing anything wrong with my DD. I'm glad to know that there is an end in sight and hearing that some people had easier second children makes me feel a bit more hopeful. My DD's father told me that he was the same as a child so at least I know I'm not imagining it. Hopefully you are all enjoying life a bit more now ! :)

As this post is now 6 years old, I’m curious to see what the outcome was? I’m in the same boat right noe.

I'd like to know what the outcome
Was too currently struggling to make it through a day with a ridic active 2yo who doesn't go to bed past 9 abs goes to nursery 5dpw!

@itscomplicatedlife @Mam2highspiritedchild I know you came here to seek advice but how are you guys getting on now? I have a very high needs 20 month old - he’s been the same since birth. Would really love to know how you coped, what your children are like now and if you’ve any advice please?