is this a tantrum?

[Gavlaar]

my ds is 15 months and has started having what i think are tantrums when he wakes up from naps.

Nothing triggers them as far as I can figure out. He literally screams and writhes on the floor for about 10 minutes after waking then calms down and seems fine.

is this normal? I would think that it was definitely a tantrum if he was reacting to something i.e wanting something he's not allowed but as far as i can tell nothing triggers it.

TBH it's very scary and i'm worried about him. he has a cold at the mo and had his mmr about 3 weeks ago so i'm wondering if he's having a reaction to this? he doesn't seem to be in pain but he won't let me near him whilst he's having the tantrum so who knows. he's perfectly happy the rest of the time.

any one else experienced this?

sounds like a tantrum to me, obviously somwthing has annoyed him and he can't express it.

could he just not be ready to wake up? my ds is always grizzley after a nap, not tantrumming really but very grumpy and doesn't want to interact, play, i just hold him, give him a snack to boost his blood sugar a bit and leave him to eat it in quiet while he wakes up properly. then i dare talk to him!

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i'm hoping it's just that meandjoe. it's just he's never done this before and it took me by suprise to say the least! (I got a bit teary as well because i really didn't know what to do. what a wuss!)

i suppose it's just part of growing up!

it's funny, he's just had a massive growth spurt physically but i also think he's had one developmentally as well. he seems to suddenly understand so much more and is sleeping better (yay!) but maybe the downside of this is that he gets a lot more frustrated too?

Thanks
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in my experience, yes the more developed they get, the more they are aware of things that annoy them, lol! my ds is 17 months and tantrums like a 2 year old now! i sometimes get upset about it too cos there's just nothing you can do to make it easier for them but i think it's just normal and he'll be fine!

thanks meandjoe, you've made me feel a whole lot better

(your little boy is beautiful btw!)

yes i know lol! thank you very kind of you!

i'm afraid tantrums are bloody awful but normal, especially when waking up or tired. xxxx