Parents of anxious kids/ teens support thread

[Stilllivinginazoo]

Hi
Welcome to parents of anxious/ teens thread.idea is to share tips and advice and listen and support each other on days things are getting tougher

From 2nd - 5th viking, then back to school on 7th.

Viking will try and visit a few with D's whilst on school hols and take some photos
Phil lil zoo and D's back 7th,dd2 8th
I'd be using the time at auntirsto stockpile extra rest ready for the inevitable hardwork on his return!

DS is slowly unravelling.i suspect me stressing about my massive to do list isn't helping....

Damn right zoo!

All 5 of the disabled child trolleys have been stolen from Sainsbury's. They cost Sainsbury's £600 each, they're worth £200 each as scrap metal.

I'm so angry. I can't take DS2 round Sainsbury's now, it's up to the café and back home. I had to leave DD watching him while he was watching TV today (the only time he's calm and quiet is in front of a screen ) so I could go shopping. DH is at a religious thing.

Phil what a crock
Those trolleys are a lifeline for many
I believe in karma.sorts out everyone in time

Hi everyone,how's Xmas been for you all?x

Mostly OK here, but DS2 can't get to sleep tonight. DD has to wait for him to get to sleep before she can go to bed, or he'll chat to her.

DS chats to lil zoo keeping her up if he's anxious and his distraction techniques don't work.he isn't too bad sleep deprived.shes a whiny grumpy bag without half decent amount shut eye!!

Well for reasons unknown D's has had massive wobbles last couple of nights resorting in rescue remedy before dinner and not sleeping much .he's not step foot outside since Xmas Eve must've and get him out tomorrow...

Poor boy. We 💜 Rescue Remedy for hormone surges here. Marvellous stuff! It should be available on prescription!

Deffo phil
Things ticking over ok at yours?

Everyone's nice and calm here at the moment: DD's playing music on YouTube, DS2's playing Work at a Pizza Place in Roblox. Flash points happen first thing in the morning and just before bed.

We took D's out to local park for a walk.he was obvs struggling as he was chattering about insects at breakneck speed.hes been twitchy since we got back and now curled up next to me stroking my jumper as we walk Edward scissorhands on tv

Do you know what's making him anxious? I'd have expected him to be calmer because he's not going to school. I'm trying to get a handle on DD's anxiety, that's hard enough.

Maybe the fact we haven't been going out he's not burning out the adrenaline?who knows.hes such an on edge little fella.im dreading the return to school(7th Jan) I can see it's going to be a major battle for him😢

Maybe take him for a sprint round the park every morning?

He won't run as makes heart beat faster
We try and walk him out somewhere but over Xmas we've all been quite homebody just hanging out.not done him any favours at all...

Happy New Year and best wishes to all in 2019. Been spending holidays in another city (DH hometown). Looking forward to going home on the 3rd. DS1 turns 16 on the 2nd so small party for him before we head back.

Lovely to hear from you Viking

Happy new year everyone.heres to some health and happiness in 2019

Happy New Year! 🍻🎆🎇

After all the fireworks last night D's has been very twitchy today
Phil hope you have a lot of sleep rest whilst DC are away

Hi, can I join please?

DS is 11 and has ASD and anxiety. He's really struggling with the New Year, he's spent the last 48 hours in a dark fog, swinging between crying and fits of rage. I just don't know what to do to help him.

Hi Zoo and Phil 💕💕

Welcome wheresmyhairytoe - sorry to hear you are struggling. ASD and anxiety unfortunately seem to go hand in hand. This is a welcoming and non-judgemental board of parents who are very understanding .

whereemyhairytoewelcome
That's a tough combo to work with
Have you got much support in RL?
My D's has gotten much worse last few days with anxiety.i think lack of exercise isn't helping here.cahms are very pro movement to release pent up anxiety with him so must try and errestle himnit of his pjs today.lack routine deffo not doing us any favours!
Do you have any tried and tested stuff that use day to day normally to help him?
It's very hard handling this sometimes.sending hugs

He has CBT at camhs weekly to help with his anxiety but obviously not been for a week over Christmas.
We went for a long walk yesterday but he spent all the time glued to my side saying "it's not 2019, it's not 2019" over and over 😔
Even his ps4 isn't helping as he goes wrong then explodes.
He'd been so much better since getting him in the right school but the change in date has tipped him over the edge again bless him.