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May 23, 2017
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mosterlow
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It's not a cure all, but outdoor play does help
but I would still continue therapy for him along with encouraging outdoor activities per the therapist advice.
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I usually don't feel comfortable posting personal stuff here on cb, but
IndependentGeorge
5/23/17 9:20am
Wow, sounds like a real tough situation. I've had experience with adult family members with this sort of thing, but not
CalGTR
5/23/17 9:26am
I know there is a stigma against medication but it really does help.
FootBackwards
5/23/17 9:27am
He is. He has only been on it maybe a week and a half, but I think it might take
IndependentGeorge
5/23/17 9:30am
Great, you're on the right track then.
FootBackwards
5/23/17 9:42am
Have you asked relatives what medication they use? Some work better than others
SportsRoad
5/23/17 9:50am
This is the right idea.
bluecheese
5/23/17 9:34am
Medication is definitely needed sometimes, but it is really tricky with youth
runnincoug
5/23/17 10:13am
Medication in my experience is a stabalizer, not a long term solution.
RealityCheck
5/23/17 12:20pm
I don't personally have this, but I would advise taking to his therapist
mosterlow
5/23/17 9:28am
ask the therapist about cognitive behavioral therapy and go see a child
swimbro
5/23/17 9:29am
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JimmyZ
5/23/17 9:34am
I would be lying if I said the thought hasn't crossed my mind.
IndependentGeorge
5/23/17 9:43am
my non-professional, probably unhelpful guess
Cougarclaw
5/23/17 10:25am
or bullying. make sure he knows he will never be in trouble for what he tells yo
BYU-Texas
5/23/17 9:45am
The Brethren have touted the importance of Wholesome Recreation recently.
Q-grr
5/23/17 10:02am
I try and push him to go do stuff outside with me and get some sun.
IndependentGeorge
5/23/17 10:07am
It's not a cure all, but outdoor play does help
mosterlow
5/23/17 10:11am
Dumb question, does he play with a sibling or you?
AFcoogPT
5/23/17 10:15am
Yes. He plays with his sister and me sometimes.
IndependentGeorge
5/23/17 10:30am
Great. One of my kids loves it when I play with her.
AFcoogPT
5/23/17 10:33am
Do you get on the ground at his level? Has he ever enjoyed wrestling with Dad?
Q-grr
5/23/17 10:56am
I would recommend this book.
Mises
5/23/17 10:05am
My son has had moments where he has some high anxiety...
Coug
5/23/17 10:05am
There is a great book called "feeling good". I don't remember the author. It
AFcoogPT
5/23/17 10:06am
Link on Amazon
Florwood
5/23/17 10:09am
That's the one.
AFcoogPT
5/23/17 10:13am
Sending you a BM with some good links to websites for childhood anxiety disorders. All are from good sources with
soupie
5/23/17 10:31am
My heart goes out to you, I have 3 boys and one of my greatest fears is not
Pretorian
5/23/17 10:33am
Couple people have asked for the links so I'll post them here. They are geared towards children
soupie
5/23/17 10:44am
I'm no expert, but if it has only been the last month or so, I would wonder what
vegasnative
5/23/17 12:28pm
Here's a concise article about things to say to help a child through their anxiety.
soupie
5/23/17 9:36pm
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