I'm no expert, but if it has only been the last month or so, I would wonder what

May 23, 2017
12:28:58pm

vegasnative Starter

happened a month or so ago. Some trauma? A big change? I don't know how you could get him to talk about it, but if there has been a change there is probably a reason.

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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.

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