30 days and still waiting . . .

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Hi,

Today is day 30 for the Valtrex and our daughter (9) is showing no

signs of coming out of this regression. I am getting a little

concerned as I am seeing behaviors that seem to be taking hold as

habits, almost. What concerns me most is:

1. general communication is now worse (as compared to before Valtrex

or even to the first week of Valtrex where she improved slightly)--she

rarely talks to us except to ask us basic questions or to tell us to

" go away " .

2. She wants to spend all her time at home alone and not be talked to

by anybody.

3. Her sensory issues are very heightened. Especially when it comes

to noise and brushing her hair.

4. She has been sick with cold symptoms off and on for weeks. Now she

seems to have this permanent clogged throat, prompting lots of

throat-clearing.

5. She is pacing/running/jumping a lot in the house, but this could be

due to boredom.

6. She is doing a lot more repetitive self-talk.

7. I have also seen some mouthing of objects, which she normally does

not do.

8. Finally, she is incredibly anxious, especially about the rituals

that she has created.

I saw Stan's post that mentioned regressions lasting 40 days but I

don't like my daughter's new " norm " that she seems to be settiling

into. Comments, please?

-Suzanne

Woodland Hills, CA