Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 For the last week or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I am having a ittle bit of the same issue. My son, who use to loved the words "Do you want to go into the pool?"...now is so afrad of the pool. When my husband, myself or even my mother in law ask him if he wants to go into the pool he screams No, No, No. Myhusband even went into the pool at my mother in laws house and Tyler was so scared. This has been going on for months now. To: sList Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:05:27 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears My son did not go out of the house for a whole month. He would run away from the door if it was opened. (this is the same boy that if you were not careful would go for a walk alone around the neighborhood! ) He would not even get in the pool which was his favorite passtime for 16 years. Don't remember name of med, but it helped. However, afterwards, he would not get in a car at all, no matter whose car, who was driving, type of car,etc. This lasted 5 months. No behaviorist, was able to help.Don't know how old your son is, but it may be part of the adolescent behaviors and hormones. Talk to a psychiatrist.YesmÃn Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last week or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 As I read your post, I remembered how my daughter would have sudden fears; example: she would repeatedly look up at the ceiling and go into a panic because she was "afraid" of the ceiling. I think that occurred pretty late in the school year. Now we recognize a seasonal pattern. Each year around May, she often has strange reactions. Some years it is typical allergy-type symptoms. Other years it becomes behavioral or sensory. This year it is increased chemical sensitivity. Then it just disappears. [We're still waiting for this year's manifestation to disappear!] We had read in the past how it is not unusual for autistic individuals to have different reactions to allergic triggers. The following is from a link I just found [we had read better articles but this conveys the idea]: Immuno Laboratories-Sidney Mac Baker, MD: "His allergic responses were cognitive and behavioral in the absence of the kinds of symptoms we usually consider to be allergic (stuffiness, eczema, wheezing, itching)....I am saying that children who have problems in the autistic spectrum ... are sensitive not just in the area of their senses, but also in their immune system's reaction to the environment." [Then Dr. Baker goes on to talk about the central nervous system and immune systems.] http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/158.cfm Both Baker and Doris Rapp write about allergies and autism. This may have nothing to do with what your son is going through, but it may be something else to consider. Good luck! MAUREEN VALDES wrote: For the last week or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries.  Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 : How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time? My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it. Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is: ymvaldivieso@... Best Regards, Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Which medicine is giving this fear? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Yesmin Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07 PM To: sList Subject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears : How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time? My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it. Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is: ymvaldiviesogmail Best Regards, Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetles”, “dogs”, “spiders”, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom” but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!” and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Anxiety is very, very common amongst kids with autism. It ranges from being hesitant and insecure at times to full blown panic. These "episodes" often come and go. Some are terrified by the water rushing when flushing the toilet, others are afraid of common items in the house such as plants, computers, decorations on the wall, pictures in a book and the PC. The children often tells the adult what it is. Some say they see persons that are invisible to me. Others tell me there are people in the closet. One girl told me there were little people in her oven. When my dad got alzheimers he developed the same irrational anxieties. He heard and saw people we could not see or hear. At times he tried to protect me from these people who often times came to 'get us". Risperdal helped to some degree...One of my best friends who had schizophrenia described the same thing, and so did a friend who was manic depressive. Paranoia and irrational fears are to me the worst part of any disorder. Liz Subject: RE: Anxiety/ FearsTo: sList Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 11:38 PM Which medicine is giving this fear? From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of YesminSent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it.Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yesmi, Tler loved the pool. We had trouble gtting him to come out. His school had swimming lessons at the beginning of the school year and after that he was scared. To: sList Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07:04 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it..Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I don't give him any medicine. To: sList Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:38:59 PMSubject: RE: Anxiety/ Fears Which medicine is giving this fear? From: sList@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:sList @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of YesminSent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07 PMTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it.Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 , you say that Tyler's fear for the pool started at school. Did you talk to his teachers to find out what happened? What was the trigger? Did he continue to participate in the swimming lessons after that, and if so, how did he do? Liz Subject: Re: Anxiety/ FearsTo: sList Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 12:43 PM Yesmi, Tler loved the pool. We had trouble gtting him to come out. His school had swimming lessons at the beginning of the school year and after that he was scared. From: Yesmin <vegacpaaol (DOT) com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07:04 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it..Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Liz, The swimming lessons were for a week. They just worked him to learn simple things in the pool, so he wasn't able to play like he normally does. To: sList Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 11:52:25 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears , you say that Tyler's fear for the pool started at school. Did you talk to his teachers to find out what happened? What was the trigger? Did he continue to participate in the swimming lessons after that, and if so, how did he do? Liz From: Wihlborg <ewihlborgyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Anxiety/ FearsTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 12:43 PM Yesmi, Tler loved the pool. We had trouble gtting him to come out. His school had swimming lessons at the beginning of the school year and after that he was scared. From: Yesmin <vegacpaaol (DOT) com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07:04 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it..Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 , "not being able to play like he normally does" would not make him fearful. I believe it is vital that parents receive adequate info immediately when these things happen. Were his teachers able to describe to you what happened? Did they invite you to attend to his lessons? Did you request a parent-teacher conference? Liz From: Wihlborg <ewihlborgyahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Anxiety/ FearsTo: sList@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 12:43 PM Yesmi, Tler loved the pool. We had trouble gtting him to come out. His school had swimming lessons at the beginning of the school year and after that he was scared. From: Yesmin <vegacpaaol (DOT) com>To: sList@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:07:04 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety/ Fears :How old is your son Tyler? Do you remember if he had any issues in the pool at any time?My son loved the pool so much, it was very strange for him not to want to go in it..Actually, 3 years before he had had a seizure while in the pool, and the next day he just wanted to go back in. I was the one that was afraid! Please note that effective August 31, 2006, my email address is:ymvaldivieso@ gmail.comBest Regards,Yesmin Anxiety/ Fears For the last wee k or so my son has developed some really intense fears that he has never had before. He suddenly is afraid of “beetlesâ€, “dogsâ€, “spidersâ€, bullies etc.. He actually begins to panic frantically screams and cries. Example: Today we leave our house and he will not move from the door with a very petrified look on his face. He begins to tell me “I want to go with you mom†but he is not moving. I ask him what is wrong and he begins to yell and cry and tell me “be careful mom, be careful!†and he is pointing at a dead leaf close to my feet. He is really frantic, he has never been this way before , where is this coming from? A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! A strong credit score is 700 or above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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