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Kids with Night Terrors
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:23 pm
Any of you parents have any experience dealing with your kid having night terrors?
It is absolutely horrible and I'm trying everything I can. Going to doctor next week but open to any suggestions.
My 2 year old has recently started waking up in the middle of the night with blood curdling screams followed by long tantrums and strange behavior in the middle of the night. She cries the whole time while demanding all lights off and pointing randomly saying "there" to which as soon as we start walking her that way she points somewhere else and it goes on for 10 or 20 minutes at a time. She also hits us during these.
The last episode was her doing all those things while making us set her down and she went into a spare room, slammed the door and physically tried to hold the door shut so we couldn't come in.
It's terrifying and they usually end with her seemingly snapping out of it instantly as if nothing happened. These all happened between 1 and 3am except for two that happened while she was awake and came out of nowhere. They are all completely out of character and have tried multiple things that haven't worked. Any help would be appreciated.
It is absolutely horrible and I'm trying everything I can. Going to doctor next week but open to any suggestions.
My 2 year old has recently started waking up in the middle of the night with blood curdling screams followed by long tantrums and strange behavior in the middle of the night. She cries the whole time while demanding all lights off and pointing randomly saying "there" to which as soon as we start walking her that way she points somewhere else and it goes on for 10 or 20 minutes at a time. She also hits us during these.
The last episode was her doing all those things while making us set her down and she went into a spare room, slammed the door and physically tried to hold the door shut so we couldn't come in.
It's terrifying and they usually end with her seemingly snapping out of it instantly as if nothing happened. These all happened between 1 and 3am except for two that happened while she was awake and came out of nowhere. They are all completely out of character and have tried multiple things that haven't worked. Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:29 pm to Soup Sammich
Knew someone with them. He was medicated. I think they stopped around puberty. He is normal
Stinks your going through this
Stinks your going through this
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:32 pm to Soup Sammich
We went through it with one of our children for about a year. As terrible as they are they really are harmless and will most likely pass in the next year or so.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:36 pm to Soup Sammich
quote:
pointing randomly saying "there"
They are ready to believe you.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:39 pm to Soup Sammich
It's probably just sleep paralysis and they are seeing crazy shite fir the first time. Better to get used to it now so they can cope later.
Try a nightlight. Godspeed.
Try a nightlight. Godspeed.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:41 pm to Soup Sammich
My daughter only has them when she is running fever but yeah they are horrifying.
Last one she was convinced ants were all over her and it was the most real fear I've seen in a long time. It's hard to hear your kid scream like that.
Last one she was convinced ants were all over her and it was the most real fear I've seen in a long time. It's hard to hear your kid scream like that.
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:45 pm to Soup Sammich
It takes awhile but start documenting everything. What they ate? Did they nap and for how long? Previous night hours slept. Bedtime? And on and on.
You will notice a pattern of when they have night terrors and when they don't.
Our son gets them when he is over exhausted. Our family dog has been sleeping with him for a month now and we have been doing good. A routine helps tremendously. Bedtime is the same every night. We plan around it and don't bend anymore.
FYI...my son spent 3 nights in an epilepsy monitoring unit last month they were so bad.
You will notice a pattern of when they have night terrors and when they don't.
Our son gets them when he is over exhausted. Our family dog has been sleeping with him for a month now and we have been doing good. A routine helps tremendously. Bedtime is the same every night. We plan around it and don't bend anymore.
FYI...my son spent 3 nights in an epilepsy monitoring unit last month they were so bad.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:46 pm to Salmon
If I believed in ghost I really would think that is what she is seeing and causing it. I'm just hoping it's not a serious medical issue. Hopefully these will pass but it is such a helpless and terrifying feeling, not to mention exhausting.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:46 pm to Soup Sammich
Is there a pattern to it? My three year old only has them when she doesn't take a nap during the day.
It really does suck though. Nothing you can do about it.
It really does suck though. Nothing you can do about it.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:50 pm to Soup Sammich
My son had them for a brief period at about 2-3 years old. A child psychologist told us they were part of brain development and just to let him go through it and make sure he doesn't hurt himself. We did and it only lasted a 5-6 months. Very scary when it happens.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:50 pm to Pretzel Logic
She has a routine that she follows pretty strictly. I'm gonna start documenting what she eats because it did cross my mind that sugar or something may play a part in it.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:51 pm to Soup Sammich
My son had them, they went away on their own.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:53 pm to Soup Sammich
Try changing things up if she is in a routine and they happen pretty regular. We noticed baggy PJs would increase the chances too. When he would turn and twist in bed they would contrict and cause panic. Wouldn't wake up fully to adjust them then bam...psychotic night terror.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:53 pm to Soup Sammich
It's called sleep inertia and adults get it too. Imagine waking up completely disoriented and scared. Now imagine that as a 2 year old that has no comprehension about what's happening.
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:54 pm to Soup Sammich
Please don't Medicate your child. Ultimately, it is your kid and you will make the decision but too many people throw kids on different medicines for one (doesn't seem like it to you I know) minor thing and the kid ends of having larger issues later on because of it. There might be something to the whole 3am thing. I would first try a different diet/ sleep schedule. Maybe try taking her for long walks or something right before bath and bed. That might wear her out more and let her sleep all night. Just suggestions... Good luck, keep us updated.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:54 pm to Trauma14
I do want to say nothing can really stop them but we as parents can try to minimize the risks as much as possible.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:59 pm to Soup Sammich
My oldest did briefly. It's almost like they're in a zombie state. It happened more frequently when she was physically exhausted. We thought that skipping naps and being more active would help her stay asleep through the night. Some nights it worked and others she would be in that night terror state. We decided her little wake-ups at night were easier to deal with than the zombie state crying and screaming that would go on for an hour or so.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:03 pm to Trauma14
I really do appreciate all the advice. As bad as they seem, I feel a little better. They just started within the last month and it's been 3 really bad ones. I can see why she may be scared from a nightmare but I can't understand the need for all lights to be off and wanting to be alone in a pitch black unfamiliar room. Makes me think she isn't fully awake but she has had 1 major episode while she was fully awake during the day. It's a confusing situation.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:06 pm to Soup Sammich
do they watch scary movies? and play games of death and destruction?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:07 pm to Soup Sammich
Nothing makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck and you have a minor stroke like hearing a child let out a banshee scream at 3 in the morning.
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