My 2.5-year-old son wakes up twice a night and becomes hysterical. He lunges, he starts screaming (which is why he suffers from laryngitis all the time). It's hard to help him because he starts kicking, he doesn't even want to hug him. Why is this happening? During the day he is a very cheerful child, there are no major problems with him. These nocturnal attacks have been going on since my son went to kindergarten - does it have anything to do? He goes to kindergarten willingly, the ladies praise him, he does not cry, he is not hysterical, he is very active. From birth, it is meant to sleep at the same time. Attacks last from 20 minutes to an hour. How do we know not to react? Should we go to a psychologist? Are these reactions normal and how to deal with them?
Izabelo! These types of reactions are nervous in nature. They are not a symptom of some serious illness. Probably my son is reacting to the tensions accumulated during the day. Try to calm it down as much as possible before going to bed. Provide him with gentleness, warmth and peace. During the day, protect him from conversations and TV shows that scare you. A lot of shock comes from both children's programs and, for example, information services for adults. Violence, accidents, diseases, wars, etc. are great experiences for children. They destroy their safety. The child's imagination processes such information and images, causing fears for himself, mother, etc. The danger appears in dreams. Therefore, protect a vulnerable child. Another possible reason for the night "attacks" is the lack of your physical closeness, or the darkness that Michał is afraid of. Try to leave some lights on at night. If your child has a room, keep the door open or sleep nearby. Maybe then the reactions after waking up will be milder? Also try giving Michał a tea or lemon balm syrup for some time (tasty, sweet - without prescription). It works very gently and is soothing. If nothing changes, consult your pediatrician. Regards. B.
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