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<blockquote data-quote="Jena" data-source="post: 265603" data-attributes="member: 4514"><p>hi</p><p> </p><p>i've gone through sleep issues for years now on and off, depending on where my difficult child's cycle is running.</p><p> </p><p>i tried so many things so i figured i'd share them with-you to see maybe they'd help you out. my difficult child is now on seroquel, it seems to be the only thing that helps her sleep and also gears her down somewhat to a manageable level.</p><p> </p><p>i tried warm baths before bed, Occupational Therapist (OT) brushing on the arms and back to help soothe her, wrapping her tight in blankets almost swaddling her lol, (that and the brushing helped for a period), also reading before bed, lavendar sprays help with it, there are cd's called I can relax, they help the child learn techniques for calming their bodies, soothing music, melatonin, kava kava tea.</p><p> </p><p>that's about it i think. i've never heard of that drug before. So, it isn't helping him? does doctor know and what are their thoughts? it's hard when it comes to the sleep issue alot of drugs arent' safe for kids that are specifically to induce sleep.</p><p> </p><p>oh, another one was leaving a gap of time between functioning tv, playing and bed so her body would be able to go into "rest" mode somewhat. I would do anything I could though if you can to avoid the nap happening. I know it's so hard you feel so bad when you see their little bodies exhausted, yet maybe if you can keep pushing you might have a better chance of a full nights rest?? </p><p> </p><p>oh, another one that works forgot to mention is breathing techniques, she uses it almost every night now. utube has some cool videos on meditation breathing so you can learn and than teach it. it's pretty basic stuff, yet i find with me and difficult child breathing and visualization helps best.</p><p> </p><p>sorry that was long, i've had alot of coffee today lol. good luck, hang in there i know its so frustrating for the kids and us as well.</p><p> </p><p>((Hugs))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jena, post: 265603, member: 4514"] hi i've gone through sleep issues for years now on and off, depending on where my difficult child's cycle is running. i tried so many things so i figured i'd share them with-you to see maybe they'd help you out. my difficult child is now on seroquel, it seems to be the only thing that helps her sleep and also gears her down somewhat to a manageable level. i tried warm baths before bed, Occupational Therapist (OT) brushing on the arms and back to help soothe her, wrapping her tight in blankets almost swaddling her lol, (that and the brushing helped for a period), also reading before bed, lavendar sprays help with it, there are cd's called I can relax, they help the child learn techniques for calming their bodies, soothing music, melatonin, kava kava tea. that's about it i think. i've never heard of that drug before. So, it isn't helping him? does doctor know and what are their thoughts? it's hard when it comes to the sleep issue alot of drugs arent' safe for kids that are specifically to induce sleep. oh, another one was leaving a gap of time between functioning tv, playing and bed so her body would be able to go into "rest" mode somewhat. I would do anything I could though if you can to avoid the nap happening. I know it's so hard you feel so bad when you see their little bodies exhausted, yet maybe if you can keep pushing you might have a better chance of a full nights rest?? oh, another one that works forgot to mention is breathing techniques, she uses it almost every night now. utube has some cool videos on meditation breathing so you can learn and than teach it. it's pretty basic stuff, yet i find with me and difficult child breathing and visualization helps best. sorry that was long, i've had alot of coffee today lol. good luck, hang in there i know its so frustrating for the kids and us as well. ((Hugs)) [/QUOTE]
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