It's been a while since my last update and I think that one sounded a little depressed.
We were at a low point in our journey. As you know, if you have an anxious kid, there are hills and valleys. We seemed to be in a valley at that moment.
I've noticed some progress lately that just shows how even though the journey is tedious with many "one step forward, two steps back" situations if you stick with it, you can get closer to your goal. Sounds like my diet lately.
I told you before that my boy is worried about the weather a lot. And lately the weather around here has been crazy!
This is exactly the kind of thing that would prompt major anxiety attacks for him.
But this time it's not.
That's right. It's not. Don't get me wrong, he still gets nervous and worried. He gets slightly anxious, even. But he's dealing.
He comes to us with major concerns and we talk him down and instead of it taking 30 minutes to do it, it takes 10 or 15 at the most.
I would say that is a major victory! Now it could change...because like I said before, it's one step forward, two steps back often times, and I need to remember that.
I need to remember that I need to remember that I need to remember that. Remind me of that, okay?
The last few months had been rough and so I didn't post. I was feeling pretty rough and anxious about it all myself so I had a helluva time sharing. I tend to stick my head in the sand when things get bad.
I mean, I deal with it and I'm present with my family, but I don't talk about it much to my friends. I just don't.
I've said that the Turnaround program has been really great for us, and it's true. I've said that it opens communications with your child so you can help them, and that's true too.
And now we are finally seeing some results with his actual usage of the techniques the program taught us.
He knew them logically, but to get to the point that you actually naturally call on them is a big, big deal. Especially for an 8 year old boy!
He will hopefully continue to build on that and as he gets older I believe (and hope) that it will become easier.
So it's a slow road, and there are many setbacks but there is definite progress. Slow but steady. If we stay on it and keep working hard I believe we will be able to conquer this.
Of course we will also pursue other avenues of help as we feel necessary. You just can't ever take anything off the table when it comes to your babies.
So for now...we will keep on.
We were at a low point in our journey. As you know, if you have an anxious kid, there are hills and valleys. We seemed to be in a valley at that moment.
I've noticed some progress lately that just shows how even though the journey is tedious with many "one step forward, two steps back" situations if you stick with it, you can get closer to your goal. Sounds like my diet lately.
I told you before that my boy is worried about the weather a lot. And lately the weather around here has been crazy!
This is exactly the kind of thing that would prompt major anxiety attacks for him.
But this time it's not.
That's right. It's not. Don't get me wrong, he still gets nervous and worried. He gets slightly anxious, even. But he's dealing.
He comes to us with major concerns and we talk him down and instead of it taking 30 minutes to do it, it takes 10 or 15 at the most.
I would say that is a major victory! Now it could change...because like I said before, it's one step forward, two steps back often times, and I need to remember that.
I need to remember that I need to remember that I need to remember that. Remind me of that, okay?
The last few months had been rough and so I didn't post. I was feeling pretty rough and anxious about it all myself so I had a helluva time sharing. I tend to stick my head in the sand when things get bad.
I mean, I deal with it and I'm present with my family, but I don't talk about it much to my friends. I just don't.
I've said that the Turnaround program has been really great for us, and it's true. I've said that it opens communications with your child so you can help them, and that's true too.
And now we are finally seeing some results with his actual usage of the techniques the program taught us.
He knew them logically, but to get to the point that you actually naturally call on them is a big, big deal. Especially for an 8 year old boy!
He will hopefully continue to build on that and as he gets older I believe (and hope) that it will become easier.
So it's a slow road, and there are many setbacks but there is definite progress. Slow but steady. If we stay on it and keep working hard I believe we will be able to conquer this.
Of course we will also pursue other avenues of help as we feel necessary. You just can't ever take anything off the table when it comes to your babies.
So for now...we will keep on.
22 comments:
keep on keeping on mama. you amaze me. i love that you are seeing real results. i consider things like that real gifts and reminders when we need to know we are doing the right thing.
i am so enjoying this series. i love seeing it work and watching big boy grow.
I am glad that program is working for him. Just take it one day at a time.
Keep it up, mama! He's so blessed to have you in his corner! :)
keep moving forward mama you're doing amazing
I'm so glad you are on a hill right now. I keep praying for your hills to get higher, and your valleys to get shallower.
I'm glad you are seeing progress. I think of the 2 of you often and I know things will keep getting better. You are an amazing mama, and he is so lucky to have you.
Keep on Keeping on! I love it when you blog. Im sorry you don't feel like you can share personal stuff like that with your friends, but when I think about it, I am pretty much the same way. I just don't. Its not that I don't trust my friends. It's just that usually I like dealing with THEIR stuff instead. I like it when THEY talk. I don't know if that makes any sense.
In any case, I am glad that this program is proving to be a success!
I'm so glad this is working. One step forward, two steps back. He's getting there. I love that you're seeing improvements. xoxo
This is great news!
You are such a great mom, Meems! So happy y'all are seeing good results!
Good for you!!! I need to remember that for my son too. Not anxiousness, but well. you know.
Sounds like you are doing everything you can for your son and things are turning around.
Yep, keep on keepin on. You are a great mama!!!
I'm so glad that this program seems to be helping. And yes, wow, 8 years old is pretty young to have to deal with life's crap already, poor guy. Good luck to all of you for continued success.
SO glad he's doing well right now.
P.S. I'm a head-sticker-in-the-sand-during-bad-times too...with my friends and my blog, just like you. It's after the fact that I can talk about it...why is that?
Anyway, glad you found something that is working for your family and your son. I hope things continue to go forward :)
But truly the fact that he is leaning and progressing now and at his age is huge!! The earlier they can figure more things out the better off they are.
So glad there is progress, I hope and pray that everything gets better! As I was catching up with you and your sons story I am reminded of how anxious I got as a child and how I would fear sometimes almost nightly losing my parents to death or be left alone or just let my mind wander in fear, I wonder now if I needed some kind of help!?
I hope better times are ahead for you and your son!
I am so glad things are getting better.. I know the one step forward 2 back deal... it is tedious but works.
I have a teen that suffers from depression and anxiety..we too have had long painful months..but I see the end of the tunnel.. [no it's not her turning 18 lol]
take care you're a great mom. xx
I'm glad to hear that you feel like there is overall progress, even though it's been a difficult journey.
I'm glad you found a program that is working. Just keep swimming! You are doing great.
I am glad that program is working for him. You guys are great parents! You aren't giving up!
Hugs!
Sometimes the 2 steps back can be discouraging too. Keep on going Mimi. Our prayers are with you.
Sometimes the 2 steps back can be discouraging too. Keep on going Mimi. Our prayers are with you.
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