DS is worrying me...any opinions/ideas?

[*becstar*]

Ok, so DS is 4.5yrs. He is usually a very happy go lucky child, very laid back and is quite intelligent. He is a sensitive child at times, but no more than the normal mummy's boy either. He is just a total pleasure to have and I am such a lucky mummy.

BUT

the last few days his behaviour has REALLY changed. He has started bursting into tears for no reason, and cant' tell me why, he just sobs "I don't know why". Either that or he tells me he is sad, and doesn't know why. He is constantly wanting my attention and affection and gets into a real state over scratches and tiny little marks on his body. The other day a toy with beanbag beans in it spilt and he has been freaking out of these 'pom-poms' (he calls them) getting into his nose and ears???!!! Oh and then he put his undies and socks on and told me he was scared they had broken glass in them??!!! And his latest one today is telling me (in between sobs) he is having scary dreams, when he is obviously awake!

I just don't know what to do or think!! It is all so out of character for him. I've been racking my brains trying to think of a trigger for it all but I just can't. DH and I are both really worried about it. So much so I'm thinking about asking my friend who is a psychologist to have a chat with us all maybe.

Anyone have any suggestions??

[boomba]

Oh hun*hugs*! your poor lil man! Has he maybe seen something on tv or does he have older kids telling him stories?

I dont have any other advice but i hope he goes back to his old self soon!

[*becstar*]

Hmm....I dunno, it could be, I've been trying to think of what but i guess what I might consider to be worrying might be different to him. It's just so weird! And for DH to be worried also I know i'm not just being a paranoid Mum.

[boomba]

I know when i was little i watched a scary movie at a friends and i got so worried and freaked by it! Has he been anywhere different with different kids?

I really hope you can find out what is upsetting him, it must be so worrying!

xx

[*becstar*]

Do you think i should just ride it out over a week or so and see how it goes? Or should i dig and try and find the problem?

[meegm]

Poor little man - it sounds to me like hes traumitised by something whether its TV or what i dont know, ide speak to your friend and get some advice on how to handle it - it may just be a phase or it could be something serious.. may be nueroligical.

Good luck

[*becstar*]

Yes, he's been smothered with cuddles We'll see how we go I guess.