Autism, Anxiety, and A Real Miracle
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Over the past four months or so, I've shared with you all on Facebook a number of times that my son has been dealing with pretty severe anxiety. And you all have been very helpful in offering recommendations. Thank you! If you haven't “liked” Whole New Mom on Facebook, please do join us. It's a very supportive community over there.
You see, my son suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. And Asperger's almost always comingles (goes together) with anxiety.
Over the past 5 months, his anxiety has increased to the point of being well—really bad. Mainly it's been anxiety about his life threatening food allergies.
It's been hard some days to handle it.
To wonder if we can keep going.
To wonder if he'll get better.
Over the years, we're tried a lot of things to heal my son. You can read more about it in Natural Autism Healing and the Best Therapy of All.
We've tried a lot of things to help his anxiety, and are working closely with our practitioner to manage his stress.
We've tried/are trying the following:
Natural Anxiety Remedies
- GABA
- 5 HTP (partnered with B6)
- L-Taurine (this really seems to help)
- Essential Oils
- hugs and encouragement (though I must admit that it can be hard to do this when mom is really stressed out from all of the incessant questions).
We've been working with a practitioner for about 1 1/2 years now.
You might recall that I mentioned this practitioner in my posts on adrenal fatigue and heavy metals.
Well, since then, we moved on to other practitioners and eventually had much more progress working on our health on our own.
And copper causes anxiety (amongst other things.)
- feathers
- clowns
- well, fireworks–not really.
One head on either side of the photo, right?
The head on the left belongs to my son. The one on the right is his friend's.
He made it through the whole fireworks show.
Yes, with sound-reducing ear muffs on, but he. made. it.
And he even says that he had “a great time.”
I'm still not sure why.
At first I thought it was because his friend was there, but then I realized that his friend was there last year too.
Were we as a family calmer about the fireworks thing this year (not worrying about how he would react) and so didn't contribute to his anxiety? I don't think so.
Not sure why – but he did great.
His other anxieties? Not the feathers and clown so much, but his other anxieties?
They're still here.
And this Momma is tempted to despair when they get bad.
But here's to small miracles.
Here's to small victories.
And here's to good memories.
I'm purposing to send these photos off to be developed this week so I can get them in a photo album and remember the day we had a Small Miracle on the Fourth of July.
Do you have a “Small (or Big) Miracle” to share?
I read your Blog on CBD Oil. My nephew is 3 and he is on the autistic spectrum. How old would you start using CBD Oil to a child? Do the companies you recommended of information about the use of CBD Oil on young children?
Thanks,
Jacque’ Higgins
Hello Jacque. There are many young children using CBD oil for varying conditions / issues. The companies (and myself) would say to start slow and then build up and watch. One company told me that sometimes it stops working so you can then back off and start over. Others say it can build up in the system so then you might want to back down after awhile. Basically everyone is different but I am personally convinced (after reading a lot of research) that it’s a great thing for almost everyone even in a small amount. Happy to help w/ any other questions.
That’s so wonderful! What a positive milestone. L-theanine is good for autism too.
Please check out Asperger Experts.com
Amazing help for families finding their way through Asperger issues. Two 20 something young men with breakthrough understanding and help!!! Most of the help they offer is free webinars or very inexpensive dvds. They have many short videos on You Tube. What they have learned by living it is changing lives! They also have a Facebook page. Please take a few minutes and look – you’ll be so glad you did!!
Thank you!!
Hi Adrienne, just wanted to say GOOD JOB MAMA and you are inspiring and I HOPE things are going ok for you and your son and family….
Thank you! Hard right now but I appreciate the encouragement.
Awwww, so happy for you guys. My son has anxiety about his food allergies right now, not touching things with his hands and only the end of his shirt. 🙁 I also have two boys like you. I hope we get to chat soon! I now feel like I’m stalking you, LOL. But your posts are all intriguing, and I’m officially sucked in.
Welcome!!!