Heightened RLS in kids at anxious moments
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:27 pm
Has anyone else had the experience of having a child with RLS whose attacks primarily come when s/he feels anxious? My daughter gets a 5-10 minute attack at times of transition, i.e.: going to a new class, meeting new people, hearing parents express disapproval/give consequence, having to do a chore s/he hates?
I know RLS is real and her tendency toward anxiety in new situations is real -- I have both, so the poor kid got them from me -- but I have never heard of RLS coming at these kinds of times.
I find myself wondering if she is using her RLS to get mom off the discipline track and/or to get extra attention and support in new situations, but in a negative way instead of just asking for the support she needs.
Comments? Info?
I know RLS is real and her tendency toward anxiety in new situations is real -- I have both, so the poor kid got them from me -- but I have never heard of RLS coming at these kinds of times.
I find myself wondering if she is using her RLS to get mom off the discipline track and/or to get extra attention and support in new situations, but in a negative way instead of just asking for the support she needs.
Comments? Info?