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Eyes wide shut

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Elliott, Lizze

by Lost and Tired

September 9, 2012


Elliott was up all night. Lizze and I traded off about 4am. Lizze woke up about 4am in tears because she was in so much pain.

She ended up going downstairs to chill on the couch with Elliott, who still wouldn’t go back to sleep.

I was able to grab a few hours of sleep before returning to the fight,  so to speak.

This was a rough night for almost everyone.  At least it wasn’t a school night.

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Lost and Tired

I'm Rob Gorski and I started this blog in January 2010 as a means of sharing my family's real life journey raising 3 boys on the #Autism Spectrum. It's important for people to understand what Autism can really be like and the impact it has on the family. We aren't a TV show and there are no actors. This is our struggle, our journey...and it's all true. I am "Lost and Tired" and this is "My Reality #Autism".

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rmagliozzi
rmagliozzi

I remember Elliot takes Guanfacine, like my oldest son. Can you give it to him at night with your pediatrician's blessing? My son took it last night and actually slept through the night! He never does that. Many docs will prescribe Clonidine for sleep, which is similar to Guanfacine but stronger. It may be a tool you can use when the melatonin is not doing the trick.

I am sorry to hear about the sleep issues. I hope tomorrow night is better.

EmilyCurranCarlsen
EmilyCurranCarlsen

Have you ever tried epsom salt bath soaks for Elliott? It's one of the best ways to absorb magnesium and has a very calming affect. We use this along with Hyland's brand Calm's Forte tabs. Both seem to work very well for sleep! I hope tonight is a better night!

 

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