![]() Duration – When these things happen, how long do they last? If they lose their temper first thing in the morning, does that then last all day, or are they suddenly as right as rain? If they start to feel sad or low, do they bounce back quickly, or do they spiral downwards for long periods of time?.Frequency – How often does it happen? Do they have nightmares once every 10 days or so, or several times a night? Do they lose their temper several times a day or just occasionally?.Severity – How extreme is their reaction? For example, do they just avoid people in line with social distancing measures, or do they avoid everyone even those in their own households? Do they start to avoid leaving the house even when they need to? Do they have terrible nightmares which wake them up and they are then inconsolable?.Traumatic reactions may be similar to normal reactions, but are likely to be different in terms of: Irritability and tempers – some children and young people will become more irritable and lose their temper more often.Ī majority of these children and young people will recover, particularly if provided with appropriate support and calm reassurance, which helps them to develop a realistic and balanced view of the situation and the impact on them.Regression – some children will start to play with toys that they had seemed to have grown out of, they may start to speak in baby voices and they may be more clingy with their carers.This is a very understandable reaction to the virus and the lockdown. They may be more tearful, more distant and more hopeless. As they do less, they may feel less motivated, and as they feel less motivated they may do less. They may be more lethargic and less motivated. Low mood – many children and young people will start to feel low. ![]() They may also have bad dreams, in which themes related to the situation are included. Once they get to sleep, they may wake easily. ![]()
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