I have tried blowing on her face, ice to back, and tapping her on the feet to stop the behavior. Any suggestions???
2006-09-10 16:39:25 · 21 answers · asked by Jessica H 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Assuming she's under 10 years old, it's a fairly common behavior that typically passes on it's own as she matures. Ask her doctor if you're really concerned.
2006-09-10 16:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter did the same thing and I talked to her doctor and was advised that there will be no damage to your child because she will automatically begin breathing normally after she passes out. Trust me I know exactly how scary it can get but it's just a phase that she will grow out of. In fact it's just her way of getting to learn firsthand about her own body.
Hope this helps you.
2006-09-10 16:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lorraine K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, she won't hurt herself with this behavior because as soon as she passes out, her normal breathing will resume. Just don't pay her any attention when she comes to, and soon she will figure out that she doesn't get rewarded for this behavior. You also might try rewarding her when she stops holding her breath, and is able to reason with you.
2006-09-10 16:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
If her doctor says she's healthy and this behavior has nothing to do with any physical ailment...ignore it! Pretend you're deeply involved doing something other than worrying about it...make it boring for her. She is finding it rewarding to get you scared or angry, strange as it sounds...she's getting your attention. Don't reward her for this stunt. Give her lavish attention and affection when she's doing something good, like being helpful or paying attention or using good manners.
2006-09-10 16:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by silver.graph 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are rewarding her behavior by giving her attention when she does this. Walk away, ignore her, give every indication that you will NOT give her attention when she does this. She will breathe normally again when she passes out...do not worry that she will do long term damage.
2006-09-10 16:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Nightwalker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is tantrumming. Does she really pass out or almost?
Stop giving her attention for her behaviors. Make sure she is safe then walk away, but keep her in sight.
And give her lots of attention for good behaviors.
She is control and you need to regain it.
2006-09-10 16:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first, get her checked out to make sure it's not a medical problem. if it's not that, then she might just be trying to get attention. give her more attention when she's going about doing her everyday thing, and then she won't feel like she has to do something drastic in order for you to pay attention to her. don't give her such a huge reaction when she holds her breath until she passes out - then she'll learn that that's not the proper way for her to get your attention.
2006-09-10 16:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IGNORE HER she wants to get noticed, walk away. Don't feel like she can get hurt. when people do that, they do pass out, and begin to breath properly again. walk out of room and close the door.once she see's she is not getting desired results, she will just stop.
2006-09-10 16:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Dyma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does she start breathing once she passes out? If so, then she'll probably get bored with it and stop on her own.
2006-09-10 16:41:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Smarty Pants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a phase. She will grow out of it. The fact that you panic over it just encourages her. You cannot be hurt by holding your breath. Just ignore her, it will no longer get her attention, and she will stop.
2006-09-10 16:41:51 · answer #10 · answered by wizard8100@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋