I feel like something flipped overnight and I don't know how to help
Somebody please give me some encouragement.
Big important context is that my son was in a orphanage for the first 17 months of his life. Lots of instability, disrupted attachment, delays from this time. He is now 2 years 4 months and had always been a fairly chill kid. He has made huge strides in all areas since coming home! But the last 3-4 weeks have been absolutely terrible. He still sleeps a solid nap and through the night, eating normally and seems fine there. But suddenly loses his mind every time he isn't being held. He used to read or play independently for 30-45 minute stretches and now screams at full force if I dont come with him to do exactly what he wants exactly when he wants. He used to be helpful unloading the washing machine or other chores like that and he now has a full on melt down any time Im doing anything other then giving him 100%of my attention.
Outside the house is even worse. He refuses to walk even 10 feet. Won't run at the park, wont ride his bike and just wants to be held. I am exhausted. Our priority has always been doing what he needs to create a secure attachment, but I am out of strategies and tips and nothing is working.
Is this normal? This is just such a drastic sudden change from his usual personality and I am at a loss.