This is so hard
My son is 18 months old. All he does now is SCREAM. And when I say scream, I mean the loudest, glass-shattering screams I have EVER heard. I have multiple children and know many, many kids. He doesn’t just do it when he’s upset either. He does it ALL the time, for no reason. Happy, sad, mad, playing — it doesn’t matter.
I can’t go anywhere. For one, he melts down anytime we try to go into a store. I got kicked out of the eye doctor the other day because he wouldn’t stop screaming. I have tried EVERYTHING, but nothing stops him. I’m losing my mind. My nerves can’t handle this. I have never met a child like this before.
He’s the sweetest little guy most of the time. Just also add in this blood-curdling scream sprinkled in constantly during any given moment. People literally cover their ears, gasp, and practically run away. People can’t handle how insanely loud it is.
That’s every single time we try to go into a store, a park, or do anything. No matter what distractions we have — good snacks, toys, etc. No one else screams. We are all very quiet and reserved people. It’s not a loud household. My other kids are older, so they pretty much just hang out on their own.
Has anyone else dealt with this? How long does it last? I feel like my mind is shattering.