"Sounds like Sam is suffering from anxiety after a traumatic event. Know that his response is totally normal and there's a copious amount of literature about it. Here's a quick page from NIH on the subject. My advice? Talk to your pediatrician about it. Doctors aren't just about thermometers, cool ear flashlights and shots, they know a lot about child psychology too."
"One thing even a brief skim of the literature will tell you is not to rush Sam's recovery. So don't push Sam out of the bedroom just to improve your sex life. He needs to feel safe and should ideally leave on his own. Option a: sleep next to Sam in his room for a bit until he falls asleep and see if that gives him a similar sense of safety."
A young child witnessed a violent dog attack that resulted in a neighbor's pet's death, causing him to develop anxiety symptoms including clinginess, nightmares, and reluctance to go outside. He has been sleeping in his parents' bed since the incident. While one parent wants to resume normal sleeping arrangements to restore intimacy, the other recognizes the child needs time to feel safe again. Professional guidance recommends consulting a pediatrician about trauma responses in children. Rather than rushing recovery, parents should allow the child to regain confidence gradually through supportive measures like staying with him until he falls asleep, while finding alternative ways to maintain their relationship.
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