Hi JoQ,
This is classic hyperventilation. What happens is that when your son gets emotional over over a tragedy (even if it's just a story or it's not too big of a deal), he is either holding his breath or shallow breathing. It's BC he's very empathetic and imaginative as he tunes into any given story or situation! The exact thing happens to me (since I was 4 and I am now 40)! Many blessings with being empathetic along with many curses BC we tend to be very anxious people. So the best way to help him out is to be aware when he sees or hears anything tragic and remind him to breath slowly and thoroughly and to not feel embarrassed or afraid to say he needs a moment to lie down and relax. I hope this helps! ;)
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Hi JoQ,
February 14, 2014 - 8:06amThis is classic hyperventilation. What happens is that when your son gets emotional over over a tragedy (even if it's just a story or it's not too big of a deal), he is either holding his breath or shallow breathing. It's BC he's very empathetic and imaginative as he tunes into any given story or situation! The exact thing happens to me (since I was 4 and I am now 40)! Many blessings with being empathetic along with many curses BC we tend to be very anxious people. So the best way to help him out is to be aware when he sees or hears anything tragic and remind him to breath slowly and thoroughly and to not feel embarrassed or afraid to say he needs a moment to lie down and relax. I hope this helps! ;)
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