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February 21, 2006, 9:21 am PST
Night Terrors Usually Age Specific
Quote From: rsdaniels2I don't know how to deal with the problem of night terrors in my 18 month old daughter. She'll wake up screaming uncontrollably in the middle of the night and there's no consolling her. Please help if anyone has any advise for me. I can't afford to go to a specialist about this, I am a single parent on a very limited budget, have read some of the postings about night terrors to know this is most likely what is happening to her. I feel so helpless when it happens...please help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Night terrors are common among 18 months old to about age 3. They usually out grow them. You are right about not being able to console your child verbally because she isn't understanding all your words. Just be there. In due time, she won't have them anymore. I doubt there's any need for medication, specialists, etc. Your child's brain is developing and growing. She's probably not remembering any of these dreams either, so make sure you aren't over-reacting to the situation by bringing her to your bed, etc., and creating more problems down the road! It will pass, so be patient, and don't panic. Hold her and rock her back to sleep to help her make it through this difficult stage. It's not anything that you are doing - or not doing.
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