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shaking when excited
I have an 8 year old daughter that spasms every time she gets excited. Her fingers stiffen and her face stiffens whenever she is excited about something. We thought she would grow out of this, she has been doing this since a few months old. It only occurs when she is excited, Never out of frustration or other emotions. It looks as though she is having a seizure but if I touch her hands she will stop. We have discussed trying to stop this behavior but she says that it is a part of her and she doesn't care who sees her do it. We are worried that she will be made fun of at school. Right now, she has no social problems but her friends have asked her why she shakes and does that with her hands. Please advise, as her pediatrician has said that he is not alarmed and that she will most likely grow out of this.
Hi.
The behavior that your daughter exhibits when she gets excited doesn't seem to be a serious condition as evidenced by the "spasms" being easily suppressed by touching her hands. However, if you want to be sure, you could opt to consult a neurodevelopmental pediatrician to conduct a proper assessment regarding your daughter's behavior.
The behavior that your daughter exhibits when she gets excited doesn't seem to be a serious condition as evidenced by the "spasms" being easily suppressed by touching her hands. However, if you want to be sure, you could opt to consult a neurodevelopmental pediatrician to conduct a proper assessment regarding your daughter's behavior.
My son is 2 and ever since I can remember he has reacted to things that excite him by making little fists opening his mouth like he is squealing with excitement (but no sound comes out) and his body shakes all over as though he has all this excited energy that needs to come out. It scares me sometimes, but he is perfectly normal in development in all other ways and his doctor has shown no concern. I've only seen one other child do this ever. My son only does it when excited.
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Does your child still do this 8 years later?
Hello,
My daughter who is almost 5 exhibits the exact behavior. Whenever she is excited or overtired she flaps her arms stiffens her face with her mouth open. She has been doing this since she was a baby. I took her to Dan Marino Neuological Center in Florida when she was 3.5 years old. They said she has a very rare situation. She exhibits something called repetetive stereopathy which is often seen in children with Autism or Asperbergers and she has neither one of those. The doctor said some children do outgrow it. I am so concerned, I plan on getting another opinion because it scares me when I see her do it and she tells me it feels good (almost like a relief). It is not a seizure or a tic as it is not random and I can stop her from doing it. Anyone with any other information on this, please let me know.
My daughter who is almost 5 exhibits the exact behavior. Whenever she is excited or overtired she flaps her arms stiffens her face with her mouth open. She has been doing this since she was a baby. I took her to Dan Marino Neuological Center in Florida when she was 3.5 years old. They said she has a very rare situation. She exhibits something called repetetive stereopathy which is often seen in children with Autism or Asperbergers and she has neither one of those. The doctor said some children do outgrow it. I am so concerned, I plan on getting another opinion because it scares me when I see her do it and she tells me it feels good (almost like a relief). It is not a seizure or a tic as it is not random and I can stop her from doing it. Anyone with any other information on this, please let me know.
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Does your daughter still do this 8 years later?
Hello, i am 14, almoust 15 And i do something Like that, i can controll it And only do it whan i am alone, but i dont Open my mouth anymore And i shake my hands less than before. But the most important thing is, i am still alive And i do well in school and im good at sports, so that is a good sign ? Also i hold my breath for no reason, but now i am good at holding breath because of that, lol.
Hey onetimeaccount, does your mom know about this? Good to keep them in the loop if they aren't noticing it or have seen it for so long it isn't really on their radar anymore as 'a thing'.
Yes, we have a ten year old with high functioning autism and he did that as a baby, and still will do it occasionally now. He does seem to be out growing it though. Also, our 1 year old is now doing it, it seems to be prevalent in Autistic prone children. Of note, we did not immunize this child for fear it may exasserbate autistic behaviors.
Our 1 yr old has made all milestones ahead of schedule, way ahead, so I would keep a close eye on milestones. It was our tell tale for our ten year old as he was behind 6 months.
Our 1 yr old has made all milestones ahead of schedule, way ahead, so I would keep a close eye on milestones. It was our tell tale for our ten year old as he was behind 6 months.
My sister used to call it "the silent vibrating scream". Apparently it is quite normal, and most kids grow out of it by age 3 or so. I think it's more of a self stimulating event, which would bode well for that diagnosis of PDD or PDDNOS, ADD - all under the auti spectrum.
Hi - my daughter has been doing this similar thing since she was a baby. She mostly does it when she is excited, but also does it when she is anticipating something. If she is standing, her body stiffens, arms by her sides and hands opening and closes rapidly. Her head tilts sideways also. When she was younger her mouth would form the shape of an 'O'. Now at seven, she hums. She seems to hold her breath throughout an episode. When I hold her hand, she stops and will finally breathe. I've always been told that it would go away, but it hasn't. I've discussed this with pediatrician, who did not seem concerned. I'm wondering who can I talk to to help her stop. She said she wants to because she doesn't want anyone making fun of her. I should also mention that doesn't realize she's doing it till she notices she's not breathing or I hold her hand. Thanks for any help!
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Does your daughter still do this 8 years later?
Hopefully my comment here helps! I know all situations vary based on the individual, but I was reading up on this, body stiffening, hand shaking, sometimes mouth open, movement, because I occassionally exhibit it as well. Never thought it was abnormal really until I consciously thought about it now. I'm a 23 year old girl, graduated with a degree in Psychology. I've always enjoyed academics and definitely have the ability to excel in school, so this "motor-stereotypy" or whatever it may be has NOT at all affected my life negatively by any means - not in any way that I'm aware of at least. The only negative aspect I could see in relation to children is that, as someone mentioned, the child may be made fun by other kids... I only ever exhibited it when I was alone though. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was younger, but seem to have grown out of it, so it may be in relation to that? Stimulation issue? Not sure.
I also ONLY do it when I'm excited and used to do it a lot more as a child, now not so much. So I definitely agree, in my situation at least, that you can grow out of it. While the feeling of excitement almost feels involuntary, the shakes themselves do feel like a release - it feels good! I know it sounds strange. The shakes are voluntary though, I could consciously abstain from them. It's almost like an indulgence if you will.
Anyways, hope that helps! I can imagine the worry you parents may feel at times with young children!
I also ONLY do it when I'm excited and used to do it a lot more as a child, now not so much. So I definitely agree, in my situation at least, that you can grow out of it. While the feeling of excitement almost feels involuntary, the shakes themselves do feel like a release - it feels good! I know it sounds strange. The shakes are voluntary though, I could consciously abstain from them. It's almost like an indulgence if you will.
Anyways, hope that helps! I can imagine the worry you parents may feel at times with young children!
Hopefully my comment here helps! I know all situations vary based on the individual, but I was reading up on this, body stiffening, hand shaking, sometimes mouth open, movement, because I occassionally exhibit it as well. Never thought it was abnormal really until I consciously thought about it now. I'm a 23 year old girl, graduated with a degree in Psychology. I've always enjoyed academics and definitely have the ability to excel in school, so this "motor-stereotypy" or whatever it may be has NOT at all affected my life negatively by any means - not in any way that I'm aware of at least. The only negative aspect I could see in relation to children is that, as someone mentioned, the child may be made fun by other kids... I only ever exhibited it when I was alone though. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was younger, but seem to have grown out of it, so it may be in relation to that? Stimulation issue? Not sure.
I also ONLY do it when I'm excited and used to do it a lot more as a child, now not so much. So I definitely agree, in my situation at least, that you can grow out of it. While the feeling of excitement almost feels involuntary, the shakes themselves do feel like a release - it feels good! I know it sounds strange. The shakes are voluntary though, I could consciously abstain from them. It's almost like an indulgence if you will.
Anyways, hope that helps! I can imagine the worry you parents may feel at times with young children!
I also ONLY do it when I'm excited and used to do it a lot more as a child, now not so much. So I definitely agree, in my situation at least, that you can grow out of it. While the feeling of excitement almost feels involuntary, the shakes themselves do feel like a release - it feels good! I know it sounds strange. The shakes are voluntary though, I could consciously abstain from them. It's almost like an indulgence if you will.
Anyways, hope that helps! I can imagine the worry you parents may feel at times with young children!
I am an 7 years old. I put my hands in my pockets sometimes to help me not to shake my hands. Sometimes i twittle my thumbs to help me not shake my arms. I never let anyone bother me about shaking my arms. Sometimes it helps to take a deep breath and breath it out slowly. If I am close to something I can hold it tight and that helps. I somtimes try to think of something else. Walking relax's me.
I am typing this for my son he wanted to try to help someone else that shakes their arms and hands. He is a wonderful boy that does anything he wants to do.
I am typing this for my son he wanted to try to help someone else that shakes their arms and hands. He is a wonderful boy that does anything he wants to do.
I have a daughter who has done this since birth and she is now 21, so don't rely on this "growing out of it". She has no other problems, just the excitement thing.
I am 28 years old and have been experiencing the hand shaking with excitement ever since I was a child. My mother took me to several doctors. Many many doctors actually without explanation. Eventually at 12 I told my mother it was cured to end my family spending money on doctors. What a relief to see I am not the only one experiencing this as i thought I was. It does not effect my life nor has it ever mostly bc as I aged I did it in privacy as now I do and never did i get made fun of. But in my case it will never go away. And I'm fine with it. It's kept a secret. Only my mother knows I still have it and control it. I am married with three children and my husband has no idea so you will live a normal life. And actually my oldest daughter was born with it as well. Some people ask why
she does it. I say she's just excited and that ends the convoy or they say its cute.But she is seven and does control it more. Sometimes I have to remind her about her arms if I see het do it and she stops but don't be concerned that this is going to event you or your child's life bc with my experience it has not
she does it. I say she's just excited and that ends the convoy or they say its cute.But she is seven and does control it more. Sometimes I have to remind her about her arms if I see het do it and she stops but don't be concerned that this is going to event you or your child's life bc with my experience it has not
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My 11 year old has done this since birth. She clenches her teeth stiffens her legs and points her feel. Her one arm shakes and her fingers vibrate. She is very smart and other wise normal besides being toe walker which I think this is all related. Thanks it really scares me and feels better after reading your posts.
I do this as well. I have since I was a baby, and I was recently searching for some way to figure out what it is. When I get excited, my teeth clench and my hands and legs spasm. It happens completely without my realizing it, and people used to make fun of me all the time and call me a dog. I desperately want to know what it is, and Rae8419, I completely relate to your story about always hiding it. Also, is it just me, but are all of these stories about such cases about females such as myself? Isn't that a little strange?
My daughter does the exact same thing and always when she is excited or anticipating something and ofcourse I was and still am worried. The pediatrician recommended that I get her blood tested which I did and he called me back and said that she has a severe reaction to cow's milk. I completely stopped the milk intake and pretty much anything that contains milk. It's been a week that she has been milk free and I don't see a major difference yet but the pediatrician is telling me that I have to give her at least a month if not more to see a difference.
I hope this helps with your situation and I wish your daughter well.
I hope this helps with your situation and I wish your daughter well.
Interested to know how the no cow milk diet went, my Daughter who is almost 4 exhibits the same conditions, face contorting, body stiffening arms flapping, if sitting down a bit of rocking (she will also go cross eyed during an episode), but as soon as I talk to her or touch her hand she stops, She seems to do it only when excited about something for the first time, or lost in thought like when drying her hair with a hair dryer. most of the time though she is fine.
I still do that and im nineteen and I think its becoming a serious physical and mental problem. it *****. I used to go it in public all of the time as a kid but now I just do it when im alone. like i said.... it *****.
My son is 3 and recently he has reacted to things that excite him by making little fists and will shake his fists in a circular motion. as well as rub his mouth with both fists at the same time. i can call his name , get his attention. But, it sort of looks like hes spaces out and is seizure like. i have mentioned this to his pediatrician and states that it could be over excitment of his nerves. But, i do see this happening in moments that we could be just sitting at the dinner table. But he is perfectly normal in development in all other ways and his doctor has shown no concern. i am worried and researching online. I've seen many other parents whom their children are going through the same. im worried that something could seriously be wrong.
I've been doing this exact thing since I was a baby, I'm 30 now and haven't grown out of it. It was uncontrollable when I was younger. My brothers hated going to the arcade because they knew I'd make the "face" and start shaking. I'm in a lot of home movies making that face. My parents never had me tested. Now that I'm older I find I only do it at home and I don't hate doing it. Playing video games, reading a car magazine, looking at a picture, heck even thinking about writing my comment on here makes me do it. It's like having an amazing vivid imagination. While I'm making that face, opening my mouth, stiff and shaking, I'm in my head acting out what I'm seeing or hearing. My family still sees me doing it, they've seen it so many times it's not a big deal.
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does it happen much on TV ?
Yes, exactly the same thing happens to me as well!! The imagination becomes so vivid that I almost feel like I am experiencing it myself. It is like being able to imagine yourself as a superhero, and not just imagine but to actually experience it. I can't exactly put it to words. But whenever I am having such "seizure" of whatever you want to call it, I feel like somebody else. Although it puts lot pressure on my head, even ends up in headache sometimes. I feel scared because of that, like if I end up having bleeding in brain due to excessive pressure
Hi 9_me. Thank you very much for your comment on this thread. If you start a new question, we can get a discussion going about this. We want to help you with it and support you. We'd love more particulars about you such as your age and how long this has been happening.
My sister has done this her whole life and is now 26. She has never been diagnosed with any neurological disorder and now is quite successful and living a full life. My family never worried about it; it is an endearing quality of hers.
Now, my 6-month-old son has started doing it. Once in a while, I calmly touch him or take away whatever is exciting him so much--I don't want him to be TOO excited. I never worry though. This is his way of expressing himself.
Now, my 6-month-old son has started doing it. Once in a while, I calmly touch him or take away whatever is exciting him so much--I don't want him to be TOO excited. I never worry though. This is his way of expressing himself.
I am 23 years old, and I have been doing this since I can remember. today, I finally got the nerve to look it up, maybe someone else does this...all I am finding is that its a sighn of autism in children. well, I dont think im autistic. I function fine, have gone through school, can maintain a conversation and I like to think im pretty intelligent and aware. I guess as a child, I can see this as a none issue....but me being 23...Im embarrased about it, I try to only do it when im alone and sometimes have to stop myself from wanting to do it infront of people, ill keep my hand down to my side and only do it for a second if I have too. im afraid they will look at me like im mentally handicapped. sometimes when im alone and doing it, I cant seem to stop, my heart rate goes up my mouth opens in a freeze mine is more like an intense finger flicking where my middle finger whacks repeatedly onto my thumb, how fast and how hard can I do it. I only do it when im excited or in thought about something. my mom has caught me before when I was around 11, told me to stop, and has even mimicked and mocked me for it. it's embarrasing, I dont know why I do it, I just do, and I want it to stop.
I'm 23 and also shake with excitement. I have been doing it for as long as I can remember. My mom also does it. I think I do it in order to release endorphin's. Its never really been a problem though sometimes it can be embarrassing I just take it in strides because I love life. It's good to know I'm not the only one.
I'm fifteen and I was wondering if anyone else did this today. What I do is a little different, I get like body tremors. Not flaps and I don't open my mouth or go cross eyed. I just shake like a chihuahua. It's only when I'm excited, mad, or anticipating something. It's usually in private, like when I'm texting a cute boy. But sometimes if a friend gets mad at me, I do it too. It's weird haha. Once it happened when a friend was over but we were just sitting down talking about something I don't even know. I kinda hugged myself in the fetal position it that seemed to make me calm down. If she noticed, she probably thought I was just being weird and didn't say anything about it hahaha. I doubt I'm autistic. Maybe a little socially awkward but I have lots of friends. Also I don't think I had mine as a child or infant, I think it developed later. The first time I remember doing it was the age of ten, but maybe I did it earlier. If anyone else has body tremors, I really recommend sitting and holding your knees. It always calms me down.
Did you ever find out anything about this? My daughter seems to do the same thing, she is 4 and has done it since she was 2 months old. When excited her mouth opens and her fingers rapidly move/shake. we have done a 24 EEG and no seizures. The doctors say nothing is wrong, but I am worried she will get made fun of when she goes to kindergarten.
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Hi, My 4 years old is the same I was wondering if anything changed with your daughter and some doctors said it might be from TV. My daughter does it a lot when excited about a new place, game or when watching TV. I am really worried because she is been doing it since she was 1 and half year old. Any advice is appreciated.
Thank u for all of the comments. I have a 12 year old son who exhibits these same behaviors. We've noticed it from the time he was two. It was a bit embarrassing when he was much smaller because we didn't know what it was. Im happy to say that he only does it when he's excited. Isn't that a good thing. We began to accept it once we realized, hey this boy is happy and in a good space! He hasn't outgrown it and I don't think he will. We actually gave the spasms a nickname. We allow him to just be himself and express his excitement without judgment. Now I will say.my son has a mild case of Tourrettes and I often wonder if there is a connection
Thank u for all of the comments. I have a 12 year old son who exhibits these same behaviors. We've noticed it from the time he was two. It was a bit embarrassing when he was much smaller because we didn't know what it was. Im happy to say that he only does it when he's excited. Isn't that a good thing. We began to accept it once we realized, hey this boy is happy and in a good space! He hasn't outgrown it and I don't think he will. We actually gave the spasms a nickname. We allow him to just be himself and express his excitement without judgment. Now I will say.my son has a mild case of Tourrettes and I often wonder if there is a connection
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