From Constant Tantrums and Anxiety to a Calmer, More Confident Child: Alec’s Story

He also struggled with anxiety, impulsivity, and difficulty focusing. Even simple things—like changes in routine, going to bed late, or waking up early—could throw off his entire day.

Social situations became especially stressful.

“Tantrums had us limit or avoid socialization. I would get anxiety just thinking about what might set him off.”

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Exhausted and Searching for Answers

Like many parents in this situation, Alec’s family tried everything they could think of.

They worked on:

• diet changes
• strict routines
• limiting or eliminating screen time

But despite their efforts, progress was limited.

“Emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting.”

Sleep was also a major challenge.

Alec experienced night terrors, leaving his parents waking up multiple times throughout the night.

“I felt like I had a newborn baby again having to wake up at all hours of the night.”

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A New Understanding of What Was Really Going On

When they came to Vibrant Life Chiropractic, they were introduced to a different way of looking at things.

Instead of focusing only on behavior, they began to understand how Alec’s nervous system might be playing a role.

When they saw his scans:

“I felt terrible. Like I knew something was off… seeing it in the scans and tying it in with what I was seeing made more sense.”

“Of course things were going to set him off easier if he’s been in fight/flight mode for long periods.”

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Early Changes and Signs of Progress

By the second scan, they began noticing meaningful changes.