See, this is why I'm here=== you get it and I get I'm not alone. We have been going through this with my son. He was 4 when I was hospitalized (mommy was helping a sick friend) and now he's 6 and showing some behavior that worries us...tantrums, isolation, talking back, immediate anger, etc. I KNOW deep down much of it is being a kid but we've also noticed attacks similar to anxiety. Sick to his stomach, complaining about not feeling well, begging to go home. We've made an appt to see a child psychologist (because I need ANOTHER therapist in my life) for next week. My husband and I have no idea how to talk to him about this. I've told him that mommy sees a dr to help me be a better mom but that's about it. He knows I don't sleep and often spend a lot of time alone on the deck. I have to let go and just wait and see what the dr says but boy o boy do I understand!!! The one thing I keep telling myself is that I am a better mom by just getting help. I'm doing this to break the cycle of bullshit I was raised with so he can have a better life...a healthier life. Same goes for you!