I'd say within the last...3-4 months... probably since the new year.. ACTUALLY it was new years... we were in Florida outside using the facilities and someone set off a fire cracker which scared the poop right out of her... and since then she has progressively gotten scared and skiddish about EVERYTHING. Last night Layla was a complete mess with the fireworks, understandable because they are loud. But she hates when i empty the dishwasher, open the freezer (because ONCE something fell out) put pots and pans away, today my mom killed a fly with a fly swatter and she went nuts... she shakes and runs to the door, rings her bell asking to be let out. She is a complete nut and i'd imagine quite filled with anxiety... and it is getting to be too much... every little noise makes her jump... if we are watching a movie and burst out laughing... or draw in a breath like we are surprised... she is upset and goes right to the door... does anyone else have this problem or BETTER YET.... HAD this problem? is it a phase.. i know children go thorugh phases where they are very fearful... does anyone know anything i can do to help her.... any suggestion is welcome
