53. You’re Not Going Crazy, Your Child May Have PANDAS with Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris is a scientist, author and spa owner, and today I have invited her to the podcast to share her discovery about PANDAS. I have noticed recently that some clients come to me and can’t find out why their child exhibits certain behaviors. Elizabeth noticed some signs on her sons and, after many visits to the doctors, she began her research looking for the root cause of her son’s behavior. She has authored two books, America’s Infected and What’s Wrong With My Child, and today, we sit down to discuss why it’s important to do your own research and to always trust your gut when something feels wrong. Elizabeth kicks off the show by describing the signs she saw in her son at an early stage - obsession and separation anxiety, amongst others. She talks about delving into the research when she noticed it was not about behavioral therapy but something deeper. Together, we also highlight how important it is to know that, while parenting is difficult, you shouldn’t be wearing yourself out. Your child’s behavior should not engulf your entire existence, and Elizabeth and I talk about this in depth. Elizabeth’s story is a fascinating and informative one, and believe me, you owe it to yourself to dive into today’s episode to find solutions for just what might be happening with your toddler as well.   The Finer Details of This Episode: ● Elizabeth is an author, scientist and a spa owner ● Elizabeth noticed some symptoms like night terrors in her son before he was diagnosed with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.) ● What PANDAS means and the controversy around it ● A PANDAS episode can leave you wondering if you are doing things right as a parent ● It goes way back to birth ● Elizabeth delves into finding the root cause by going to medical school ● Is the Gulf War Syndrome responsible? ● Parenting is hard but you shouldn’t be dealing with a specific thing all day long ● Your child should not be crying all night ● When you feel something is not right, trust your guts ● Look out for obsessions and separation anxiety ● Your kid might always want to be the center of attraction ● What’s behind mycoplasma? ● Educate yourself about Group A Strep ● Do a deep research and present your findings to your doctors   Quotes “PANS is where a child basically can flare for literally anything at all, any kind of an immune response.” “Nothing about this journey was easy.” “You know, as a parent, this is beyond what it should be.” “The scientist in me just couldn't let it go.” “It’s our responsibility to step up and try to help the others that don't know what's going on.” “It's hard, but it shouldn't be like wearing yourself out.” “This is more than just rebellion. This is like oppositional defiance next level.” “When you think something's wrong, you go to your pediatrician.” “If you feel like your entire existence is wrapped up in your child's behavior, something's off.”   Links:   Jamie’s Homepage -  www.jamieglowacki.com Oh Crap! Potty Training – https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Potty-Training-Everything-Parenting-ebook/dp/B00V3L8YSU Oh Crap! I Have A Toddler - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Oh-Crap!-I-Have-a-Toddler/Jamie-Glowacki/Oh-Crap-Parenting/9781982109738 Jamie’s Patreon Page:  www.patreon.com/join/jamieglowacki? Jamie’s Instagram Page: @jamie.glowacki Elizabeth’s website https://www.whatswrongwellness.com/ Elizabeth’s Instagram https://instagram.com/elizabethharrisauthor?utm_medium=copy_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices