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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I did say my anger was unreasonable. I know it's unreasonable. But he was faking. Fine enough to go to sweet frog for a treat last night, but crippling this morning at the thought of school. But as soon as he was out of the car at school, he walked fine again.[/quote]

So that leaves me at square one. How am I supposed to react when this happens? Every injury from a paper cut to a blister he didn't even know was there elicits an over the top reaction.  He may have a low threshold for pain. The idea of injury may scare him too. But I don't know the best way to approach. [/quote]

Not sure if this is OP also, but here is what I do.  If he says he hurt his leg.  Can you move your foot?  Can you stand on it?  And you wiggle it?  Can you bend it?  If it can be done with pain - then it is fine.  You acknowledge it hurts, but tell him that he will be fine.  I will offer ice.  If he says he can't move it, but you are suspicious - then it is a pity he has to leave the party and miss the cake, because you have to get him home (or to the doctor).

I think the key is acknowledging the injury, but not giving too much attention.  His leg hurts - make sure it honestly isn't broken (can he move it) and then allow him to sit quietly with ice.  Don't gush or hug, or even react negatively.  Just - OK,  you can sit there with ice.

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