My older son (the one with sz) had his first episode in September 2005. And almost every episode since then has started in the September or October time period. I don't think it helps him to know that. It just makes him more fearful going into that time of year.

My younger (adopted) son tends to wig out in May. He was removed from his bio mom in May 2000. Then he was removed from her again in May 2002 after a failed attempt to reintegrate him and his sisters with her. Then in May 2003 he was separated from his sisters and in May 2004 he disrupted an important foster care placement.

See a theme? May no good. In his case it does help to know why he starts feeling antsy and uncomfortable in May. I imagine just the smell of spring in the air must ignite that fear of being separated from his loved ones.