Help with what to do when DS is in a explosive meltdown

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Hi! We live on the East Coast and experienced a snow day yesterday. Needless to

say, it really increased my son's anxiety. Previously, we have been making major

headway on stopping the explosions. However, yesterday we had 4! (3 of which

were during the day when I had him by myself)

Our biggest question is what to do with our son is in these rages to stop them

quickly. He is 9 and recently his violence has really stepped up when he gets

out of control. (Otherwise, he can be a sweet little boy) When he is in a rage

it is almost as if he is a different person. He does not remember much of what

went on. He tries to hurt us and will throw things at us. We have resorted to

pinning him down until he (as we call it) 'breaks' and asks us to leave the

room. (I worry that soon he will be too big for me to do this) Until that point

of breaking, the violence will continue. Any recommendations would be welcome.

We know we need to cut them off before they happen but we are looking for advise

of what to do mid-crisis.

Thank you so much!