Children Anxiety Disorder

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 Well, one thing we can't deny is that most kids and teenagers are under more emotional stress than in the past. Excessive worry about a range of things, such as grades, family troubles, cultural, academic, and parental pressure, can lead to anxiety issues that express in a variety of ways.

The following are signs and symptoms:

• Having trouble concentrating,

• Sleep disturbances or nightmares,

• Changes in appetite,

• Easily irritated or angry,

• It's easy to lose control,

• Having often negative thoughts,

• Having a tight and fidgety feeling,

• Often go to the toilet,

• Emotional,

• Stomachaches, headache, and feeling unwell,

• Wet bedding.

Notes:

Anxiety disorders can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including:

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Separation anxiety disorder

Excessive fear of being separated from primary attachment figures in your child's life represents this. Excessive homesickness and discomfort at being separated from loved ones are common. Other signs include a lack of desire to attend school, activities, or a sleepover, as well as a requirement that someone accompany them to sleep.

Social anxiety disorder

This is a persistent and excessive fear of strangers from afar that interferes with your child's social functioning. For example, the fear of being called on in class or initiating a chit-chat with a gang of classmates. This can have a major impact on your child's academic performance and attendance.

Phobic anxiety disorder

Phobia is the severe, irrational fear of a certain object, such as a cat, or a situation, like being afraid of the dark. Common childhood phobias include animals, storms, heiPhobia is an extreme, illogical dread of a specific object or condition, such as being scared of the dark. Animals, storms, heights, water, blood, the dark, and medical procedures are all common childhood phobias.

Over anxious disorder

Anxiety and worry that isn't focused on a single circumstance or item are defined as over anxious disorder. Instead, your youngster is preoccupied with future or previous occurrences in an excessive or irrational way.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterised by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and a strong need to repeat rituals and routines (compulsions) in order to relieve anxiety. OCD is most commonly diagnosed in children at the age of ten, but it can affect children as young as two or three. According to the ADAA, boys are more prone to acquire OCD before puberty, whereas girls develop it throughout adolescence.

It's difficult to deal with an anxious child as a parent. What's the best way to deal with it?

To overcome it, seek the help of a qualified therapist. Bring your child to all of his or her therapy sessions. Encourage your child to take little steps forward and congratulate him or her on overcoming worries and anxiety.

What kind of treatment does your child receive?

Behavioural therapy

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Hypnotherapy

Play therapy

Storytelling 

The healing process is frequently aided by the love and support of parents. Encourage them even more. Be patient; it takes time for the therapist to begin working and for the children to begin to feel better.