Panic Disorder in Children

Panic disorder in children is more common than you would think. And unlike the grownups, children don't always tell anyone what they are feeling and when to know to ask for help to deal with their anxieties and stress.

And as you can imagine, these children can go untreated for a while... and they mostly cope with the conditions by themselves. It is up to the adults to figure things out and learn how to recognize panic and anxiety attacks so they can get the help for the children when they need it.

However, as adults, you need to understand that anxiety of and by itself is mostly normal for kids. It is just a part of being human. And children worry about more things than most adults do of course... that is why they need us to help guide and protect them as they mature into adults.

There are normal worries and anxieties... and there are excessive or abnormal worries...

As a parent, you need to recognize the difference. Intuitively, you probably know the difference and can tell it when you see your child.

And excessive worrying is when your child is constantly worried about something. And this worrying can get worse and worse. It could lead to a deep depression... but mostly based on irrational fears of something that won't happen or has very little chance of happening.

There are signs... anywhere from your child "acting out" in school or becoming belligerent and unhappy all the time. Is the child's mood swinging back and forth? If you notice these signs... you need to remember that children cannot express themselves as well as adults can. So it is possible that they are overwhelmed with anxieties and don't know how to tell anyone about it.

It is always a good idea to seek an expert opinion... your child's doctor is a good start to see what the problem can be.

There are also physical signs that you can look for. And just like the symptoms of anxieties such as excessive sweating... headaches... trouble sleeping at night... or even constant stomachaches.

There are many, many more symptoms to list in this article. But the key thing is to pay special attention when you think something can be wrong with your child. And the sooner you seek the help the child needs, the sooner they can go back to enjoying a normal, well-adjusted childhood.

So as a caring parent... it is up to you to learn how to watch your child carefully to recognize the symptoms of stress, panics and anxiety attacks and get them the help they really need.

Take care,

Kate

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