Mautushi Paul |
Parents Corner |
2024-08-09 |
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Anxiety can take many forms, including generalized anxiety (excessive worry about a number of things), phobias, or social anxiety disorder. Anxiety is more common in children and teens than in adults because their brains are still developing. Anxiety in children is more severe these days due to the increased pressure on children in school, with many having homework every night. Anxiety can be a debilitating experience for anyone, but when it is experienced by children and teens who are still developing their coping mechanisms, anxiety may lead to disrupted sleep patterns or family problems.
Anxiety takes on many different forms depending on the age of the person that has it, but there are also several signs you may notice if your child or teen suffers from anxiety: Mood swings, irritability, poor concentration, fatigue-just to name a few! You should be able to identify this based on your child or teen’s behavior and their physical characteristics.
Anxiety is caused by both external stressors (e.g., parental divorce) as well as internal ones such as genetic factors or temperament issues that make one more anxious than others. Anxiety also has strong connections with other mental health conditions like depression and bipolar disorder because people often have them at the same time without realizing they might have an underlying issue causing this problem.
Anxiety can make it hard for your child to get enough sleep which affects how well she/he will do both socially with friends as well as academically in school when they are tired all day. It also makes them feel less confident about themselves because they might find that they cannot complete tasks without being distracted by something else happening around them like noises outside or people talking nearby.
Anxiety also makes it hard for children to articulate themselves, so they might have a harder time responding or making conversation, which leads them to feel isolated from the people around them. They might also be embarrassed about having this problem because they fear that others will judge them as being weak if they cannot control how anxious or scared they feel. There are ways of getting anxiety under control, including things like relaxation exercises, deep breathing techniques, and meditation. All three of these practices require discipline but, once learned over time, can provide long-term relief from anxiety symptoms.
Following are the important ways to overcome anxiety in children:
The best way to help a child or teen overcome anxiety is with the support of their parents. If you are struggling to find what works for your family, there are many resources out there that can help. But no matter where you go, one thing remains true: it’s important not only to provide encouragement and understanding but also to keep them safe from harm by removing them from any risky situations they may be exposed to. Do note that anxiety is very comorbid and may show up with other mental health ailments like depression. We hope that the above blog will definitely help you overcome anxiety in children.
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