| More and more parents are growing concerned over | | | | disinterest in activities they once enjoyed and avoiding |
| the rise in anxiety disorders developing in young | | | | the contact with the family; these are common |
| children. Depending on the severity of anxiety, the | | | | changes in behavior. They might show a loss of |
| child's medical practitioner may prescribe | | | | appetite and be unresponsive when spoken to. |
| anti-depressants or benzodiazepines as short-term | | | | Parents and teachers may also notice a drop in their |
| cures for panic attacks. Methods that require no | | | | test papers and assignments. |
| medication include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and | | | | Erratic behavior is a fairly normal response to the |
| less common treatments such as hypnotherapy. | | | | stress and pressure they feel. A child might say things |
| Panic attacks are devastating for children and can | | | | he or she wouldn't usually say. Your child might show |
| affect them deeply emotionally and physically. The | | | | suicidal behavior and frequently talk about death. Show |
| thought of going to school or leaving home can create | | | | patience and try to understand what they're going |
| extreme feelings of fear. Children with anxiety usually | | | | through. It can be difficult for a child to explain their |
| startle easily and may often cry inconsolably when out | | | | unusual behavior, but hear them out and be supportive. |
| of their comfort zone. Some parents might even | | | | Do research and find out about their disorder, so you |
| believe that the child is just going through a phase and | | | | can gain a better understanding of their situation. Let |
| that they'll grow out of it. Without treatment however, | | | | them know about their condition and that they can be |
| the child's disorder is likely to deteriorate and in the long | | | | treated. Showing them simple tips for panic attacks |
| run, will be harder to treat. | | | | can help them to cope and put them at greater ease. |
| The majority of grown-ups with anxiety disorders, | | | | Remember to be calm and provide a comforting |
| have developed them from adolescence. This is why | | | | presence during an attack. Let them model your |
| identifying the cause and treating it quickly is important. | | | | behavior and demonstrate relaxation techniques. |
| Identifying the cause for child anxiety can sometimes | | | | Praise them for getting through a panic attack and |
| be difficult and there may be multiple triggers including; | | | | engage in relaxing activities. Try to spark their |
| peer pressure at school, fear of embarrassment in | | | | enthusiasm for indoor and outdoor activities by getting |
| front of others, and physical or emotional trauma. | | | | involved. For parents, it can be a struggle to deal with |
| Show care and sensitivity when dealing with a child | | | | a child with anxiety, but there is help. It's important to |
| with an anxiety disorder. A child or teenager may feel | | | | seek professional help from someone who knows |
| embarrassed or afraid to talk about their problem. | | | | how to treat anxiety in children. A person qualified in |
| Going through puberty and anxiety at the same time | | | | CBT can show a child ways in how to stop a panic |
| can be a terrifying and confusing time for a child. Often | | | | attack. Remember, though that medical intervention will |
| they see themselves as outcasts and become loners. | | | | be much more effective with continual support from |
| Experiencing anxiety and panic attacks has a negative | | | | family and teachers. |
| influence on an adolescent's character. Showing | | | | |