| It may be of little surprise to you that panic attacks in | | | | 3) Confrontation - This is an activity to deal with your |
| children are on the rise. Life is lived at such an | | | | child's attacks that i don't altogether agree with. This is |
| extraordinarily fast pace nowadays. There is constant | | | | about making your child face their fears. If a certain |
| pressure on kids to do well and succeed and there | | | | situation has previously brought on attacks, then you |
| may even be family tensions and problems to deal | | | | should slowly encourage your child to tackle that |
| with. It is common that youngsters can feel threatened, | | | | situation once more. I'm not a fan on this type of |
| scared and extreme discomfort in everyday life. | | | | treatment. For someone so young, this could have a |
| Unfortunately this can lead to panic attacks in children. | | | | lasting negative effect on a child for the rest of their |
| 1) Recognize the symptoms of panic attacks in | | | | life. |
| children - This may start with a shortness of breath | | | | 4) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - CBT |
| and an extremely fast heart beat. This may be | | | | concentrates on training your child to notice when the |
| followed by numbness throughout the body, sweating | | | | physical or psychological symptoms of a panic attack |
| and trembling. Other symptoms include a fear of dying | | | | are about to strike. The basic principles of CBT is that |
| and in some cases agoraphobia or claustrophobia may | | | | if you are aware of what is about to follow, you have |
| ensue. | | | | a far better chance of dealing with it. This is about |
| 2) Medication - Panic attacks in children may often | | | | training your mind and body to do certain things at the |
| require prescribed medication. Always consult your | | | | onset of an attack. |
| doctor and let them know of your concerns. In some | | | | 5) Learn to avoid panic attacks in children - Prevention |
| cases your doctor may prescribe Xanax or another | | | | is better than a cure. There are certain situations or |
| calming tranquilizer. However, never administer any | | | | circumstances that can trigger extreme anxiety. |
| medication to your child if you are unsure of the | | | | Perhaps your child is going through puberty and doesn't |
| correct dosage or if you notice any peculiar side | | | | understand what is happening. Maybe they have |
| effects. Many of the drugs involved in treating panic | | | | problems at school or amongst their peer group. |
| attacks in children can bring on drowsiness, so just be | | | | These attacks could even be caused by diet. Sweets |
| aware that your child may have decreasing | | | | and caffeinated drinks can dramatically increase your |
| concentration levels. | | | | child's stress levels. |