Anxiety symptoms and disorders are the number one health problem
in America. Anxiety Disorders in children often are sometimes
overlooked or misdiagnosed and if left untreated will most
likely progress into further complications. But how do parents
decide what is normal anxiety and what needs to be looked at
closer? All children experience anxiety. Anxiety kids is
expected and normal at specific times in development. For
example, children 8 months through the preschool years may show
distress or anxiety at times of separation from their parents.
Young children may have short-lived fears, such as fear of the
dark, storms, animals, or strangers. Anxious children are often
overly tense or uptight. Some may seek a lot of reassurance, and
their worries may interfere with activities. Parents should not
discount a child’s fears. Parents should be alert to the signs
of severe anxiety so they can intervene early to prevent
complications. Here is a list of different symptoms of anxiety
that children can experience. Sym