We all feel anxious sometimes, but some #children experience #anxiety that is so serious that it can be diagnosed as a disorder. A #child may have an #anxietydisorder if their #anxiety is:
Unrealistic
Doesn’t go away
Makes them start avoiding everyday things
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Here are some different kinds of #anxiety that #children may be diagnosed with.
#Separationanxietydisorder
#Children with #separationanxiety become extremely upset when they are separated from their caregivers. The distress that they feel is unusual for their age.
Some signs include:
Worrying about #parents getting sick or dying
Worrying about getting lost or kidnapped
Not wanting to go to #school
#Socialanxietydisorder
#Children with #socialanxietydisorder are very self-conscious. They can find it difficult to hang out with peers or participate in class.
Some signs include:
Avoiding social situations
Feeling panicky during social situations. Older kids may shake, sweat, or be short of breath. Younger #kids may have tantrums or cry.
Worrying people will judge them for being anxious
#Selectivemutism
#Children with #selectivemutism have a hard time speaking in some places, like at #school. Their #anxiety goes beyond typical shyness. Kids with SM can’t speak even when they badly want to.
Some signs include:
Feeling “frozen” with #anxiety and unable to speak
Being able to speak in some places but not others (like #school or around certain people)
#Generalizedanxietydisorder
#Children with #generalizedanxietydisorder (#GAD) worry about lots of everyday things. #Kids with GAD are often particularly worried about how they are doing in #school.
Some signs include:
Being a perfectionist
Feeling “out of control” #anxiety about many different things
Having trouble sleeping
#Panicdisorder
#Children with #panicdisorder have a history of panic attacks. Panic attacks are a scary and very sudden surge of symptoms that can make #kids worry they are dying or “going crazy.”
Some signs include:
Racing heart
Sweating
Shaking
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Nausea
#Obsessivecompulsivedisorder
#Children with #OCD experience unwanted thoughts, worries or impulses called obsessions. They often also develop repetitive actions — called compulsions — to calm the #anxiety caused by their obsessions.
Some signs include:
Fear of doing something “bad”
Repeatedly asking for reassurance
Repeatedly washing hands or making things even
Specific #phobia
#Children with specific #phobia have extreme fears about a particular thing. These things aren’t typically considered dangerous but seem very scary to the #child.
There are five common kinds:
The animal type, or avoiding animals and bugs
The natural environment type, or avoiding things like storms, heights or water
The blood-injection-injury type, or avoiding things like seeing blood or getting a shot
The situational type, or avoiding things like flying, tunnels and bridges
The other type, or avoiding things like loud sounds, choking, vomiting and costumed characters
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In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
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