Anxiety Symptoms in Kids and Teens That Might Surprise You and How You Can Help
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Show Notes
Anxiety symptoms in children often look different from what we imagine. Parents are sometimes surprised at how some of their children’s behavior, especially their misbehavior, comes from their anxiety.
On today's episode I will tell you about some symptoms I commonly see in kids and teens who are experiencing anxiety. The symptoms I'll tell you about are not always recognized as anxiety. I’ll also give you some strategies for helping your children to reduce their anxiety symptoms and feel more calm.
It's been awhile since I've told you what's bringing me some zen. I'll start out this episode by telling you about a few ways I'm feeling more zen lately. One of them has to do with the transitions from summer to fall, which always makes me sad. I'll also tell you about a television show I'm enjoying with my husband and a treat I sometime indulge in from Starbucks.
In order to demonstrate some ways that anxiety shows up for kids and teens, I’m going to break down kids with anxiety into 3 different catagories. It's not always the case that kids neatly fit into these catagories. My hope is that with my descriptions you will be better able to identify if a child in your life is experiencing anxiety.
After I've described some anxiety symptoms that kids and teens experience. I'll give you some suggestions for how you can help support the kids in your life in decreasing their anxiety. This is in no way a complete list! But instead, some simple strategies that you can start implementing today.
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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.