Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. Anxious feelings are a normal reaction to a situation where a person feels under pressure – for example, meeting work deadlines, sitting exams or speaking in front of a group of people.
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How do I explain anxiety to my 8 year old?
Start by describing a recent situation when you observed some signs of anxiety in your child. “Yesterday, when Sarah came over, you seemed very quiet and you just sat beside Mom. It seemed you may have been a bit nervous about having a visitor in our house. What was that like for you?”.
What are 5 symptoms of anxiety?
Symptoms Feeling nervous, restless or tense. Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom. Having an increased heart rate. Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation) Sweating. Feeling weak or tired. Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.
What words describe anxiety?
Synonyms Antonyms of anxiety agita, agitation, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, concernment, Još stavki.
How do you explain anxiety to a 12 year old?
Consider opening up and explaining a time when you had anxiety – digging deep into what the situation was, what your anxiety felt like, and how you were able to overcome those anxious feelings. Similarly, you can encourage your child to do the same.
How can I help my 7 year old with anxiety?
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety, but to help a child manage it. Don’t avoid things just because they make a child anxious. Express positive — but realistic — expectations. Respect their feelings, but don’t empower them. Don’t ask leading questions. Don’t reinforce the child’s fears.