Anxiety manifests itself in our physical body.

We can learn to become aware of muscle tension created by anxiety.
Learning progressive relaxation, imagery, and visualization will
reduce muscle tension and help alleviate anxiety.

Diaphramatic breathing and hatha yoga breathing are very important in
reducing anxiety.

Relaxing the body is a huge component to anxiety relief.

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Sometimes a child may become terrified, trying every avoidance tactic in order to stay away from school. Parents should be aware that children who regularly say that they are too sick to go to school, could be doing so in order to avoid anxious feelings or could be using behaviors that will help them avoid attending school.

Children suffer what is called a separation anxiety which is fear of leaving the safety of their parents or home.

Child anxiety can present itself in a number of ways including but not limited to:

Fears about safety
Stomach aches, headaches, physical symptoms
Fear of leaving home
Fear of going to school and leaving parents
Fears and nightmares
Challenges sleeping

It is always challenging to go back to school for children when they have had a very long summer break, long vacations, divorce, moved to a new area, changing to a new school is may be also a huge inducer of anxiety.

A child with separation anxiety may display many behaviors or a few below:

Fear of being alone
Fear of the dark
Fear of danger
Nightmares

Child anxiety can lead into family problems, social issues, and more panic and anxiety if not treated. Counseling and psychotherapy that is best will address the child’s irrational thoughts as well as help the child create healthy coping thoughts. Helping the child overcome these fears is important and learning tools to stay calm and feel safe. Family counseling and involvement in counseling is vital and important in creating desired changes.
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Tips for stress and anxiety

1. Watching tv is not relaxing.

2. Get adequate sleep

3. Eat a balanced diet: fruit, veggies, greens, protein, whole grains.

4. Connect with those you care about .

5. Exercise daily

6. Create positive healthy thoughts.

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Children and teenagers with parents that have anxiety are seven times more likely to develop an anxiety disorder according to research. Children and teenagers of depressed parents are also at a high risk for developing depression.

Cognitive behavioral counseling and therapy have been found to produce very positive results for: depression and anxiety with Teens, parents, children, and families.

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Depressed and anxious children and teens are at greater risk for substance abuse, risk of suicide, and other emotional and behavioral issues. It is vital to address anxiety and depression as soon as possible.

Parents with children and teens can help them by teaching them independent skills
at home so they can use these transferable skills when they are on their own. Children and teenagers with ADD and ADHD can use these skills as well.

Confidence and knowledge can only be taught through repetition, practice, and positive support by parents and adults.

Teaching your child and teen time management skills is essential for academic success. If a child learns that everyday at 5pm he must complete his homework he or she will get into a habit of doing homework before they do anything else like: cell phones, my space, texting, tv, video games, or hanging and talking to friends. Even if he/ she sits down at this time and reads, reviews, notes, studies for future tests. If a parent does not do this the child or teen will have a difficult time transitioning to college or University life.

Teaching your child or teen organizational skills is also very important. Teaching your child and teen about adequate sleep, diet, and exercise is important. Teaching your child and teen about following rules and laws and consequences for behaviors is vital. Money management skills is a valuable resource for your adolescent or child. Saving money for long term goals is a great skill for teenagers and children.

Helping your child or teen with ADD or ADHD is a process and it takes time. having patience and compassion and persistence is helpful. Staying positive and supportive will be the best mentality a parent can have through your child and teens development.

Approximately 2 percent of the population develop OCD. OCD( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences either obsessions or compulsions or both that interfere with life. Obsessions are persistent thoughts or impulses that overwhelm your thoughts and cause stress in your life.

Compulsions are behaviors we repeat in an effort to reduce anxiety in our lives.OCD can develop in childhood, but most often develops in adolescence or as a young adult

This article can be found at www.azcentral.com written by Suzanne Condie Lambert.

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