Symptoms of anxiety in children
The symptoms will depend on the phase of anxiety the child is experiencing; however, some general symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Excessive fear of issues
- Worry about things before they even happen
- Irritability
- Lack of concentration
- Low self-esteem [2] and confidence
- Lack of concentration
- Changes in appetite
- Trouble sleeping
- Physical symptoms
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Muscle aches
- Tension
- Fear of making mistakes or being embarrassed
According to the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, children tend to experience an anxiety disorder in different developmental phases.