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Anxiety Symptoms in Children

Generalized anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder is common during the school years, adolescence, and young adult years. In addition to the above-listed general symptoms, some symptoms common to generalized anxiety disorder include:

  • Worries about the future
  • Unrealistic worries are not focused on a specific object or situation
  • Uncontrollable or excessive worries about everyday activities and routines
  • The constant need for reassurance
  • Difficulty minimizing the worry
  • Concerns about meeting expectations of family, school, and friends