Teenage anxiety disorder is a leading cause of a great many problems that are often attributed to other causes. Many times we chalk up problems to just “being a kid” when in fact they are suffering from teenage anxiety disorder. This intrusive and difficult problem can enter into kid’s lives at any number of different ages, and can hang around for an entire lifetime without proper treatment and attention. Thought it is scary, teenage anxiety disorder is often treated well if it is noticed early. So what is teenage anxiety disorder anyway and how can I recognize it?
Teenage anxiety disorder is a general term really that covers a large cluster of possible problems. It might include the teen who gets panic attacks, the kid who is anxious more often than normal or the teenager that feels like the world is closing in on them. There are a number of things that can contribute to this term being applicable. It differs from the typical teen that occasionally has anxiety in that it is chronic. Here are some signs that your teenager might have anxiety disorder.
If your teenager is depressed more than most, and spends a great deal of time in isolation, they could be having teenage anxiety disorder. This is also a common sign of teenage depression, but along with other symptoms it can be anxiety as well.
If your teenager is having disrupted sleeping patterns – either too much or too little – this can be a sign of anxiety.
If your teenager is having panic attacks or feelings as though they can not breathe. Of course, this should be checked out by a doctor to rule out other possible causes. If other causes are not present, then anxiety is a likely culprit in teens who are worried, under pressure or stressed.
If your teen develops a shake or tremor that is not explained medically, it can be a sign of anxiety. This is something that often gets overlooked or “blown off” by medical professionals. Ask your doctor about this possibility if you suspect it.
If your teen seems worried more than they should be about things that do not make sense, this can be a sign of anxiety disorder. People with anxiety disorder often fear that they are going to go crazy, die of a horrible disease, or that they are having a heart attack. This symptom is often tied in with the panic attacks mentioned above.
If your teen has a feeling of impending doom in spite of no logical reason for feeling so, this is certainly a symptom of anxiety disorder and other issues.
If you suspect that your teenager is suffering from anxiety disorder, it is vital to look into getting them some help. You can not move quickly enough for this, as early intervention and therapy can save them from a lifetime disorder.
May 11th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Last summer/fall, I had intermittent inner ear problems and would get vertigo out of nowhere. The last time it happened I was going 70mph in the left lane of a freeway. I got so freaked out it triggered a full-blown panic attack. I had to pull over and call 911. I went to the hospital and was fine, but ever since then, even 8 months later, I get anxiety when I drive on the freeway. Lucky for me, I have to drive that stretch of road on my way to school 4 times a week but it has still been *really* tough.
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