Social Anxiety Disorder in Children |
When a person has a chronic fear of dealing with people or interacting with anyone he has a social anxiety disorder. However, although is commonly develop in adolescents sometimes child can have the problem. The Social anxiety disorder in children has to be treat it on time before i affects its future development.
There are some common symptoms that are related to social anxiety like shyness, sweating, blushing, nausea, palpitation and more. In children if you note any of those symptoms they might have a social anxiety disorder, but sometimes it might not be so obvious, so you have to observe his behavior.
For example if you child likes to be alone in the corner, if he doesent interact or participate in school, if he talks very softly, if he doubts or is afraid to ask a question, if he doesnt want to participate in group sports or any other uncommon behavior he might have a social anxiety disorder.
If you notice any of the above symptoms is important to see a psychotherapist that has experience with child so he can give you a proper treatment for you child. Dont let this pass and think that he will just grow up, if he really has a anxiety disorder it can become worse and a huge problem in his adolescens and future success.
Dont let your child too much time alone specially in public places, he might get a anxiety attack and needs your support. Sometimes the problem will be short term and it was just a childhood shyness but you should not take any chances, if you child has a severe social anxiety problem it will just get worse unless you do something about it.
What can you do to help your child?
There are somethings that you can do like encourage your child to talk to you and tell you what are his needs and desires, encourage your child to play with his friends and ask questions. Dont humiliate your child for any reason, at this moment he needs to improve his self esteem and you should reward him when something good is done.
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Quick Tip #1
There are different available drug medications that should be taken only with proper prescription of a doctor |
Quick Tip #2
Psychotherapy is a great way to receive treatment without any risks, you will discover what is the source of your fear or social phobia |
Quick Tip #3
You should face your fears, the more you face your fears the less dificult if will be for you, you will notice that is not such a big deal |
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