Anxiety in children can manifest in various ways, and the symptoms may differ depending on the age of the child.
Some of the more common signs and symptoms of anxiety in children include:
Avoiding social situations
Refusing to go to school or day-care
Crying, clinging, or throwing tantrums
Always worrying about things or having negative thoughts
Seeking constant reassurance from parents or caregivers
Difficulty concentrating
Becoming irritable
Feeling tense and fidgety
Not sleeping or waking up in the middle of the night with bad dreams
Not eating properly
Wetting the bed
Complaining of tummy aches, headaches and feeling unwell
