Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, and worry. It can be natural and appropriate to feel that way when facing a difficult or uncertain situation. But some teens and tweens suffer from anxiety disorder, in which these feelings become excessive and keep the sufferer from being able to enjoy their life.  It can cause panic attacks or compulsive behaviors, and a feeling of being unable to do anything. Basically, anxiety disorder is worry that never stops. It’s strong enough that it can keep a person from being able to perform their daily activities. In this article, I’m going to go over the symptoms and causes of anxiety, and give you some tips for helping your tween or teen with anxiety. How Can I Tell if my Teen or Tween is Suffering from Anxiety and Needs Help? For starters, observe your child and look for symptoms. I have a free printable Anxiety Symptoms Checklist that you can download to help you. Anxiety Symptoms The symptoms of anxiety can be … [Read more...]