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A recent survey has revealed children’s top fears about going back to school. Barnardo’s has put together a list of things you should know about anxiety. Or alternatively, you could read the whole article here:\u00a0“Survey reveals children\u2019s top back to school anxieties”<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Anxiety presents itself in different ways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anxiety can look different from one person to another. There are immediate physical symptoms that might be recognised easily \u2013 like shaking, sweating and going red \u2013 but there can be other symptoms that aren\u2019t obvious, like difficulty sleeping, restlessness and stomach aches that can come and go.<\/p>\n

Other signs \u2013 like racing thoughts, finding it difficult to concentrate and wanting to withdraw from social situations \u2013 are harder to spot and might not be obvious to a child.<\/p>\n

2. Children need help to identify their anxiety too<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact, some children can find it hard to identify thoughts (and distinguish them from feelings) altogether. However, it\u2019s important to be aware of thoughts to be able to identify anxiety.<\/p>\n

Anxious children tend to express their anxiety in their thoughts. They may jump to negative conclusions about situations. For example, if a parent is late coming home one day, they might worry that this is because there\u2019s been an accident. Anxious children are also more likely to have negative thoughts about themselves and may think they\u2019re not good enough, not well liked enough or bound to fail \u2013 which can lead to them avoiding certain situations. Getting them talking about their thoughts can help.<\/p>\n

3. Talking about anxiety can help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Communication is vital in getting to the root of a child\u2019s anxiety. Gently asking the right questions can help them to find the thought that is troubling them. For example, if they suddenly show signs of being scared or worried, ask them to describe what they think might be happening to make them feel this way. Talking it through can help lead them to finding the thought at the root of the anxiety.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve identified this, you can work together to discuss how helpful these thoughts are, or how likely a potential outcome might be. There\u2019s more help on this in our guide to coping with anxiety.<\/p>\n

4. Experiencing anxiety is normal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anxiety becomes an issue when it impacts a person frequently and when worries are difficult to manage, but anxiety itself is normal and common. Most adults will be able to recall a time or a situation which made them feel anxious. It might have been down to an exam, a ride on a rollercoaster or speaking in front of lots of people. It\u2019s totally normal to experience it at some point in life. This is important to remember and can help children feel better about dealing with their own anxiety.<\/p>\n

5. There are ways to manage anxiety and anxious thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your child doesn\u2019t need to feel they\u2019re alone in trying to cope with anxiety. And it can be helpful to remind them that while anxiety can feel overwhelming and very uncomfortable at the time, it will pass and will not harm them.<\/p>\n

Our practitioners use different exercises to help young people control their anxiety as and when it appears and you can use these too.<\/p>\n

You’re not alone, get help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnardo\u2019s is a charity that can offer specialist support services designed to help children deal with anxiety and other challenges. Go to their website to find out more about how they could help you, or indeed how you could help them:\u00a0www.barnardos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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