Symptoms and signs of anxiety vary between children, so I would always tell parents to know what is ‘normal’ for their child and trust your instinct if you think something is wrong.
Dr Sabina Dosani
Anxiety symptoms are caused, on the whole, by a series of complicated chemical reactions that occur within the body.
In one of these reactions, when we feel stressed, chemicals are released from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. These trigger more chemicals from another part of the brain called the pituitary glands, which in turn triggers cortisol to be released from the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. This is known as the hypothalamus – pituitary – adrenal axis or HPAA for short.
The cortisol that is released is responsible for many of the anxiety symptoms commonly experienced.
Not all children will experience all of the symptoms described above and often people with anxiety experience the same symptoms again and again.
The Dr was excellent and really took the time to understand our daughter. He managed to get her to open up and relax. We weren’t expecting the level of care we received – from everyone we dealt with.
Charles, Bristol
Private psychiatry, psychology and psychotherapy for adults and children, nationwide.
Call us today: 0203 326 9160 0203 761 7026 0203 761 7027 0203 326 9160 0203 761 7026 0203 761 7027
If you're struggling with an emotional or mental health problem, call us now to make an appointment - and take the first step in getting the support you need.
