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One of the more common fears among parents of young children is the issue of panic attack symptoms in a child. It is natural for a parent to be concerned when their child is behaving in a way that is out of place, or when they are feeling out of control. A lot of times, it is a parent’s fear of the situation that causes these panic attack symptoms in a child. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the signs that your child might have a panic attack.
The first thing you should do if you think there may be panic attack symptoms in a child is to have them assessed by their doctor. If you are not comfortable with this, you can always get a second opinion from another health care professional or from a child counselor. If you suspect a panic attack is occurring, your doctor will ask some questions about your child’s medical history. If you notice any unusual behaviour, a note of it will need to be taken.
During the evaluation process, the child will be asked about their sleeping habits and how often they feel restless and spaced out. Your doctor will also want to know about any physical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or hot flashes. If you have not experienced any of the panic attack symptoms in a child before, but your child does, you can watch for some common signs.
One of the biggest panic attack symptoms in a child is a racing heartbeat. Typically this means that your child is hyperventilating, and there may also be chilled and tingling in the hands. Of course, this is not the only indicator that your child has a panic attack. Others include feeling shaky or crying, excessive sweating, stomach pain and difficulty breathing. If you suspect that your child may have a panic attack, they need to be assessed by a professional to rule out any underlying medical cause. Children sometimes get nervous around school, so talking to them during this time can help them calm down.
Another way to recognize the symptoms in children is to pay close attention to the child’s behavior and their emotions. Children who are fidgety are often very anxious and agitated. They may also exhibit a habit of pacing back and forth in front of you, as well as banging their head on things. In addition, fidgety children will often try to hide these symptoms by excessively hitting or pushing against their legs when you look at them.
When you are evaluating the panic attack symptoms in the child, you need to keep track of other factors that could be causing them to act this way. If a parent or guardian is not comfortable with you seeing the child in a mental health facility, you should ask the school if they would allow you to visit during school hours. You should check with their child’s teachers first to see if they are familiar with the child exhibiting any of these symptoms. You should also check for physical symptoms. Some children will shake or cry when they become worried. Others will have trouble concentrating or even fidgeting.