Anxiety
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Anxiety is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of four conditions: Depression, Autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Anxiety.
For kids’ diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety refers to five symptoms or behaviors:
- Sleep and Energy
- Sadness, Anxiety, and Irritability
- Self-Harm
- Dim Outlook
- Depressed Responses
For kids’ diagnosed with Autism, Anxiety refers to four symptoms or behaviors:
- Other Repeat Behavior
- Speech, Motor, and Milestones
- Sensitivity and Control
- Repetitive Behavior and Social Avoidance
For kids’ diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Anxiety refers to five symptoms or behaviors:
- Difficulty Completing Tasks
- Energy
- Acting Out
- Attention
- Anxiety
For kids’ diagnosed with Anxiety, Anxiety refers to six symptoms or behaviors:
- Loss of Control
- Overall Anxiety
- Fear and Panic
- Social Anxiety
- Fight or Flight
- Physical Responses
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Anxiety
When parents mention Anxiety they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Angry behavior | Often | 7 mentions |
| Depression | Often | 5 mentions |
| Sadness | Sometimes | 4 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 3 mentions |
| Keeping alone (keeping to self) | Sometimes | 3 mentions |
| Defiant behavior | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Hyperactivity | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Impulsiveness | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Lack of social skills | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Limited (or lack of) social skills | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
Characteristics of Anxiety
Anxiety starts at the following ages...
How to read this chart
average 10 years 9 months old
Percentage of kids with Anxiety by year of age
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 7% | 10 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 20% | 30 mentions |
| Weekly | 27% | 40 mentions |
| Monthly | 15% | 22 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 8 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 15% | 22 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 1 mention |
| Never | 11% | 16 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 10% | 70 mentions |
| Severe | 16% | 113 mentions |
| Moderate | 26% | 189 mentions |
| Mild | 23% | 169 mentions |
| Not at All | 25% | 184 mentions |
Care of Anxiety
Parents mention the following approaches to caring for Anxiety
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Therapy / Counseling | Positive3.8 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Breathing treatments | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 2Music | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Speech Therapy | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Inhaler | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Occupational Therapy | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Medication (prescription) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 7albuterol | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 8Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 9Physical Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 10Medication (general) | Positive3.6 of 5 | Read 0 comments |