Anxiety
Anxiety is being worried or anxious about anything. Whether there’s a reason for it or not. Some kids have social anxiety, which is being nervous around any form of social situations. For example, participating in a class, meeting new people, and more. Kids can have a anxiety attack. An anxiety attack is feeling overwhelmed during a bad experience. Symptoms include:
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Shortness of breath
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Stomach problems
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Dizziness
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Crying
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"Lump in your throat" feeling
How to cope with Anxiety
There are many different ways anxiety can be relieved. Either for a few hours, or a few months.
Tricks include
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Therapy/talking to a counselor if you have an Anxiety Disorder or more severe
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Listening to music
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Going for a walk
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Eating a snack or drinking water
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Hangout with a friend or pet
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Writing down your thoughts/feelings