For some students however, anxiety takes over their everyday activities or lives and becomes a constant condition that can impede their daily functioning. "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, describes people with anxiety disorders as those who experience intense worry, fear, or uneasiness to a degree that interferes with their everyday lives over an extended amount of time". Children who are anxious will also display at least one of the following: difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating, irritability, or muscle tension.
If you believe your child may have anxiety, it would be best to consult with your child's pediatrician.
