Top signs of anxiety in kids you shouldn't ignore

Is your child hesitating in mixing up with friends or getting upset over small issues? Watch out for these early signs of anxiety in kids.

Published on: Mar 03, 2022 5:06 PM IST

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Anxiety in children is not so easy to detect as they may find it hard to express how they feel. Anxiety issues can restrict children from mixing up with people socially or doing certain daily activities. The good thing is children can easily learn to manage their worries with therapy. It is important to recognise its early symptoms. Here are tips by Dr. Maya Kirpalani, Consultant Psychologist and Family Therapist at Bhatia Hospital Mumbai. (Unsplash)

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Eating and sleeping difficulties: Loss or increase in appetite is a sign of anxiety. If your child is throwing a lot of tantrums during meal times and it's happening for some time now, it's time to consult an expert. Anxiety may also interrupt with sleep. If your little one is not able to sleep properly during night, it may be a sign of anxiety. (Pexels)

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Consistent drop in academic grades: If your kid's performance is deteriorating in school and he/she is not showing interest in academics as before, it could be possible that he/she is suffering from anxiety (Pexels)

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A sudden loss of interest in hobbies or activities which they would engage in before also shows that anxiety is troubling your kid. (Pexels)

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Sudden outbursts of anger on small issues which would not bother them earlier should also be not ignored. (Pexels)

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Staying distant, aloof and alone, not mixing with peers and crying excessively can also be a sign of anxiety. (Pexels)

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Bed wetting and thumb sucking continuing over age-appropriate years should be paid attention to. (Pexels)

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Unruly defiant behaviour: If you feel your child is facing constant behavioural issues, you may want to consult an expert. (Pexels)