More About Back-to-School Anxiety That Does Not Look Like Anxiety 🎒
Back-to-school anxiety is common, but it does not always look like worry or reluctance. It often appears in disguise:
1. Stomach aches and headaches before school: Physical symptoms without a clear medical cause are among the most common signs of anxiety in young people. The body expresses what the mind has not yet found words for, especially in the days before a new school year begins.
2. Sleep disruption and difficulty settling: Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night, or sudden resistance to bedtime routines often signals worry. ��
3. Irritability and increased conflict at home: An anxious child or teen who is holding it together for school may release all of that tension at home through arguments, tears, or emotional outbursts that seem disproportionate to the situation.
If the start of school is bringing unexpected behavior changes, SMD Associates can help you understand what your child may be experiencing. Consult today. ����
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1. Stomach aches and headaches before school: Physical symptoms without a clear medical cause are among the most common signs of anxiety in young people. The body expresses what the mind has not yet found words for, especially in the days before a new school year begins.
2. Sleep disruption and difficulty settling: Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night, or sudden resistance to bedtime routines often signals worry. ��
3. Irritability and increased conflict at home: An anxious child or teen who is holding it together for school may release all of that tension at home through arguments, tears, or emotional outbursts that seem disproportionate to the situation.
If the start of school is bringing unexpected behavior changes, SMD Associates can help you understand what your child may be experiencing. Consult today. ����
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Sara Mathews Dixon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose practice is built on the belief that the goals of the individual being treated are key to a successful therapeutic relationship. She uses individualized, person-centered planning in working with young adults, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples and families, in Connecticut and New York.
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