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Separation Anxiety Disorder

It is normal for very young children between the ages of 7 and 15 months old to experience separation anxiety.  Often times kids go through a phase when they are scared nervous of unfamiliar people and places.  Anytime a child has the fear it can be excessive and if it last longer than four weeks the child may have separation anxiety disorder.  Separation anxiety disorder is a condition in which a child becomes alarmed or frightened when away from home or separated from a parent or love one. This fear may interfere with the child’s normal activities, such as going to school or playing with other children.

SYMPTOMS OF SEPARATION ANXIETY DISORDER

  • An unrealistic and lasting worry that something bad will happen to the parent or caregiver if the child leaves
  • Repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated
  • Refusal to go to school in order to stay with the caregiver
  • Refusal to go to sleep without the caregiver being nearby or to sleep away from home
  • Fear of being alone
  • Repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation
  • Bed wetting
  • Repeated temper tantrums or pleading
  • Recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated

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Michael Gilman



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Michael Gilman

Phone: (352) 356-5005

Email: apathtochangecounseling@gmail.com


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