Anxiety disorder prognosis
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Meaning its a common disorder. Also, I had forgot to mention my eyes look red sometimes, the blood vessels seem prominent.
to talk in perceived, unsafe environments. I strongly suspect your son is suffering from a severe anxiety disorder called "selective mutism". The best site on the internet is "selectivemutism.org" which will give you reams of information re this disorder. It is very treatable but will take time (and I mean months or years) for your son to learn how to manage his fears.
I think with the cause of the PAF being autoimmune, the prognosis depends on the prognosis of whatever autoimmune disorder is causing it. Have they zeroed in on a specific autoimmune disorder?
Some autoimmune disorders are progressive and would cause continued damage to more autonomic nerves; depending on which disorder it is, there could be potential for this to be halted with the right treatment.
My son is almost four years old, and i know that he does things that are just not normal. I have been told by others that he may have an anxiety disorder. He clams up when we are in a social situations. He will want seperate himself from others when we are in a group. He throws tantrums when put in a large group. We have not been able to fully potty train him because, he hold in his bowel movements to point where we have to give him an enema. I thinks it because he is afriad of pooping.
By the way, your son is now eight years old - often the age that GAD begins - generalized anxiety disorder. You might wish to google this term to learn more about this particular disorder.
Do I ... keep him close to me at home and hope that he outgrows it? -- your words
If anxiety is the issue, I assure you that your son will not outgrow it nor will it go away. Certain behaviours may disappear but they will only be exchanged for others.
I suspect the above poster, robrob76 is correct - probably separation anxiety is the issue. I might suggest you google the phrase "separation anxiety and children" or "behaviors of anxiety in children" or "anxiety disorders and children" or similar words/phrases. There is lots and lots of information on the internet re this topic with many suggestions of excellent books that are available on-line, in bookstores or your public library system.
s condition, is often associated with anxiety, though it is not regarded specifically as an anxiety disorder. Most children who display selective mutism possess the capacity for normal speech and language, as you can see with your daughter. It's just that they utilize their normal speech and language abilities only in certain situations.
ll stick my neck out - I think he does have an anxiety disorder. Many children develop GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) about eight years of age. You might wish to google phrases a "GAD and children" or "anxiety disorders in children" or "behaviors of anxiety in children" or similar words/phrases to better educate yourself on this issue. There are also tons of books on this topic in bookstores, the internet and in public libraries.
It is possible that your son is suffering from GAD - generalized anxiety disorder. Your child is of the age that this disorder often appears. If anxiety, this problem is an inherited trait and is not caused by any event or trauma or person. In addition, depression is often co-morbid with anxiety and it is possible that your child is somewhat depressed.
Panic, Anxiety, etc. I'm wondering whether my son is having panic/anxiety issues? Or is that too early?
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I think I will agree with the psychiatrist and to me too, it seems more like an acute anxiety disorder that can be precipitated whenever one is thrown in a new environment that is completely strange. I cannot think of anything serious. I hope he should be okay over the period. Since, his insight (insight is the ability to recognize one's own mental illness) is intact I will not call it a psychosis and it seems like only a neurotic disorder.
I hope that helped.
t be very helpful to you, the knowledge should reassure and reduce your anxiety but if it only gives you additionally food to feed the fears you already have, you would be better off in the long run, focusing on getting help for your anxiety so you can find out if its MS!
From what i understand of your situation, a couple of years ago you experienced L'hermittes and the MRI showed a 1cm spinal cord lesion...........
court1980 - vomiting in public situations is one of the signs of severe anxiety. You mentioned that your son was "shy" - another "sign" of anxiety. As always, your first step is to contact your family doctor re advice. You might wish to educate yourself on anxiety by googling terms such as "anxiety and school" or "behaviors of anxiety in children" or "anxiety disorders in children" or similar words/phrases.
This is more than shy; after all, your son is now 14 years old. I suspect what you are seeing is "social anxiety". I might suggest you google the phrase "social anxiety in teenagers" or "social anxiety disorder" or similar words/phrases to see if the descriptions remind you of your son. You mentioned that your son only talks to one or two friends - is he able to speak to his teachers and other adults?
By the way, the earlier the diagnosis and the beginning of treatment; the better the prognosis. OCD is a difficult anxiety disorder but it can be "managed".
Please talk to your son's family doctor about getting a referral to a medical mental health specialist with experience in anxiety issues as a child neurologist or child psychiatrist.
I suspect strongly that your daughter is selectively mute. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder - some think the severe form of social anxiety. The best site on the internet is "selectivemutism.org" where you should find lots and lots of information. I might suggest you first read the FAQ's. Please note that the earlier the diagnosis; the shorter the treatment and the better the prognosis. Three years of age is not too young to deal with this issue.
Whether you have generalized anxiety or social anxiety or garden variety anxiety can only be diagnosed by a doctor.........and at the young age of 13, (even tho it's obvious you are mature for your age) your hormones are kicking into high gear and that can sometimes bring on anxiety.
I would urge you to talk to your parents about these feelings and I believe a talk with your doctor is in order. You do not have to feel this way.
Given the absence of a diagnosis of a cardiac or endocrine problem, yes, it does sound like anxiety.
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