Childhood Panic Attack Disorder,
Does Your Child Suffer With It?

Do your children experience anxiety panic attacks?

Forty per cent of adult panic attack sufferers reported their panic disorder began before the age of twenty. The majority of childhood panic attacks were experienced in their teenage years however younger children have been known to be affected.

A childhood panic attack can be very disabling for both children and young adults alike. Panic attack disorder can be controlled and successfully treated; the sooner you get treatment the less likely you are to develop complications from panic attacks such as phobias and anxiety attacks.

Children with panic attack disorder were found to have other anxiety disorders, similar to adults with the anxiety panic disorder. Of the sample examined, 80% were found to have a major depressive disorder, 40% dysthymic disorder; a depression without the major symptoms of major depressive disorder, 40% also had generalized anxiety disorder, 40% somatoform disorder, 40% substance abuse and 20% phobias.

Several other studies were made into juvenile panic disorders with the same results. Children with panic disorder have a higher incidence of major depressive disorder and bi-polar disorder.

The issue arises when children try to describe their panic attacks. They often lack the vocabulary to put into words how they are feeling.

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Childhood panic attack symptoms include;

• Heart palpitations
• Sweating
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Chills
• Nausea
• Trembling
• Abdominal distress
• Hot flashes

The issue arises when children try to describe their panic attacks. They often lack the vocabulary to put into words how they are feeling.

Childhood panic attacks are the same as adult ones; they experience the dreadful fear of dying or sheer panic, the feeling of being detached from oneself, the loss of control or the feeling of losing their mind but they are unable to articulate this.

For parents of a child experiencing a panic attack it can be devastating. Parents feel helpless as there is nothing they can do to alleviate the symptoms of their child’s panic attack.

Parents must take an active role in the treatment and intervention of their child’s panic disorder. Get your child to a doctor to be physically examined. Rule out physical causes for their symptoms.

Children with panic disorder may suddenly develop a fear of going to school, they may make up illnesses, tummy upsets etc to avoid school Their grades may suddenly plummet as they find it difficult to concentrate on school work, or to complete homework. They may appear to be daydreaming or distracted.

During a child's panic attack they may become very distraught, weepy and struggle to catch their breath. Depending on the age of your child you may notice they are staying locked in their room most days. They may have stopped socializing with their friends and suddenly just want their own company.

It is not easy for an adult to admit to the intense feelings a panic attack brings forth so it is doubly embarrassing for a child that has no idea what they are experiencing and why. So they are not likely to confide easily with you what the problem is.

First it is important to understand that your child’s anxiety panic disorder is triggered by anxiety. Are there any issue sat home or at school that are causing your child’s anxiety issues?

Secondly it is important to be totally relaxed and calm when your child experiences a panic attack, your attitude will reflect on his or her reactions to the event. An over-anxious mother will result in your child thinking he really is dying and his panic will increase.

Reassure your child that you are there for him and that he has nothing to fear. A typical panic attack lasts from just a few minutes, to up to 10 minutes on average.

Thirdly, get your child the help he needs and get involved with his treatment plan. Cognitive behavioural therapy CBT helps people with anxiety panic disorders overcome their fears and panic attacks. All the members of your family should be involved in the treatment plan to ensure your child‘s panic attacks are successfully treated.

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