| As a father of three, and a severe panic disorder | | | | intense fear, worry, and uneasiness that can last for |
| survivor, I have a vested interest in this subject. | | | | long periods of time. These feelings and emotions can |
| Thankfully, my children do not seem to be afflicted | | | | significantly affect their lives. If not treated early, panic |
| with the condition that very nearly locked me in my | | | | and anxiety disorders can lead to a number of things. |
| house and ruined my life. The next couple paragraphs | | | | These can include, repeat absence from school, poor |
| with give you an overview of panic and anxiety | | | | relationships with peers, lowered self esteem, problems |
| disorders children can suffer from as well as give you | | | | adjusting to work situations, alcohol or drug use, and |
| the cure that saved me. All of the facts that I have | | | | most notably adult panic or anxiety disorders. Children |
| here can be found at the National Mental Health | | | | with these conditions should be treated as soon as |
| Information Center's website. | | | | possible |
| What Do Children With Anxiety and Panic Disorders | | | | What are the most prevalent childhood panic and |
| Experience? | | | | anxiety disorders? |
| Children with panic and anxiety disorders experience | | | | |