Shyness & anxiety 101
ShynessCauses of Shyness
Symptoms of Shyness May not respond when spoken to May speak softly and avoid eye contact Hover near other children but never join them to play Rarely seen smiling, laughing, or chatting Shyness has positive aspects too! Doing well at school Behaving and not getting into trouble Listening attentively to others Being easy to look after (Better Health Channel, 2012). |
anxietyTypes of Anxiety Disorders
Panic Disorder: feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly without warning; may include sweating, chest pain, and the feeling of choking Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: develops following a traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one, that results in lasting frightening thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, and depression Social Anxiety Disorder: constant worry about everyday social situations, in fear of becoming embarrassed in public Phobias: intense, irrational fears of an object or situation that poses no real threat Generalized Anxiety Disorder: excessive, unrealistic worry or tensions Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders Feelings of panic or fear Uncontrollable thoughts Nightmares or problems sleeping Shortness of breath Palpitations Dry mouth Muscle tension Nasusea An inability to be still or calm (Anxiety and panic disorders health center, 2005-2012). |