From Tears to Triumph: Unraveling the Complexity of Children's Phobia
W ritten by Keerthi Aithal, Psychologist, Ph.no: +919980476255 Read time 5 minutes Children can develop fears that are so irrational, persistent, or intense that they are focused on a wide range of objects or situations. Exposure to these stimuli almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response. The phobic stimulus or situation is either avoided or endured wit dread, interfering with normal routines and activities for at least 6 months. The intense fear or discomfort around the feared object or situation can culminate in panic attacks. Symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, fear of losing control, and a racing heartbeat. Symptoms can last several hours or might persist for less than 10 minutes. Children often express their discomfort by crying, throwing tantrums, freezing, clinging, trembling, or sweating. Common phobias can be categorized into: Animal/Insect Phobias (dogs, spiders, snakes, bugs, etc.) Phobias of