To study what could possibly be wrong with my main character who portrays multiple symptoms of many disorders. The most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders in teens are Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder.
The Anxiety Disorders:
Generalized Anxiety disorder is diagnosed due to an overwhelming worry about certain things with little reason. It leads to physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Social Anxiety Disorder is diagnosed due to an intense fear of being judged or rejected in social situations which causes physical panic and avoidance of most people.
Separation Anxiety Disorder is diagnosed due to the excessive fear of being away from parents or home, which manifest as the refusal of school or being overly clingy towards comfort characters.
Panic Disorder is diagnosed due to the sudden or intense episodes with heart racing, sweating, and shortness of breath. There is a fear of dying or going crazy that they create in their minds as well.
These anxiety disorders are getting pretty common in teens because adolescence is a time of significant social and academic pressure. These anxiety disorders can either start or worsen throughout their teen years, which can be treated if diagnosed properly. However, common traits that psychologists look for in teens to help determine whether a teen has a disorder or not are:
- Excessive worrying
- School refusal
- Social withdrawal
- Irritability
- Physical illness or complaints
- Sleeping issues
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