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If you have a child starting physical school or physical exams after a break of 2 years AND they are getting scared, please read this thread.
#India
If you have a child starting physical school or physical exams after a break of 2 years AND they are getting scared, please read this thread.
Many children are really happy to be back in school and have started school with all the enthusiasm that is contagious to entire household.
But some kids (especially exam facing kids) have developed fear / anxiety.
But some kids (especially exam facing kids) have developed fear / anxiety.
They report poor sleep, tiredness, restlessness and agitation, poor appetite and fluctuating mood. They seem to oversleep in the day or distract themselves with media binges.
Some also report forgetfulness and "blankness" esp about exams and studies.
Some also report forgetfulness and "blankness" esp about exams and studies.
Crying spells or extreme irritability, scratching oneself, pulling hair, flailing of arms and legs are commonly seen across entire child and adolescent age group in India.
If your child is showing such signs of acute anxiety, it is important to keep calm and use a stable reassuring voice while talking with them.
Anxious adults should be sent out of the room or should go for a walk while calm adult is trying to help the child.
Anxious adults should be sent out of the room or should go for a walk while calm adult is trying to help the child.
It is a good start to acknowledge their fear and accept that it is alright to be uncomfortable.
Many children feel secure with a hug or holding them close and speaking in a calm voice.
Many children feel secure with a hug or holding them close and speaking in a calm voice.
Most important part is to help the child get to the school or exam.
Sitting there and attempting whatever they can in the physical exam will restore their confidence.
If necessary, drop them to school yourself. (school bus is the best option. As always)
Sitting there and attempting whatever they can in the physical exam will restore their confidence.
If necessary, drop them to school yourself. (school bus is the best option. As always)
Letting child skip school or exam is not a good idea. Using avoidance to cope with intense anxiety has negative effect. It becomes a strong mechanism and eventually can lead to school refusal.
Get professional help early in the scene.
Conquering anxiety is counter intuitive as it requires calmness and action in fearful situation.
Conquering anxiety is counter intuitive as it requires calmness and action in fearful situation.
Long sermons, talking down, angry responses and false promises don't help at all.
Take care. Get help when needed.
Let's get kids back to normal school life .
Take care. Get help when needed.
Let's get kids back to normal school life .
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