yeah i agree there, that like with most people, doesnt matter about the age, that we can struggle with anxiety. there is for example, stress anxiety, or there is performance anxiety, some anxiety is a trigger for us to try harder and some anxiety is as a result of not having confidence, of the outcome. and some of us cant accept we can please or create a positive result. as a parent we try to support those we care about, so if you explain that anxiety can happen at any age, to anyone, but that you are there to listen and support, this may go a long way to provide some reassurance. life is difficult for this age group, i believe, as there is a lot of conflict, to experiment, to excel, to perform, to provide, to be part of, so a lot of triggers or pulls on the anxiety levels. just try and see where you can offer support, or attend something together to show your support, and congratulate yourselves on being a help to each other.
is your son feeling any better at the moment Liz?
I’m sorry, but I don’t think that member is hear anymore. I’m not sure if you’re looking for someone to relate to or not, but I have anxiety and my 13 year old has had it from about age 5 if you were.
