Seperation Anxiety Disorder
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This is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and developmentally inappropriate anxiety related to separation from home or figures of attachment. It’s a normal part of development, particularly in young children, but SAD involves a level of distress and impairment that significantly interferes with daily life.
Excessive Distress: Repeated and significant distress when anticipating or experiencing separation from attachment figures, such as parents or caregivers.
Worry and Fear: Persistent and excessive worry about potential harm befalling attachment figures or oneself, leading to separation.
Refusal to Separate: Reluctance or refusal to leave home, go to school or work, or be alone without an attachment figure nearby.
Sleep Disturbances:Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep without the presence of an attachment figure.
Physical Symptoms:Headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or other physical complaints, especially before or during times of separation.
Nightmares:Recurring nightmares with themes of separation or loss.
Excessive Clinginess:A strong need to be physically close to attachment figures, sometimes leading to excessive clinginess or demands for attention.
School Refusal:Refusal to attend school or reluctance to participate in school activities due to anxiety about separation.