The Root Cause Behind Crippling Anxiety in Kids + Adults
Is anxiety holding your child back from living their fullest life? There is nothing in this world we want more than for our kids to thrive and to be happy, healthy and confident. This becomes especially important as they begin to navigate the middle and high school years. The scary truth is that anxiety rates are skyrocketing, especially in kids and teenagers. While anxiety rates were already on the rise, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these rates even further.
The CDC states that approximately 10% of kids in the United States are struggling with anxiety, however other studies are placing this number even higher, especially among teenagers. Even more concerning is the trend of anxiety affecting kids younger than ever. Anxiety used to be primarily seen in high schoolers and young adults, however we are starting to see it in kindergarteners and even preschoolers at rapidly increasing rates and severity. It’s heartbreaking to see kids of any age struggle to live their best lives because of anxiety. If you’re a parent with a child who is struggling with anxiety (or your struggling yourself), and more importantly, you’re looking for a drug free solution, then this article is for you. We know you want to see your child thrive, so we are here to empower you with the knowledge and resources to get to the root cause of their struggles as well as to get them WELL and ANXIETY FREE!
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is an emotional response characterized by feelings of worry, fear or unease about the future. While there are specific situations in which anxiety is normal, like before a big exam or important life event, it becomes a cause for concern when it affects their daily activities or is constant. Physical signs of anxiety include general nervousness, restlessness, increased heart rate, sweating, difficulty sleeping or concentrating and gastrointestinal problems. However, there are many other ways it shows up, especially in our kids. Some emotional signs of anxiety are excessive worrying or fearfulness, irritability, avoidance of social situations or new experiences and being overly perfectionistic or afraid to make mistakes. You might have also noticed changes in their behavior as well. They may lose interest in activities, seek constant reassurance, experience tantrums that seem out of proportion to the situation or have difficulties with transitions and any change in routine.
Our clinical experience as well as the latest research has shown us that anxiety is not only caused by genetics or chemical imbalances but instead is triggered by chronic exposure to stress and toxins in the environment, particularly during pregnancy, labor + delivery and early childhood. We call this the “Perfect Storm” which creates a cycle of chronic stress and anxiety that gets deeply rooted in your child’s nervous system.
We know how hard it is to witness your child struggle with anxiety when you have no idea how to help them or why they’re feeling this way. But what if there was a way you could look inside your child’s nervous system and see where the stress is that is making them feel this way?
Nervous System Scans
At LFC, we utilize the INSiGHT Scan technology, which gives us an inside look into how your child’s nervous system is functioning. This state-of-the-art technology is safe for even the tiniest of newborns and throughout pregnancy and not only shows us how stressed out the nervous system is, but also where the stress is located. Through gentle, safe and effective chiropractic adjustments, we can remove the stress and restore optimal function to the nervous system.
If this article sounds like you or your child, we urge you to schedule nervous system scans with us. Let’s get to the root cause of anxiety and get your child back to living care free, confident and HAPPY!