How to Avoid Panic Attack at Night for Children

By Garyl Hany

The imagination of a child can sometimes harm him. The things you saw in the television can become real in the eyes of a child. After watching horror movies, children have the tendency to make a reality out of it. They would scream in terror and won't sleep as the night slowly moves to its peak. It seems a natural reaction from a child however if this is not address, things might get worse. Learn to acknowledge that children are still very vulnerable from fears.

Your child's fear after watching a horror movie may be accelerated if he is left in his room alone and in total darkness. Yes, you can put him to sleep however he may wake up at the middle of the night and cry in terror. He will start to sweat, feel cold, and his heart will beat rapidly. His imagination will start to trick him and his fear will start to devour him. He is now having a panic attack.

If the child is still too vulnerable to nightmares, it is wise that the child shouldn't sleep alone. If possible, let the child decides if he really wanted his own room. And if the darkness can trick the brain of a child that there is insufficient air, turn the lights on. This way the child feels safer and more secured.

In addition, don't let your child eat unhealthy foods. These foods do not contain enough essential nutrients to make his brain function properly. Give him only the best and assure that the foods he eats are highly nutritious. Also, keep in mind that there are foods that should be avoided before sleeping. These foods are heavy for the tummy and some people believe that they might cause nightmares.

You might also stop teasing your child and telling him ghost stories. You won't know what is running through his brain. There is a high probability that he will think that ghosts and monsters are real.

If your child sleeping habit is already affected, it is highly recommended that you let someone check him out. Otherwise, panic attack will hunt your child until he gets old. He won't get over it and his fear will control his life forever unless treated. - 29881

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