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Although everyone experiences anxiety, some teens begin to feel anxious and/or worried so often or so intensely that it makes them feel uncomfortable and begins to interfere with their daily lives. This might show up as an extreme response to a situation or event they believe is threatening, and the intensity of the reaction might be out of proportion to the actual danger. This response often includes worrying about harm or danger, heightened physical responses, and the avoidance of situations, places, or events—leading to considerable distress that interferes with their daily activities at school, at home, or with friends.

Other common ways in which teens may experience anxiety include:

• Panic attacks
• Obsessions and/or compulsions
• Perfectionism
• Selective mutism, in which a teen does not speak in certain situations
• Anxiety when separated from a parent or caregiver
• Avoidance of social situations
• Excessive worrying