Is anxiety in preschoolers possible? what are the signs to look for? and how to help?

Some is normal: Developmentally, there are anxieties that are totally normal for a period - like stranger anxiety. Abnormal types include excessive (ask your Dr how to tell) fearfulness/distress. Excessive aggression can also be a sign - physical signs can show in stomach and head aches and poor sleep with out the usual reasons. Talk w/ pediatrician - I'd avoid medication if at all possible! Best!

If you took Trilep-: tal when pregnant, enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry, 1-888-233-2334, though there is no known association with Autism, which causes perseverative & other anxious-looking behaviors. Dr. W. listed both typical anxieties & anxiety disorders in pre-schoolers. OCD by age 4, specific phobias & separation anxiety need treatment if they cause harmful dysfunction.