How to help my boy deal with anxiety

Hello,

I need some help, please. My gorgeous boy is about to turn 7 and can be extremely anxious. He has been experiencing tummy aches, he says, everytime he has bad thoughts. I know exactly what he is thinking of now but I do not know what to say to ease his anxiety. I know it must sound silly but would you tell me what has helped your children or yourselves when you were children, please? Thank you

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Caelus over 4 years ago

when i get anxiety symptoms i find that focusing on breathing, breathing in slow and deep to the count of 5 or whatever through the nose and then breathing out slow to the count of 5 through the mouth. this gets rid of any negative feel, but you must carry on doing it to keep the feeling away and carry on focusing on it until the source of your anxiety is over or gone.
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Nana over 4 years ago in reply to Caelus

Hi Caelus, thank you for your advice. I will try it with my son. Maybe mindfulness can help stay in the moment!thanks a lot
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Nana over 4 years ago in reply to Caelus

Hi Caelus, thank you for your advice. I will try it with my son. Maybe mindfulness can help stay in the moment!thanks a lot
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