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PANS & PANDAS in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & ERP Therapy in Roseville, CA

PANS and PANDAS Symptoms in Children | Light Within Counseling Let’s talk about PANS & PANDAS. Two often misunderstood conditions where infections trigger abrupt onset of OCD, tics, and intense emotional struggles.  What is PANS and PANDAS? PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are both disorders that involve the sudden onset of psychiatric and neurological symptoms in children. What are the psychological and physical symptoms? PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) both trigger a terrifying, almost overnight shift in a child’s mental state,...

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What is anxiety and do I have it?

What is anxiety and do I have it?

So What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a basic human emotion that all of us experience in our life. Anxiety is a natural response to stress, although it's a very uncomfortable emotion, it is meant to protect us, to help us prepare, and it helps keep us safe. Anxiety can be...

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