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Anxiety itself often creates symptoms such as racing pulse, shortness of breath, sweating, dry mouth, tremors, headaches, nightmares and upset stomach. Children who are anxious on a regular basis often appear to be uptight or extremely tense, and may cry or have tantrums on a frequent basis. Their anxieties may overwhelm their ability to perform certain activities, and they may cling to parents and seek reassurance from parents and others in authority. In some cases, it may be hard to detect the anxiety because some children tend to withdraw and become quiet and compliant.