Welcome pale!
People on here are super cool and caring. Sorry to hear about u and your son. This anxiety sucks, i know...im a long time sufferer and have ups and downs. Stay posting and keep us informed. I know im on here daily so u will get tired of my posts :)

I doubt I'll get tired of your posts. :) I hope everyone here is as nice as you.

Is your son in therapy? There are books on childhood anxiety and
how to help also. You can also search the web for information.

I'll have to look for the books. His pediatrician gave me a list of child psychologists last week. I'll have to make an appointment when I have a moment to. Our anxiety has been heightened recently because his paternal grandmother who is like a grandmother to me had a heart attack and stopped breathing twice and has congestive heart failure. I'm taking care of her.

My nephew also has anxiety. He is seven. His teacher gave this list to my sister to help her with his anxiety. Hope some of these tips work for you.

•Pay attention to your child’s feelings.
•Stay calm when your child becomes anxious about a situation or event.
•Recognize and praise small accomplishments.
•Don’t punish mistakes or lack of progress.
•Be flexible, but try to maintain a normal routine.
•Modify expectations during stressful periods.
•Plan for transitions (For example, allow extra time in the morning if getting to school is difficult).

Wish the best for you and your son.

Three things to do to help both you and your son be more comfortable with coping with anxiety symptoms. First, stay hydrated. Second, have a place with things to play with, a container with fiddle things different texture, and where it's a silly place. This helps the child learn how to feel calm in a positive way through play. Third, take time to listen (listen to words, tones, and accept it as valid - no conditions) and work out a way to see all options to choose the best one. The more you give him to work with on his own, the easier it will be for him to find a word to tell you he needs space, time, or help in that moment. Part of his anxiety is directly due to the way he lives with your anxiety - it's normal to him. (Take a deep breath, it's natural)Keep a journal to see patterns to help you make simple changes to daily routines, daily tasks, and see what works. Best wishes! You took the important step of writing it out! You can do this!

Thank you, everybody. I've tried some of those. He does seem to like music. The other night, he couldn't go to sleep until I sang for him. Music calms me, too. I also color to calm down, but he prefers to draw. He also communicates what's bothering him when playing, so I pay attention. He also repeats things he hears while playing, so I also get a snapshot of what he's hearing.