Many children recovering from COVID-19 face a new and distressing challenge: persistent anxiety. This isn’t typical childhood worry—it is often intense, unpredictable, and physically overwhelming. Anxiety in pediatricLong COVID is one of the most commonly reported secondary conditions, affecting emotional well-being and disrupting daily activities like school, socializing, and play.
What makes this anxiety unique is that it doesn’t always present alone. It frequently appears alongside fatigue, sleep disturbances, chest pain, or irritability, making it difficult for parents and providers to recognize it as a separate condition. For families, the changes can feel alarming—children may withdraw, become more irritable, or seem overwhelmed by situations they used to handle with ease.
Importantly, this anxiety is not “just in their head.” It is a manifestation of physiological disruption, often linked to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, triggered by the virus’s impact on the nervous system.
At The Spero Clinic, treatment does not stop at symptom management—we focus on healing the root dysfunction. Our system was designed specifically for complex conditions like pediatric Long COVID, where multiple systems of the body are disrupted at once.
We use an integrative, multi-layered model that combines therapies to:
Regulate the nervous system, calming an overactive stress response
Reduce systemic inflammation, which often fuels both physical and emotional symptoms
Restore balance to the body, allowing natural healing processes to re-engage
Our approach is a careful balance: one part of the program is designed to create safety and calm within the nervous system, while the other strategically challenges the body to rebuild resilience. This dual system provides the foundation for meaningful and lasting recovery, especially for children experiencing anxiety tied to Long COVID.
Your body is amazing and capable of healing!
Disclaimer: The information written on this website is designed to provide helpful information on various conditions and the subjects discussed. This website is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition or to replace the advice of your physician(s). The author of this website does not claim to treat, diagnose or cure Long COVID, CRPS, EDS/POTS, AMPS, or any other specific condition or infection. The Spero Clinic treats the central nervous system only, often resulting in the body being able to heal itself.
You should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician(s).
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