link 1 ⟶ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/separation-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20377455 : separation anxiety disorder can be caused by a multitude of things, including experiencing stressful separation from loved ones, such as the divorce of parents, death of parents, moving, etc. some of the symptoms include nightmares about separation, constant worry about losing/being separated from loved ones, worrisome anticipation for times when they have to be away from loved ones, trouble sleeping without loved ones near, refusing to do things that might separate them from loved ones, and stomachaches, headaches, panic attacks, etc. at the idea of being separated from loved ones link 2 ⟶ https://www.anxiety.org/separation-anxiety-disorder : symptoms include distress or anxiety when separated from loved ones, constant worry about losing loved ones, nightmares featuring being separated from loved ones, trouble sleeping without loved ones near, refusing to leave loved ones, and physical symptoms such as stomach ache, headache, nausea and vomiting. physical symptoms are more prominent in adults and teens with separation anxiety disorder link 3 ⟶ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/separation-anxiety-and-separation-anxiety-disorder.htm : symptoms include worry that something will cause separation from loved ones, fear of losing loved ones unexpectedly, nightmares about separation, trouble sleeping and extreme clinginess. some of the more common causes of separation anxiety disorder include change in environment and stress link 4 ⟶ https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/separation-anxiety-whats-normal-and-when-worry : symptoms include distress when away from loved ones, worry that something bad will happen to a loved one, frequently checking loved ones location and wellbeing, extreme clinginess, complaints of illness, stomach or headache, etc. before anticipated separation from loved ones, panic attacks or temper tantrums when separated from loved ones
