teen stressors
why are teen stressed
what are some stresses they get in the daily basics
- School pressure and career decisions
- After-school or summer jobs
- Dating and friendships
- school work and tests
- Pressure to experiment with drugs, alcohol
- Pressure to be a particular size or body shape
- Dealing with the physical and cognitive changes of puberty
- Family and peer conflicts
- Being bullied or exposed to violence
- Crammed schedules, sports, after-school activities.
Physical symptoms that you might feel
- Increased complaints of headache, muscle pain
- Shutting down and withdrawing from people and activities
- Increased anger or irritability
- Crying more often and appearing teary- eyed
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Chronic anxiety and nervousness
- Changes in sleeping and eating habits
- Difficulty concentrating
- stomachaches
- tiredness
stress management skills
- Talk about problems with others
- Take deep breaths, accompanied by thinking or saying aloud, “I can handle this”
- Set small goals and break tasks into smaller, manageable chunks
- Exercise and eat regular meals
- Get proper sleep
- Break the habit of relying on caffeine or energy drinks to get through the day
- Visualize and practice feared situations
- Visualize and practice feared situations
- Lower unrealistic expectations Schedule breaks and enjoyable activities
- Accept yourself as you are; identify your unique strengths and build on them