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torsdag 14 januari 2010

Handling Teenage Stress

By Kasey F. Hunsicker

Stress is the way the body and the mind react when life changes in any way. Adolescence is a period of several changes, including social, physical, emotional, and educational changes. In this period, teens are more stressed than at any other time of their life.

Several causes are responsible to trigger stress during teenage. Some of these factors include demanding school schedules, changes in the body, the consistent fear of being bullied amidst several others. Expecting too much from one self and taking the right career decision can also be a critical reason for stress in youths. Learning disabilities, financial issues in the family, discord between folks are some other less common causes of stress amidst teenagers.

Teenagers have to handle stress effectively since it can lead to a variety of problems. The common problems include health issues, anxiety, depression, nervousness, difficulty in concentrating and problems in sleeping and eating. In any of these conditions, the teenager may need professional help. It can also cause social withdrawal and violent behavior. Many teens lose their ability to cope with daily stress and life sometimes. Many even go on to commit suicide.

Thus, correct anxiety control is very important during teenage. Time management is one of the best paths to manage teenage stress. Proper time management would help you have enough time for varied activities like your studies, sports, buddies or other house hold chores.

Dividing your overall tasks into smaller tasks that can be easily completed is another way to combat stress. When organizing your jobs, only focus on activities that you have control over. Contemplating on things that are beyond your control will only drain your energy and make you stressed.

Eating a healthy diet coupled with exercise can also help deal with stress. You should also reduce your caffeine intake. Alcohol and drugs attribute to stress so take care you stay away from them.

Certain situations can be the root of a stress attack in certain teenagers. It becomes critical to face such situations in order to deal with stress. Practice situations that you fear such as public speaking and the like. You need to also learn to be more expressive. If you find it hard to express your emotions to people, you can express your emotions through writing or music.

Do not indulge in negative thoughts- replace the negative self-talk about yourself by positive or neutral thoughts. "My life has become worse forever" can be replaced by "I am in the dumps at this time, but things are not going to be the same forever if I seek help".

Don't indulge perfect! So, have religion in pessimistic thoughts, opt for an optimistic approach. For instance, avoid using such lines for yourself, "My life is stuck and things are becoming unbearable." On other hand, you can say, "I know things are not falling in place, but every cloud has a silver lining!" Using positive remarks will neutralize your tensions considerably.

If the routine stress management methods do not prove to be of much aid, you can also look for the services of a health care supplier. Be yourself and feel assured about what you are and you will be ready to deal with stress effectively.

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