The Teenage Guide to Stress
Language: English
Pages: 304
ISBN: 1406353140
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Nicola Morgan is an established expert on the teenage brain and adolescent stress, known for her engaging, clear style. She is the author of the internationally renowned Blame My Brain: The Amazing Teenage Brain Revealed (shortlisted for the Aventis prize for science) and has spoken in schools and at conferences around the world. Now The Teenage Guide to Stress - written for teenagers but essential for adults who want to understand - tackles all the external stresses that teenagers face, including feelings of anger, sadness (and depression), fear and failure; issues caused by changing bodies, body hatred, weight problems, eating disorders and self-harm; pressures of exams and schoolwork; sleep problems; changing relationships with friends and family; boyfriend/girlfriend issues and sexual pressures; bullying and cyber-bullying; problems arising from the internet; and looks at how pre-existing conditions such as OCD and dyslexia may be affected by adolescence. As well as a sympathetic, practical and positive look at all those stresses, The Teenage Guide to Stress clearly explains the biology behind stress and, crucially, a huge range of strategies and suggestions to deal with it and prevent negative symptoms. A list of useful resources completes this fantastically wide-ranging, reassuring, eye-opening and comprehensive guide for young people, empowering them to take control of their mental health.
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anything particular); talk about it with someone. “Worry is a normal part of life, but if it becomes your life then something needs to change – exercise, see your friends, read a book, have fun – and if you can’t cope, ask for help.” Kathryn, adult EXTREME ANXIETY – PANIC ATTACKS “I have panic attacks – I actually feel I’m going to die.” “I’m scared of going to crowded spaces in case I have a panic attack.” “It happened at school and I felt really stupid – it’s only happened once but I’m
developing without your permission – which it is! Psychologically, you might try to fight your body by controlling what food it gets. But, whatever the reason, it’s vital to get treatment and help. It’s a medical condition, and a serious one. SUGGESTED STRATEGIES AND THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Please see a doctor – either your GP or a clinic aimed at young people. And if you don’t feel that the first doctor you see is properly listening, see another one. Try to allow the adults in your life to
Many grown men think that, too. Wrongly. Anyone may dress how they like (as long as they’re not breaking the law of the country they’re in). Get used to it! Sex should always be something that two people want and that they are legally and physically able to consent to. I think both boys/men and girls/women need to understand that they have a lot of power over each other and accept that with that power comes responsibility. Misunderstandings happen, feelings get out of control, but growing up is
this is how you feel for more than a few days, please see a doctor. Releasing anger and tension If you’re feeling angry or the stress is about to boil over, here are some tips for letting your anger out safely: Go somewhere where you can scream. Or do it into your pillow. Kick a ball. Punch a pillow or mattress. Get a big lump of Blu-Tack or plasticine and squeeze it. Or a stress ball, if you have one. Do twenty press-ups. Tear up newspaper. Music therapy Music can make a big difference
some parts sound worth trying. Controlling your thoughts Many different therapies can help you control your mind so that you aren’t overwhelmed by intrusive, negative thoughts. The thoughts that buzz around your head have a huge effect on how you feel. If you have sad thoughts too often, or blame yourself for things, or feel angry about yourself or other people, it can overwhelm you and stop you having positive thoughts. Also, negative thoughts are often wrong; you may be blaming yourself for
