Many people have a wrong notion that only girls with bad body image are likely to be upset. But the reality is that even teen boys may have issues if they are not happy with their body images. They may resort to use of drugs and binge drinking and a sizable number of them may be affected by depression also. In other words, the inferiority complex developed by these adolescent boys may lead to teen depression. Continue reading “Bad Body Image Pushing Boys towards Teen Depression and Drugs”
Author: Dr. Sarah
Anxiety is a natural emotion for every teenager, but it can be alarming if the anxiety becomes exaggerated. Children tend to experience apprehension in many situations, which can be because of an upcoming test in the school or any personal issue. While some have the ability to cope up with their anxiety in a natural manner, some experience these situations with severe fear and anxiety. Treating teen anxiety is no easy task as they are always accompanied with fear and no amount of reassurance seems to be of help. Teenagers with anxiety issues at times are ‘stuck’ with their worried thoughts and experience a hard time performing other daily normal functions like trying new things with friends, playing or even going to the schools. Continue reading “Your Options for Treating Teen Anxiety”
Teenage is really a difficult time frame to pass. There are so many pressures from different quarters. Just imagine this; you need to look perfect, any extra weight will make you the target of all ridicule whereas if you are lanky, that will draw unkind comments as well. There is a constant, often said sometimes unsaid, pressure from home front to achieve well in academics and extracurricular. There is the nagging tension of being unsure about what the future holds. Hopeless love affairs, disastrous break ups, the lure of drugs and endless drinking, peer pressure and what not. Growing up has become very complex this days and as a result teen anxiety and teen depression are becoming very common problems this days. Continue reading “Victim of Teen Anxiety or Teen Depression”
It is human nature to think and worry about the uncertainties of life. But you know that you are in troubled waters when you are continuously obsessing over the outcome of a certain thing, or becoming chronically depressed on happening/not happening of certain things. Ask these simple questions to yourself. Do you check whether the door is locked three four times before going to sleep? Do you keep on worrying about the gas oven being on while at work? Or is it simply a person’s rude behaviour that is giving you sleepless nights. All this could indicate that you are a victim of anxiety and need immediate medical attention to sort out the same. This is so because anxiety curbs you off the power to focus, contrite and be happy. There are specific types of anxiety, teen anxiety being the common one, which various people suffer from. Continue reading “Natural and Herbal Teen Anxiety Remedies”
An anxiety disorder may seem like an odd companion for the teenagers. Although anxiety is often categorized as a normal human emotion experienced by all, a teenager with anxiety disorder becomes more affected by the symptoms in an intense way. It is important to note that excessive anxiety among the young kids can result in restlessness and impaired concentration. Also, this disorder can cause the child to be irritable, excessively tired with disturbed sleep. Researches have proved that the teen anxiety disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in the present day world. Approximately, almost five to fifteen percent of the children have anxiety issues. Continue reading “Eliminating Teen Anxiety Stimulants”
Researches over several years have proved that anxiety among the teenage groups is always higher affecting their physical and mental health while leading them to diseases like schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders. Teens are always under constant pressure which can be because of their grades in schools, getting accepted by their peers or before entering the high school. There is a thin line of difference between teen anxiety disorder and normal worrying. Anxieties among teens are characterized by irrational or excessive fears. Continue reading “Drugs and Medication for Teen Anxiety”
Self destructive teenage kids are more likely to express their anger by acting violently or harming themselves. The key way to help a self destructive teenager is to find a way to the root of his/her anger instead of diagnosing or treating him/her with drugs. Every effort should be made by the teen’s family to bring appropriate changes in the family, which can be of great help in treating the anxiety issue. Parents of the self destructive teens and young adults need to be aware that their kids may be well motivated by an unconscious feeling of resentment or anger. The teenager can only be motivated towards a productive path when the root of his/her rage can be uncovered and dealt with more maturity. Teen anxiety is forged over several years of experiences and the best way to treat it is to break the reasons into two main causes which are environment and biology. Continue reading “Destructive Teen Anxiety Habits”
Psychological issues should never be neglected. These day’s terms like trauma, depression and teen anxiety have all become so common that everyone knows the meaning. But there is a thin line between feeling anxious, and anxiety becoming a medical problem for you. Remember that worrying for a certain thing, say your child’s safety is natural, but if you are going on obsessing about a certain thing, with negative thoughts so much so that your normal routine is getting harmed then you better get help. Continue reading “Desensitizing Teen Anxiety”
Panic attacks can be named as an ‘anxiety disorder’ that typically onsets during a teen’s early adulthood or in his late adolescence. Although this kind of anxiety disorder tends to begin between the ages of fifteen and thirty five, teens often develop this disorder during their childhood. The main symptom of the panic disorder is experiencing recurrent panic attacks. The attacks often occur quite unexpectedly and involve extreme nervousness, fear and apprehension. These attacks along with the teen anxiety are felt through a combination of other symptoms, namely the mental, physical and emotional. They may occur out of the blue while being accompanied by other symptoms like trembling, excessive sweating, chest pain, increased heart rate, fear of dying, nausea and abdominal pain. Continue reading “Coping with Teen Anxiety and Panic Attacks”
An alarming tendency in modern day world, mostly amongst the urban populace is the break up rates in relationships. Most people, though very much attached to each other fail to continue their relationships after a certain period of time. The divorce rates are at an all time high, the children’s growing from broken homes are also increasing. Why is this trend catching up on a time when we are blessed with all the luxuries that a person can demand? Is it because of the overall lowering of morals and commitments or patience level? The answer, different from the above, but surprisingly true is the fact that many relationships fail due to communication failure. Continue reading “Communication Issues in Relationships”