Thursday, January 14, 2010

Handling Teenage Stress The Right Way

By Kasey F. Hunsicker

Stress is the reaction of the body and the mind towards assorted changes in the physical environment of a person. Though a human being being undergoes changes throughout his life, adolescence is one period that witnesses most of the changes. During puberty, an individual goes through many sorts of changes including physical, emotional, social and academic. is the period that is the period that's by maximum stress levels.

Several causes are responsible to trigger stress during teenage. Some of these factors include demanding school schedules, changes in the body, the constant fear of being bullied amid many others. Expecting too much from one self and taking the right career decision can also be an important cause of stress in youths. Learning disabilities, financial problems in the family, discord between folks are some other less frequent causes of stress amidst teens.

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

Thus, it becomes crucial that stress in adolescence be managed efficiently. One of he most crucial steps to deal with teenage stress is handling time. if you organize your time properly, you will be able to allocate time for numerous activities such as studies, play, tuitions, extra classes and so on. This will help reduce stress.

Another anxiety management measure is to set little goals and divide tasks into more manageable chunks. Target issues that are in your control and let go of things you do not have any control over.

Exercise and eat regular meals and avoid excessive caffeine. Also do not indulge in alcoholism or drugs.

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

Always try to stay away from negative thoughts. You should usually have a positive outlook towards things. Instead of negative thoughts such as "I am broke", you must look for positive thoughts such as "I will be in a position to get out of the situation."

Don't indulge yourself 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.

So, have faith in yourself and you will overcome all the hurdles. In case, you are unable to cope up with stress even after using these common stress managements techniques then opt for professional aid. - 16890

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