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Tags: self improvement, stress management, stress in teens
 Meeting many new interesting people is one of the perks of traveling. I've met and known some fascinating people and strangely, most of them are teenagers. Oh yes, how time flies and I can still remember when I was a teenager myself.
Your adolescent years can be quite confusing and sometimes stressful. It's those moments wherein so many things are happening in your life. Stress in teens can be caused by peer pressure, problems in school, poor self image, bodily adjustments, not fitting in, problems at home, etc.
So what are the signs and symptoms of teen stress?
- Feeling resentful of other people
- Wanting to be alone almost all the time and feeling like you got so many things on your hands.
- Experiencing physical symptoms like stomach aches, head aches, insomnia
- Feeling guilty, exhausted or on the edge
- Not enjoying the activities/things you used to enjoy before
- Some severe symptoms include being suicidal or turning to drugs and alcohol
So as a parent, what can you do to alleviate your child's teen stress?
- Watch out of your own stress levels as well.
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Sometimes, this can also aggravate to their stress. - Express interest in particular things in their life.
- Be supportive and encouraging; talk to them and reach out to them.
- Use active listening making sure that your child talks more than you do so that you can ask pointed questions after.
- Encourage them into sports/art and other extra curricular activities to foster healthy outlets to prevent teen stress.
- Ensure that you have ample time to talk before you begin.
- Don't just reply "yes" or "no" to their questions. Elaborate further to show your concern and interest.
- If it's too much for you to deal with, seek outside help if you have to. No need to make agreements to simply keep it between you and your stressed teen. Sometimes, a professional would let you find out more information and help to cope with teen stress.
Good luck in coping with your stressed out teen! It's all a matter of being there and understanding the phase that they're in.
Just remember what you were like when you were a teenager yourself.
About the author
The author of this article, Amy Twain, is a Self Improvement Coach who has been
successfully coaching and guiding clients for many years. Let Amy help you Discover The Beautiful You. Grab a copy of her eBook Skin To Soul Beauty.
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