6 REASONS WHY TEENAGE IS THE MOST STRESSFUL PHASE OF YOUR LIFE

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Written by yasminsidhu

Drama, lies, tears and teenage years ! As the famous saying goes and oh how true it is. Teenage is the one of the most emotional and stressful period of any individual’s life now in the 21st century. But this was not the case for the previous generations. What has changed over the years ?

  1. PEER PRESSURE – Friends and peers have started playing a more influential role in the lives of teenagers now a days. Teens change their attitudes and behaviors very quickly just to follow their peers.
  2. CAREER SELECTION -With a plethora of options available now which didn’t even exist 10 years ago, teens have a plenty of options to choose from which can become stressful and confusing
  3. HORMONAL IMBALANCE – The hormones that body begins to produce allow teens to procreate, but they also change their appearance and behavior. Hormonal imbalance occurs when hormonal secretions in your body are disrupted, which often leads to depression, anxiety, headaches and major lifestyle diseases like PCOS. It is advisable to approach a doctor for an easier understanding.
  4. RELATIONSHIPS – Teenage is the phase very individuals develop attraction towards the opposite sex. Early teenage relationships can be confusing as without proper sex education the teenagers begin exploring physical intimacy.
  5. BONDING WITH PARENTS – Teenagers might feel that family becomes less important as they move into their teen years. However on the contrary teenagers need love and support and from their parents through all the uncertainty.
  6. PHYSICAL CHANGES – Growth spurts and puberty changes are the most common signs of entering teenage. For both boys and girls secondary sexual characteristics develop and can completely change the physical appearance.

All these changes can be very confusing leaving the teens in a dilemma and completely confused. Peer pressure and physical appearances become a major cause of stress leading to unhealthy teenage habits. But you must remember nothing is as chaotic as it seems, nothing is worth diminishing your health. Listen to your heart’s instinct, always discuss everything with your guide/mentor/parents,remember to follow a healthy lifestyle and you will be good to go!

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