68. Anxiety:
Anxiety can be very hard to deal with.
If you suffer from anxiety yourself you will know that there is no
point in someone telling you 'not to worry and that 'everything will
be OK.'
If you suffer from anxiety it can
really impact on your life.
It is upsetting to discover that your
teen is suffering from anxiety. You may find it hard to imagine what
they have to worry about or you may wish you could just take their
problems away for them.
'Youngminds' have put together very
useful advice on how to support your teen with this. They also have a
free helpline for parents that you can call for support.
Some teenagers really worry about
growing up. They worry about their health, family, friends, their
school work, World affairs, everything.
It can be hard for them to share their
fears and many keep it all bottled up inside. It can help them to
know that you are there for them and are always ready to listen. If
they feel heard they will start to feel reassured and they may begin
to feel less anxious knowing they can share their fears with you.
In some cases anxiety can become a real
problem. If it is really starting to affect the quality of your teens
life they may need further help and support.
Anxiety can be effectively treated with
talking therapies including counselling. In some cases it can be
treated with medication.
Encourage your teen to visit the GP so
that they can help them to decide on the best form of treatment.
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