The Teenager Talks

What is phobia? We all have fear of something or the other. Some terror is typical but few of those are intense. The severe disgust of a particular thing, object, situation or place is called Phobia. The word comes from the Greek word ‘Phobos’- which means fear or horror. It can be considered a type of anxiety disorder. How is phobia different from regular fear? If you are terrified of something, you attempt to avoid it. You may sweat or tremble on just the thought of getting into that condition. However, on facing it, you may behave in a different way. For example- if you dread a cockroach- you may kill it when you face it. Another example can be fear of thief entering your house- so you check the locks and are cautious while leaving. Another terror that teenagers have is of the parents. They are Afraid to discuss some issues with them for fear of scolding. But ultimately it is obvious that they are the well wishers and children discuss their problems with them sooner o

Identity crisis broadly means failure to achieve ego identity, especially during adolescence. The teenagers have rapid changes in hormones, emotions and physical being. They are most prone to contemplating their identity in the world- in area of career, gender roles and family. Teens begin to question themselves, their purpose, sense and identity. It affects the mental health leading to anxiety and depression. (Reasons, symptoms and solutions related to psychological well-being had been discussed previously.)  Exploring teenage years, identifying various issues and trying to derive solutions can support in self-achievement. What are the common Signs of identity crisis to look for? You can look for following symptoms if they are consistent: ·          Fatigue ·          Mood swings ·          Loss of interests ·          Lack of concentration and motivation ·          Sleep disorders   How identity crises Distresses you? ·          You question all aspects of y

 Anxiety in teens is pretty common in today’s world. Youth these days is more connected to the external world through the internet which upsurges more than a few complications as well. First of all, let us recognize Whys and wherefores of anxiety in teenagers ·          Lack of communication in the family- when teens are not comfortable sharing their life with family members, it leads to overwhelming of emotions inside them. ·          Societal pressure - when teens are pressurized to be accepted by the society by following the terms and conditions laid by it. ·          Judgement- when they are constantly judged by family and relatives, they are unable to be their own unique self. ·          Peer pressure - the necessity to fit into the peer group. ·          Lack of friends - if they are not able to make friends easily, if the mindset and wavelength does not match without difficulty ·          Trust issues - they are unable to trust family, siblings and friends due to