It is one thing when the individual suffers from a mental illness themselves. It is something else entirely when a parent or loved one is going through a similar turmoil by watching that individual suffer. Attempting to help the person suffering from anxiety is exhausting in every shape and form. Mental, physical and emotional exhaustion is present with a parent who has a young … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Exclusive AiT Interview: How to Deal with Bullying with Anti-Bullying Author Erin Frankel
Bullying is a serious epidemic, now pervasive on and off the Internet. Bullying has a direct impact on young adults' mental health and well-being, but there are strategies to help educate and empower young people to take charge. Anxiety In Teens is pleased to present an exclusive interview with Erin Frankel, M.A., a speaker and author of Weird! series, including books Dare! … [Read more...]
It IS possible To Get It Under Control: My Story.
I'm a senior in high school and pretty much all of my life I have lived with worry and anxiety. I can remember when I was still in grade school when I was out of school for weeks due to a stomach ulcer. I remember worrying ALL. THE. TIME. Everyone would get annoyed with me because any little pain in my body, anything that felt out of the ordinary with me and I would freak out. … [Read more...]
How To Be Successful In Therapy With Your Teen: 9 Tips From Someone Who Has Been There
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a piece on how to succeed in therapy with your teenager. Frankly, as a teenager, I never thought I would succeed at anything. Learn to manage my mood disorder? Not a chance. Develop a loving relationship with my parents? Ha! Please. Step back into my time machine with me for a minute. ‘Teenage me’ was a confused, … [Read more...]
Tips for Convincing Your Parents That You Need Help
As someone who spent a solid chunk of time convincing my parents to take me to a psychiatrist, I know firsthand how tough it can be to get the ‘rents on board with seeking help. Every family is different, and one situation is never the same as the next, but here is some food for thought that might help you tackle the problem head on and get the treatment you need. For this … [Read more...]