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__Emotional Changes__ Puberty has been described has being like a rollercoaster there’s ups and downs and you don’t know what is going to happen next. You have these things called mood swings were you can be out of control happy one minute and totally depressed the next but this is normal for most teenagers. This caused by hormones taking control they are ways to try and help this though. Puberty can also just be scary or worrying because we are not a wear that our body is changing, if we learn about puberty and adolesce we reduce the anxiety because we know about the changes that our body is experiencing.

Puberty is not just about physical changes, emotional changes are a big part of this period and these two go together. You might be feeling more self-conscious about the physical changes you are going through due to images in the media and even what your peers look like. It is important to try not to compare your development with others your age as every person is different.

As you are go from being a girl or boy to becoming a woman or a man, your thinking is changing as well. Your relationships, interests, priorities and your world and the important people in it will change as well. This may sound easy but it is not always. It is important to realize that you are not alone in this and it is not impossible for caring adults in your family to understand what you are going through.

Here are some of the emotional changes you might experience during this time: - You may feel confused. - You may develop very strong emotions. - You may feel sad. - You might have frequent mood changes. - You might be over sensitive. - You might get angry and lose your temper more easily. - You might experience a sense of not belonging to your family, friends etc. - You might experience problems at school. - You may ask yourself is it normal to feel what you are feeling.

Yes it is normal to feel this way, you might experience some or most of these emotional symptoms. When matters become too hard to deal with on your own, you have to remember that there are many people who love and care for you no matter what you are going through. Try to approach a person in your family you trust and feel comfortable enough to address these issues with. You will notice how much better you will feel when you share the burden of these emotions with someone you trust. Remember that all adults have gone through this before even your parents.

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