When my daughter is stressed about a silly thing from school, she starts crying and freaking out. She is a bright student, always has a 4.0, but I am afraid she is stressing too much. Im afraid its going to break her. I don't know if I should get her to a doctor or someone because this is not normal.
I think my daughter is stressing too much
Teens are under more stress and pressure than ever. Many of them feel they need to:Earn straight As to get into their college of choiceHave the perfect appearance to be considered hot by peersAttract thousands of followers on social mediaAchieve success in sports, extracurriculars and clubsBe pleasant to be around, despite raging hormonesHold it all together, even under stress and pressureIts tough to be a teen! Many of them also dont feel they have anyone they can go to about their problems. Their friends are dealing with the same issues, so cant provide helpful advice. They may feel uncomfortable going to their parents with issues theyre afraid theyll get in trouble for having. And they may not want to be a burden to those around them.I recommend you find a therapist who you think your teen will feel comfortable opening up to. Ask your teen how they would feel about having a confidential space where they could talk about anything without getting punished for it. In effective therapy, your teen can learn:Stress-reduction techniquesSocial problem-solvingAssertiveness skillsMindfulness practicesTime-management toolsPositive body imageTeens these days are more open to being in therapy than ever before. Gen Z didnt grow up with the stigma around mental health nearly as much as their parents did. Talk to your teen and see how they would feel about getting some emotional support.