Life gets way more complex when you're a teen. On top of all of
the emotional and physical changes you go through, there are
more choices and decisions to make and more stresses from
school, sports, jobs, family, and even friends. So who can you
talk to about your physical and emotional concerns? Sometimes
friends or parents can be helpful, but you can always talk to
your doctor too. Why Do I Need to Talk With My Doctor? When you
were a little kid, your parents took care of things like
scheduling your doctors' appointments, getting your
prescriptions, and making sure you took your medicine. If you
had a pain or a worry, your parents were the ones to take care
of it. But now that you're getting older, you may want — or be
expected — to take on more responsibility for your health. It's
all part of becoming an adult and taking charge. As you get
older, the issues you face can get more complicated and
personal. Health issues that might have been simpler before now
can include concerns about things such as sexual