If you experience these symptoms for two weeks or more, it may mean you have a mental health issue:. It often proves difficult to determine the difference between the typical teenage hormone roller coaster and symptoms of a mental illness. Pay close attention to any dramatic changes in your own behavior.
Mental illness, like depression, tends to run in families. Thankfully, when you get the help of a trained professional and keep informed through reading articles like this one, you can get the help you need before your symptoms cause any more problems than they already have.
As fun and exciting as this time is, it also can be a time of confusion and conflict. It can take a while for teens — and their families — to feel comfortable with the transition from childhood to adulthood. Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty begins, the body starts producing sex hormones. These hormones — estrogen and progesterone in girls and testosterone in guys — cause physical changes in the body.
But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional changes — the ups and downs that sometimes feel out of control. Understanding that almost everyone goes through mood swings during their teen years might make them easier to handle. Feeling irritable or short-tempered can be signs of depression.
So can feelings of boredom or hopelessness. Many people think of depression as feeling sad, but depression also can bring feelings of moodiness, impatience, anger, or even just not caring. When depression gets in the way of enjoying life or dealing with others, that's a sign you need to do something about it, like talking to a counselor or therapist who can help you deal with it.
Also, if you ever feel like hurting yourself, that's more than just a bad mood and you need to tell someone. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common. Catch your breath. Or count to Or do something that lets you settle down for a few moments, especially if you're feeling angry or irritable.
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