Anxiety is very common in teenagers and its occurrence is increasing rapidly. In fact, of all the mental disorders suffered by teenagers, anxiety is the most common. Anxiety can manifest itself in different ways which makes it rather difficult to clearly define. However, a general definition of anxiety is a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind. If this condition becomes chronic it can result in an overwhelming feeling of dissatisfaction and restlessness where nothing ever seems to be right.
Signs of Severe Teenage Anxiety
Signs of severe anxiety may include the following:
- Unusual Anger
- Depression
- Unusual fatigue
- Extreme mood swings
- Substance abuse
- Secretive behavior
- Unusual changes in sleeping and eating habits
- Bad hygiene or meticulous attention to hygiene
- Compulsive or obsessive behavior
Teenagers suffering from severe anxiety will generally lack the resilience to properly handle normal everyday situations. What seems normal to a person without anxiety, will seem overwhelming or impossible to a teenager suffering from severe anxiety. What one teenager may view as a means to an end, a teenager suffering from severe anxiety will likely see as an end.
What should a parent do if he/she believes their teenager is exhibiting signs of severe anxiety?
If your teenager is exhibiting signs of severe anxiety you should immediately seek professional assistance. Havenwood specializes in helping teenagers who suffer from severe anxiety. We would be happy to consult with you to determine how we can help–CALL NOW.
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Eric Allred was born and raised in Rigby, Idaho. He grew up on a family farm where he learned the value of work. He graduated from Rigby High School and attended Rick’s College, now known as BYU-Idaho. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Utah State University, received a master’s degree in organizational behavior and human relations from the University of Phoenix and a second master’s degree in marital and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. Eric has been involved in Rotary and was president of a local Rotary Club. He enjoys being with his family and doing outdoor activities such as fly fishing.
Chase was very fortunate to start in this industry as a struggling 17 year old kid looking for a mentor and something to be passionate about. Wilderness therapy was Chase’s first stop in this industry and was truly a transcendental experience for him. Chase has an enormous love for this line of work and the power that it has in creating change in everyone involved. Chase’s biggest belief is the power a mentor, strong, healthy relationships, and accountability can have on anyone, especially youth. Taking a very relational approach to his work, Chase has always been very relatable to the students he works with. Being able to understand and relate to a vast variety of the same struggles as a lot of the students he works with has been able to help him continue to grow, learn, and teach. Chase believes that with great rapport and trust, he can use his experience to continue to coach and train new staff, and has the ability to find those staff with the passion for this industry, and help them grow. His love and passion can be felt the moment you talk with Chase about this industry and he passes that on to others he works with. In his spare time you will find Chase cheering for the Eagles, Yankees, and Mavericks, hanging out with his brother, learning more about Eastern Psychology, and continuing to grow and learn.