anxiety..

[doglover23]

Hi im 12 and ive been having alot of anxiey, and im kinda getting worried. Is it normal for me?

[Alisonj29]

Everyone has anxiety at times, but if you feel like it is something that is happening often, or you are having it at times for no reason that you can think of then you should for sure talk to your parents and have them take you to your doctor. My daughter is 13 and has anxiety and when she needs to she goes and talks to a counselor and they help her work through what she is feeling anxious over etc. If you are recognizing it, that is a good thing and getting help for it sooner than later is even better. Take Care and Good Luck

[AnnieBrooke]

Well, here is one thing to put into the mix.  When I went to a dermatologist when I was a teenager, she said to me that diet doesn't cause your face to break out, stress and hormones do.  She then laughed and said that when you're a teenager, "Stress and hormones" pretty much defines your life.  So, yes, anxiety is probably one of those things that is kind of nomal when puberty is happening, it's your hormones kicking in and the natural stresses of the time of life you're in.  

However, if you think what you're going through seems excessive, possibly more anxiety than the average kid your age (or more than your friends), one thing you could try is more exercise.  People who have been diagnosed as needing anti-anxiety medications have found they can stop taking them if they up their exercise amounts.  

If that doesn't help and you really think the anxiety level is unusual, talk to your parents and see if you can get in to see a counselor.

Good luck!!!