Coping with Moods

Coping with Moods

by Jean Ford
Coping with Moods

Coping with Moods

by Jean Ford

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Overview

Have you ever been laughing one moment—and crying the next? How about so angry you could throw something—and then suddenly burst out laughing? All of us have experienced mood swings like this, and they're even more common during adolescence. Rapidly changing emotions—from contentment to irritability, anger to despair, euphoria to despondency—are common occurrences during your teen years. What causes these shifts in mood? The sources vary, but for most teens, two main agents are involved: brain chemistry and life changes. The same hormonal activity that brings about the body changes teens experience also triggers changes in your brain. At the same time, your relationships with your family and friends are changing, you have more responsibilities and freedoms than ever before, and you face a whole new set of pressures. All these things can turn your life into a series of emotional peaks and valleys. But there is hope. This book will help you understand what's happening to you—and it will offer practical coping mechanisms. Don't worry. You too can survive the roller coaster!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422290026
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication date: 09/02/2014
Series: Guide to the Science of Health Series
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
Lexile: 850L (what's this?)
File size: 16 MB
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Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Roller Coaster Emotions: The Biology of Moods 11

2 The Front Car: Fear and Anxiety 27

3 Car Two: Anger and Frustration 45

4 Car Three: Envy and Jealousy 63

5 Car Four: Stress and Sadness 81

6 Beyond the Coaster: When Moods Become Mental Illness 99

Further Reading 120

For More Information 122

Glossary 123

Index 125

Picture Credits 127

Biographies 128

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