The young person in adolescence begins to experience changes in both his body and his thoughts and emotions, and when he cannot cope with these, he faces many psychological problems.
These are; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OBSESSIONS) in adolescents, depression, eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa), conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, psychological changes due to seasonal changes in adolescents, anger management problems in adolescents, suicide, obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescents disorder (obsessions).
If you see one or more of the problems mentioned here in your child, we recommend that you get help before it is too late. Adolescence is a period in which many behaviors are established and the adolescent's personality structure is established. We need to be careful about the psychological problems we encounter during this period.
What is Depression in Adolescents?
Depression is more common in adolescence compared to childhood. Domestic problems, low self-perception, difficulties with success, and intensity of emotions and thoughts affect young people. Depression in adolescence; It occurs depending on certain events and is seen for a short time. Young people feel sad.
However, as a serious problem, if depression in adolescents lasts longer than 15 days; If the person finds himself worthless, blames himself, is hopeless and has suicidal thoughts, sleep and appetite problems, it should be noted that this has reached the point of a psychological problem.
Adolescence is a difficult period for both the young people in that period and the family. However, it is a period that can be easily overcome and progressed with the love and embrace of the family and good communication.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Adolescents
In this period; Young people in adolescence, especially towards their families, show behaviors such as not doing what they are told or even doing the opposite. It's like he's in rebellion; Young people tend to do the opposite even if they know it is for their own benefit.
All of this should not be viewed too negatively. Because young people living in this period have started to declare their autonomy. As families; express your children's expressions You aim for them to be individuals who are self-confident and take their own responsibilities.
However, when you improve communication and sharing within the family, you will notice that there is a decrease in opposition or opposition in individuals in adolescence.
Eating disorders in adolescents rates are more common. What the screens conveyed; Being thinner creates a perception of more beauty, admiration and approval; It occurs especially in adolescence as an obsession with being size zero. Both those who apply dietary restrictions and those who have overeating attacks strive to stay thin and avoid foods containing carbohydrates and fat.
Developmental family dynamics and biological factors play an important role in the formation of this disease.
This It is claimed that people are inadequate in coping with the problems of adolescence, and if being thin in the social environment is important, anorexia nervosa develops as a criterion for self-worth and success.
Bulimia Nervosa in Adolescents
Bulimia nervosa (vomiting disease) is a disease in which, after a binge session, that is, overeating, the person chooses to vomit to get rid of the excess calories he does not want. However, it can go from 1000 calories to 10,000 calories at a time. To get rid of these calories, the patient either vomits or uses laxatives. There are also those who choose methods such as taking weight loss pills, exercising excessively and therefore becoming extremely tired.
Bulimics think that they do not live in a safe environment. They do everything they do to make others comfortable and constantly hide their emotions. Food is the only source of security for these people. In addition, vomiting can be perceived as an expression of some kind of emotions, such as crying, shouting or feeling angry.
Psychological Changes in Adolescents Due to Seasonal Changes
During seasonal changes, especially in the spring months, some There are negative psychological effects in adolescents as well as in individuals. stop.
Anger Management Problems in Adolescents
Liking violence and acting aggressively may be seen in adolescence. Adolescents who cannot express their anger in a healthy way express it in different ways; shouting, attacking or insulting. It is very important to understand where he is having difficulty here and what he is trying to express.
Suicide in Adolescents
Suicide is the act of ending one's own life, even though one is overwhelmed by one's own self. This situation occurs with the difficulties in the formation of character during adolescence.
Situations that indicate that the risk of suicide may be high are as follows:
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In a depressed patient Feelings of severe anxiety, hopelessness, helplessness, guilt,
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Previous unsuccessful suicide attempts,
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The patient's desire to die
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Job loss, separation from family and loneliness in alcohol addicts,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Adolescents (Obsession)
Obsessions are recurring thoughts that come involuntarily, make the individual anxious, are foreign to the self, cannot be expelled with conscious effort. Compulsions are involuntary, repetitive movements that are often made to drive away obsessive thoughts.
The speech of such young people is smooth and extremely polite. They go into too much detail in an effort to leave no small omission. They are organized and very meticulous. After a certain period of time, this meticulousness may turn into disorganization.
The young person becomes very disturbed by obsessions. Because the young person's mind is constantly stuck in these thoughts. He constantly repeats certain movements to get rid of thoughts. Among these, the fear that shameful and sinful things come to mind and repeating certain actions for this reason are common. The young man knows that these are meaningless and ridiculous, but he thinks that someone is forcing him to do this.
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