The psychologist spoke about the signs of crises in adolescents

Adolescence is often accompanied by conflicts and closeness, and much is attributed to the transition period. However, habitual irritability and rudeness are sometimes accompanied by anxiety, depression, or the onset of addictive behavior. Candidate of Psychological Sciences, psychologist Alyona Savyuk told Izvestia about this on February 3.

According to her, in adolescence, emotional reactions work faster than rational control. A teenager experiences criticism more strongly, reacts more sharply to prohibitions, and perceives domestic episodes as drama.

"It's not always about bad temper. The nervous system is being rebuilt, and many reactions are really getting out of control. At the same time, it is important to distinguish the normal age distance from the signals of a possible crisis. A sharp and persistent change in behavior is alarming: the child stops communicating even with loved ones, spends almost all his time in the room, refuses to do his usual activities, and academic performance drops sharply," the specialist explained.

If constant fatigue, insomnia, or, conversely, excessive sleep, complaints about the meaninglessness of what is happening are added to this, Savyuk recommends not postponing a psychologist's consultation.

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A separate group of signs is associated with risky and self-destructive behavior. These may include cuts and other signs of self-harm, gloomy drawings and texts about death, episodes of alcohol or other substances, leaving home, and connections with aggressive companies.

"In such cases, we are no longer talking about a difficult character, but about trying to somehow cope with the inner pain. A teenager often does not ask for help directly, but his actions speak for themselves," the expert noted.

Savyuk emphasizes that not every closeness is dangerous. Many teenagers share less with their parents, but they continue to communicate with their peers, retain interest in their studies and hobbies, and gradually develop independence. A normal option is a situation where distance is not accompanied by marked isolation, sudden mood swings, and obvious signs of autoaggression.

According to her, the reason for contacting a specialist is a combination of several signs: a persistent decrease in mood, loss of interest in life, self-harm, talk of death, sudden changes in appetite and sleep, systematic leaving home or substance abuse. "It's better to be safe once and discuss the situation with a psychologist than to explain everything for a long time with a difficult age and face an already unfolding crisis," Savyuk summed up.

She noted that timely assistance makes it possible in most cases to stabilize the condition, restore the teenager's sense of support and reduce the level of tension in the family, without waiting for serious consequences for mental health.

News portal Phys.org On January 16, he reported on the health effects of prolonged loneliness. According to the publication, the prolonged absence of romantic relationships at a young age leads to a deterioration in psychological well-being, increased loneliness and decreased life satisfaction.

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