It's normal for most teenagers to take an active interest in their appearance, and this is often a good thing. In fact, one sign that a teen is depressed is that he or she may not care about appearance to any degree. However, an acute preoccupation with appearance isn't necessarily ideal for your teenager, either. As the parent, you often have an accurate reading on what behaviors are healthy, and which are unhealthy.
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Too many responsibilities, clinical depression, or a host of other factors may have had a part in you turning toward alcohol to numb your discomfort. Alcohol can gain such a severe grip on you that it may seem impossible to quit, even when you've finally decided that enough is enough. Seek outpatient substance abuse treatment to assist with getting and staying sober and maintaining a less stressful lifestyle.
Inquire About Treatment
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If you drink a 12-pack of beer almost every night of the week and have been relying heavily on alcohol to help you cope with feeling inadequate around others, realizing that you have become addicted to alcohol can be a scary, eye-opening experience. If you would like to quit drinking but are having trouble giving up alcohol on your own, use the recovery tips that follow.
Attend An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
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Many things can cause PTSD in teens. Your teen doesn't have to witness a war or suffer from abuse to develop this condition. An incident such as a school shooting, violent weather event, car crash, or any type of trauma can cause PTSD. Sometimes, the symptoms go away on their own with the passage of time. Other times, PTSD can affect your teen's life severely and get worse until professional help is sought at a place like Lifeline.
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