TEEN DEPRESSION

For a long time it was believed that teenagers couldn’t get a depression. Since the 80’s it is now accepted that teenagers can get a depression. Actually 5% of all teenagers will get a depression.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TEEN DEPRESSION

Teen depression is closely linked to the unsettling changes that occur during puberty. The characteristics of teen depression are for the most part comparable to adult depression. Only teens express it through their behaviour to let their environment know something is wrong. Therefore it is important to keep a mindful eye on the “difficult” behaviour the teen displays, as this is often an expression of their depression.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES HELP WITH:

· Indifferent and inactive

When a teenager is depressed, this can be seen in a change in their behaviour. They become inactive, indifferent and touchy. They find everything is boring and annoying. Bach Flower Essences will bring back their zest for life and encourage them to be active. The listless behaviour will disappear after a while and make room for action again.

· Short-tempered and anger

Teenagers suffering from depression will be moodier than before. The smallest thing can make them touchy and loose their temper. They can be real “hotheads”. Flower essences will calm their minds down to reduce their temper and make the anger disappear.

· Negative self-image

Depression is often expressed through guilt feelings and the feeling of inadequacy. They feel a failure, inferior to their peers and left out. Their appearance makes them unhappy as well. Bach Flower Essences will put their self-image in the right perspective and help regain self belief.

· Suicide attempt

Teenagers can walk around with suicide thoughts as well. These thoughts will surface especially in periods of strong depression. Five percent of all teenagers with depression will attempt suicide. Bach Flower Essences help to push back these dark thoughts so the child does not go ahead with them. Furthermore Flower essences help to remain in control of themselves so they don’t end up doing “silly” things.

· Go inside themselves

Certain teenagers will isolate themselves when they are depressed. They will retreat into their own world and break all ties with the outside world. They can get addicted on alcohol or drugs to combat their depression. Flower essences will make them not go inside themselves but remain in contact with their friends and family.

BACH FLOWER ESSENCES COMBINATION N° 66 “TEENAGE DEPRESSION”

Bach Flower Essences combination n° 66 helps to:
· Take an active role into their life.
· Take away the gloomy and depressed state of mind.
· Remain calm and control the possible anger.
· Develop a positive self-image.
· Suppress all thoughts of suicide out of your head.
· Remain in social contact and not isolate yourself.