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I recently came across an article titled "Teen Girls Engulfed in Violence and Trauma," and it really resonated with me. It's sad to think about young women who are struggling to find their place in the world while also dealing with trauma and chaos. Unfortunately, this seems to be a common experience for many teenagers today. In fact, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that almost 1 in 3 high school girls seriously considered suicide in 2021, a 60 percent increase from a decade ago. Additionally, nearly 3 in 5 teenage girls reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless almost every day for at least two weeks in a row during the previous year, causing them to stop regular activities.
As someone who has been through the teenage years, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the ups and downs of life during this time. But I believe that finding your own inner peace and sanctuary can help you cope with the chaos and nonsense that surrounds you.
One thing I've learned is that going within yourself is the key to finding true happiness and fulfillment. It's not always easy, but it's important to remember that the world will always be chaotic and unpredictable. You can't control everything that happens around you, but you can control how you respond to it. Finding a place of peace and sanctuary within yourself is essential for maintaining your sanity.
When you're at your low, it can feel like there's no way out. It can feel like you're drowning in a sea of negativity, and there's no way to escape. But I want to remind you that there is always a way out. It may not be easy, but it's important to remember that you are strong enough to overcome any obstacle.
As a young person, you may feel like you're stuck in certain environments against your will. But you are more in touch with many things than most grown people, so learning to trust in a higher power (whatever that means to you) knowing that moments like this are for a purpose. It's also important to recognize the negative impact that social media, TV, and spiritually unfocused people can have on your energy. I find that engaging in creative activities, like photography or graphic design, can help me find happiness and peace even when I feel like everything else is chaos.
Ultimately, the work we need to do as young people is to figure out what we truly want to do in life. This can be challenging, but it's important to find something that you're passionate about and focus on it as much as you can. This is the key to finding true happiness and fulfillment.
In conclusion, I want to remind all young people going through this phase in their lives that you are not alone. There are ways to cope with the chaos and nonsense that surrounds us. Going within yourself, canceling out distractions, and finding what you're passionate about can help you find your own sanctuary and maintain your sanity. And while there may be times when you feel like turning to substances like weed or alcohol, it's important to remember that these are not solutions to your problems. In fact, they can make your mental state worse. Trust yourself, your inner wisdom, and your own strength to help you navigate the challenges of this phase in your life.
Positive ways to cope: Nature walks, meditation, prayer, social media and TV detox, drink or food fasting, grounding, reading, writing, trying a new hobby, exploring your passions, being around water such a lake or beach, going into a quiet space for some "you" time, solo dates, solo trips, exercise, yoga, helping people, smiling and giving good energy even when its difficult, keeping your head high and walking with confidence...
Send me a message if you need additional help.