Peer Talk - ConnecTeen

My best friend has a crush on a guy she doesn’t really know. Do you have any advice to help her get over it or for me to help her?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Having a crush on someone is totally normal especially if you don’t know the person but seeing them often enough for you to notice them. Getting a crush can be…

What’s the Difference between Shyness and Social Anxiety

Posted on May 11, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That’s a very common question asked and it’s very important to know the difference between the two because Social Anxiety is mistaken to be an extreme of shyness a lot. …

Why don’t you answer the messages I sent to you?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Waiting for an message, email or peer talk answer to come back from us can definitely be stressful, especially if you're feeling down. All the volunteers here at ConnecTeen try…

I’m struggling with my mental health and I’m getting help but why don’t I want to get better?

Posted on May 2, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That's a great question, and also one without an obvious answer. Thank you so much for asking this. Struggling with mental health can be really difficult to deal with, no…

How do I find a place for faith and spirituality in my life?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for reaching out to us. It’s so great that you’re exploring deeper questions and finding out where you stand. It seems like your spirituality is really strong, and…

What are good coping mechanisms to stop cutting?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by ConnecTeen

"...The pain is what helps me, obviously only for short periods of time but I want something like that that isn't "physically dangerous" I guess. I've tried drawing and writing…

I always let other people down with my negativity but, I didn’t really mean to hurt their feelings. I used to be positive but, I am not anymore. How do I become positive again?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ConnecTeen

It is really tough when the people close to you get hurt, and you feel like you're the one causing it. It's also a difficult situation when you feel negative…

I need help with motivation for school, I don’t know how to study well and I feel lazy!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Finding motivation for school can be really difficult. School is tiring, burdensome, and sometimes a scary place to be as a teenager. It’s normal to go through times when you…

If I deal with Bipolar Disorder and have rage attacks a lot during depressive and manic episodes, what can I do to calm these uncontrollably angry moment down..?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ConnecTeen

I keep hurting classmates, friends, and teachers and I keep making people mad and upset. Thanks for your question. Dealing with any mental health concern can be an incredibly frustrating…