What’s the Difference between Shyness and Social Anxiety
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?
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…
What are good coping mechanisms to stop cutting?
"...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 need help with motivation for school, I don’t know how to study well and I feel lazy!
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…
How Do I Get a Crush?
That’s such a great question and it can be really difficult to answer. When it comes to getting a crush on someone else, it usually just happens. Maybe they’re really…
What should I do when I have no friends and everyone hates me?
It's hard to be lonely and having friends is definitely an important part of everyone's lives to feel supported and just have someone to talk to or hangout with. The…
Friendships
Relationships are vital to human life. They allow us to connect to other people, and find others with common interests. Friendships make us feel less alone and a good and…
One of my best friends recently had a crush on someone but he moved away and she misses him.
I'm trying to help her to get over it because I'm worried for her. I've had this feeling too. How can I help her? Crushes can be exciting and nerve-wracking,…
Girls are bullying me.
That’s awful to hear! It can be really tough being forced to be surrounded around people who are mean to you. When you're in school, it seems like bullying is…
Is calling ConnecTeen free?
Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…
