Comments on: For Teens: What do you do when you’re stressed and don’t know what to do?

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:12:16 +0000

I have two students who need this so much. I’ve been searching for strategies to share with them. This is my plan for them first thing Monday morning!

By: HoniebUK (HonieMummy)

HoniebUK (HonieMummy) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:46:37 +0000

Hi Annie
Been having a few problems with my pre-teen lately – she ‘seems’ to be getting out of control. The breathing is something I need to remind myself to do more often and after reading your blog (I did). It gives me time to remember that she is going through a difficult time and really doesn’t understand fully what is happening herself (there are a lot of changes in her life right now). I’m starting to realise that my reactions are part of the problem – thanks for reminding me to take time out (I should practice what I preach).
timeoutformums- honiebuk.blogspot.com/ Take care x

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:08:42 +0000

Hi Paulaaaa,

I’m really sorry to hear that you’re feeling stressed. I’m sure the girl’s bullying is part of the cause. it’s never pleasant to feel on-edge or worried about what someone might do or say to you. You say you’ve talked with your teachers about her bullying and nothing has changed. Have you talked to your parents about it? I realize that may not be something you want to do, but here’s the thing… your parents probably have a better chance of making the school take notice of the situation. They can put pressure on the school to lay down the law to this girl. It’s not cool to be cruel and she needs to know it’s also UNACCEPTABLE.
Talk to your parents and talk to the school counselor. Keep talking to the adults until someone pays attention and gets on this bully’s case.

Good luck and please check out our new anti-bullying forum on Facebook Cruel’s Not Cool! http://facebook.com/cruelsnotcool

By: paulaaaa

paulaaaa — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:44:19 +0000

helloooo annie …. i have been felling really stressed lately at school and theres one girl whos bullying me shes older than me… is it becauuse of that girl or could it be something else and i have told the techers and that but she just keeps on doing it
xxx

By: Damo

Damo — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:40:42 +0000

Hi Annie,
As a parent of 5 children I know I need to get re-claim some calmness rather than be caught up in busy busy busy….your Breathing Challenge is a timely reminder for me.

The thing I nocticed today was that I am completely ignorant when it comes to my breathing…I can clearly see the connection between my breathing and re-claiming the inner calm.

Really Enjoying your blog Annie.
Thanks,
Damo from Australia