Is it normal for a young adolescent to go through a period of time being so confused about where they're heading towards in life?
2007-12-29 18:15:02 · 12 answers · asked by bookworm 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes. The body is changing, the mind is changing and relationships are changing. The result is frequently one of confusion and sometimes self doubt.
2007-12-29 18:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by firefysh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Yes... Very common in adolescents. The confusion could be about career direction, relatioship wise, future wise or any of hundred more things.
Dont worry its normal and with time you will feel better. If its bothering you then talk to a mentor like teacher, or school social worker or counceller or anyone you feel confortable with.
Otherwise, just concentrate on studies and sports. Physical exercise plays a big part in producing positive chemicals in brain which will help you see things clearly and keep your thoughts sharp. Only a fit body can keep a healthy mind.
At this age you need to find what intrests you most. or what you enjoy. this is very vulnerable time in life and most dangerous too. this is the age when you can go towards drugs and drinking or other negative activities. So just talk to god and prey to him asking him to show you the right direction. with time you ll feel more confident and have clearer thoughts.
Just relax, stay away from bad company, concentrate on sport and study and eventually you will find the right direction.
good luck
2007-12-29 18:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately, thats exactly what im going through and so are my friends. Just take some time to yourself about an hour a day or less just to think about things anything really like relationships, politics, etc. or do a hobby, if you dont have one try out things and find one, that way you can at least have a start on the now. where your heading doesnt matter, its where you are that does.
2007-12-29 18:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not only a normal part of adolescence, but a typical one. Don't worry. You'll figure it out. Try to relax as much as possible.
2007-12-29 20:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by valeriekelley33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a dedicated Christian, I really don't think God has an issue with it. He knows how He made you, and He knows raging hormones in a teen lead to rapid buildup of sperm stored in the epididymis. When the epi is under pressure from what it contains, that's when you have such strong urges to release it. Your body is going to release it one way or another whether you want it to or not - sort of like your bladder when it gets really full. Either you can conciously take care of it yourself as you are doing, or you can ignore and stifle the urges and have wet dreams instead. I think most people, even pastors, would agree it's a lot easier to clean up a towel than your bedding. Ejaculation is going to happen; that's how your body works. Most men's epis register full every 24-48 hrs. So they either have sex with their wife if they have one, masturbate to release the pressure, or have their body take matters under control with a wet dream. You know, you really can talk with Jesus about this. He had to experience everything we do being in a physical body like ours and has experienced every single temptation that we do. He understands exactly what you are dealing with and can give you good counsel. The Bible does not say anywhere that masturbation is a sin. The reference most people make is to the story of Onan in Genesis. He was commanded to have sex with his dead brother's wife so that his brother would have an heir; the baby would be considered to be the son of his deceased brother. Well, Onan was happy enough to oblige, but he didn't want to produce a child with her. So he pulled out before ejacuation (coitus interruptus). God was not happy with him for enjoying having sex with his sister in law without fulfilling his obligation in the deal. That has nothing to do with masturbation. As awkward as it would probably feel, you can talk with your pastor or even your dad about this. Assuming your pastor is a male, he also certainly knows what it's all about. There's an old saying, "90% of men and boys masturbate. The other 10% lie about it" So go for it and don't worry about it.
2016-05-28 00:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by kendra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i'm going through it right now. i thought i was alone but some of my friends told me they were going through the same thing. i got a chicken soup for the soul book as a present the one for teens on tough issues it really helped try it out.
2007-12-29 18:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by habibi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from being normal ,it's essential as well.It's nature's way of preparing us to think,explore, rationalize and decide about our aims and objectives for our lives, which also keep changing or getting modified as we go along with time.
2007-12-30 01:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes but try to save that stress for later
2007-12-29 18:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is VERY normal! there are so many roads to travel and so many options. just take it slow and god will guide your path!!
2007-12-29 18:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by 100% ♥Creole♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is how l feel all the time.
2007-12-29 18:19:58 · answer #10 · answered by :/ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋