Question: How do you cope with the loss of friends and the sudden changes in your mood and body in your early teens?

Answer: Well, I can't say I'm an expert, I'm still learning myself. I'm still in my teens, myself. But, I think that the experience will be different for everyone, therefore leaving quite a few different coping methods, some which work for certain people and some that don't. It's really just a process of finding which method works best for you. For me, personally, regarding the loss of friends, whether it be a situation where we have just outgrown one another and drifted apart or had a nasty fallout, I make sure to let myself have a good cry, if needed. You should never be afraid to shed a few tears over someone who meant a lot to you. And, believe it or not, crying will relieve many pent up emotions, and give you more clarity. After that, you just have to give yourself time, heartbreak and broken friendships don't fade into the past overnight. That's just not how it works. Give yourself a few weeks to heal, but the most important thing to do, is not to dwell on what's already gone. Because the past is the past and if you've done your best, you have every right to move on. Keep yourself distracted and try not to think about what could've been. As for sudden changes in both your mind and body, well, there really isn't any easy answer to coping methods. Everyone goes through it, especially females. My best advice is to stay true to who you are, and keep a firm insight on the person you want to be. Your teen years, especially the earlier ones, will be a difficult time, because, for many, this is the time in which you are really discovering who you are and where your true interests lie. As for physical changes, they can be a pain in the ass, and unfortunately, there is nothing one can do to prevent them from happening. I would say, find someone, whether that be a parent, a family member, a close friend, or a significant other, to lean on. Someone that you can talk to, through all of this. Someone that will be there for you, no matter what. For me, that's always been my Mum . That's the key to getting through your teenage years. Build a strong support system. But at the same time, let yourself indulge a bit, in other words, eat a shit ton of ice cream, trust me, it helps. Especially durning a breakup or the loss of a friendship.

Question Submitted By: @MysticalMaira3