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| Acknowledgments | ||
| About the Authors | ||
| Introduction | ||
| 1. | Who Am I? And Why Do I Feel This Way |  Excerpt |
| 2. | What's Happening to My Body? | |
| 3. | Girlfriends and Boyfriends—Why Is It All So Complicated? | Excerpt |
| 4. | Guys, Love, and Sex—How Do I Decide What To Do? | |
| 5. | School, School, School—Why Is There Always A Problem? | |
| 6. | How Do I Find The Time To Do It All? | |
| 7. | Are All Families This Difficult To Live With? | |
| 8. | Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression: How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Trouble? | Excerpt |
| 9. | Drugs and Alcohol: How Can I Not Be Tempted? | |
| 10. | What Will My Future Be Like? | |
| 11. | Why Is It So Hard To Fit In? | Excerpt |
| 12. | My Parents Just Don't Listen. How Can I Talk To Them? | |
Excerpt from Chapter 1. Who Am I? And Why Do I Feel This Way?
WHY DO I HAVE MOOD SWINGS WHERE ONE MINUTE I'M HAPPY AND THE NEXT DOWN? VICTORIA, age 17
You are not alone in having quick mood swings. Mood swings are normal during adolescence. A study from the University of Chicago found that the moods of some high school students fluctuate every 15 minutes. This is usually caused by the hormonal changes in your body. Also, most teens experience enormous social and academic pressures in high school. Just the thought of those pressures could put you in a bad mood. Your friends probably have gone through, or are going through the same emotional roller coaster you are. Talking to friends who understand your emotional roller coaster can help a lot. When you are feeling down, remember that it probably won't last too long.
