Problems and Solutions

Overpopularity

Too many friends- Too many friends are one of the many minor problems that you can have in school. It is usually a result of being overly popular. You can solve this problem by selecting your best friends, and then keeping them. If left unchecked it can turn into…

Stress over trying to please your friends- A moderate problem that can cause much anxiety. You try to please every friend, and stress yourself out. Solve it by relaxing, and dropping off a few responsibilities. Stress can lead to…

Anger, frustration and loss of identity- This is a very serious problem in which the tensions and hardships of pleasing your friends build up. You let out your anger, sometimes violently. You feel that your friends are taking over your life. Try to do something fun to let out your anger.  

  Little Friends

Little or no friends- A minor, yet dangerous problem in the making. In it, you have almost no social life, and feel lonely. Try to be more outgoing, so people feel more comfortable with you. It can possibly turn into…

Depression- You feel sad and lonely. Sometimes, you can begin withdrawing from the world. Talk to an adult for counseling. This may turn in to...

Withdrawal/Suicide- Probably the most dangerous problem of all. You hide from the world, and feel you do not deserve to live. Seek professional help from a psychiatrist.     

Fights

Fight with a friend- A very small problem that happens in all friendships. Solve it easily by being more forgiving. However, it can turn into…

Anger-You feel very unhappy. Punch a pillow, or count to 100. Sometimes, a thirst for revenge can turn into the serious problem of…

Violence- A destructive and dangerous problem. Potentially deadly, violence is a vicious attack aimed at something or someone. Definitely share your problem with an adult.

Bad Crowd

Hanging out with “bad crowd”- One of the worst minor problems. The people you hang out with can negatively influence you. Try to befriend people who "do the right thing." If you continue hanging out with them, you may have...

Peer pressure- Very dangerous! Have a conversation with a trusted adult. So called “friends” can really damage your thinking abilities, which can become...