Emotions and Feelings

During puberty the hormones that control how your body grows mean that your body changes and you can have lots of emotional changes as well.boy with crowd round him

The levels of a hormone called testosterone are extremely high in boys during puberty and this can cause them to feel more angry than normal.

Testosterone makes your brain become more interested in sex.

Girls might experience pre-menstrual tension (PMT). This can lead to them feeling irritable and a little down.

There are different things you can do to try and help lift your mood:

  • Get out in the fresh air.
  • Do some exercise or go for a short walk.
  • Listen to some music you like.
  • Talk to someone you trust
  • Write down your feelings, perhaps in a diary.

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