Grief & Bereavement It is enormous for a young person to lose someone they love. Grief is the reaction we have in response to a death or loss. Grief can affect our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Key points to remember are: RECOGNISE YOUR FEELINGS AS GRIEF Changes in appetite or sleep, an upset stomach, […]
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It can be very upsetting if your parents separate or divorce for everyone in the family. You may feel confused and hurt that things are changing. You may have witnessed conflict between your parents. Key points to remember are: MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE OTHER PARENT You are legally allowed contact with BOTH parents. It is
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Drug or Alcohol problem? All drugs including alcohol can potentially become addictive. If you feel your drug/alcohol intake is causing you problems, there is more information below. ASK YOURSELF WHY YOU ARE TAKING DRUGS/ALCOHOL I am curious, because my friends do it, it’s fun and I’m bored, lack of confidence and self-esteem, to find independence,
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ANXIETY& FEAR Anxiety is a normal human emotion – like adults, you can feel anxious before doing something new. Both anxiety and fear can become disabling when their effects are so intense that they interfere with our ability to deal with day to day events. For example, they may result in panic attacks, generalised anxiety
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I’ve never had a big group of friends. I always feel a bit left out. I’m not the sporty type and in my area it’s all about the GAA and being part of that scene. I was feeling really down, withdrawn and isolated. It came to the day that I was thinking of harming myself
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Everything started in fifth year when I began to panic about the Leaving Cert. It started gradually until it got so bad I wasn’t sleeping right and studying night and day. My older brother is very academic and I’ve always struggled with school. I felt I had to get the same grades as him to
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