Why Am I SO Moody?


Lately, I have been pretty irritable and annoying. I'm not usually moody like this, and it isn't normal for me to roll my eyes or something like that. I do my best to not back-talk to my parents, but instead of saying rude remarks out loud, I say them in my head.


I have not been getting as much sleep as I normally do the past week (it was spring break) but even on a normal school week I can be a bit obnoxious. It can't be something involving my period, because I haven't gotten it and I won't be getting it for about 2 or 3 more years. Is there anything I can do physically to improve this? And is it a usual occurrence for a teen girl?

 
Hey chica,
 

OK! I’m patting you on the back for being such a GOOD GIRL because it’s hard to always follow the rules, even as a teen. But, have you ever considered how always being so good has impacted you? Sometimes keeping your cool all the time even causes you to keep things bottled up. Keeping your emotions on LOCK can be bad for you.


It’s good that you do not back-talk your parents, but when you and you family are facing a problem it’s important that they know how you feel.  I’m not saying go and shout rude remarks to your parents because that would be wrong. But, if you have something to say make sure that you wait for the appropriate time and say it. When it comes to confronting your parents, approach them gently. Ask this if it’s OK that you express your feelings to them. Let them know in a calm and cool tone what’s troubling you. Trust me, holding on to anger and frustration can be enough cause you to FLIP. Do not let things get to this point.  COMMUNICATE.  If someone does something that you don’t like let them know it!


As a resolution I always suggest a journal to pour out your worries because I know that keeps me from being too harsh. And just because it's spring break doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on those ZZZs.  A lack of rest can make you CRANKY, especially when you already have sleep patterns.  Sleep depravation not only makes you feel bad, but it can also affect your thinking abilities. Really, if you absolutely have to go to that Jonas Brothers concert, or you find it totally un-cool to skip out on the spring break fiesta then it’s OK to miss a few hours of snooze time. But, otherwise dream it up.


Another thing to keep in mind is that though a girl’s menstrual cycle has a lot to do with her number of mood swings, it is not the determining factor of moodiness. It’s normal for a teenager to get moody...at any time! Your personality most likely is changing along with your BOD.  At this point girls are always thinking—thinking about the COOLEST SUMMER FASHIONS, BF Issues, BFF Drama, SCHOOL STUFF, what’s HOT and  what’s not...whew! Can we say stress!?


So, do not be alarmed! Think about what might be causing you to feel oh-so-irritable...Are you under any pressure?  Are friends being a headache? Loaded with homework? Someone say or do something to annoy you?  If you are unhappy or racking your brain about a certain situation this could be enough to sensitize you!


You have to work to stay in good spirits. Try talking to a friend about you being so touchy. Go skating; take a cat nap, workout, hit the pool, write your heart out, sing your heart out, but do not let this get the best of you!


Best,
Chardae
 

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5/4/2009 7:00:00 AM
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