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Managing The Stresses And Anxieties Of Peer Pressure

Managing The Stresses And Anxieties Of Peer Pressure
Peer pressure has definitely become something very difficult for teens, especially now in the age of social media, but there are ways to mitigate it. Shutterstock
Stan Popovich
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It can be very difficult to be yourself while others get on your case.As a result, here are eight tips on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of dealing with peer pressure from others.
1. Know where you stand on a certain issue: Ask yourself if you are willing to do something that your friends want you to do. Think about it and determine for yourself where you stand on a certain task. Once you decide what you are going to do, don’t change your mind if your friends start to bully you.
Stan Popovich
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Stan Popovich is a Penn State graduate with over 20 years’ experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. He is an award-winning contributor on the topics of fear, anxiety, and depression. Stan gives you many different ideas and options on how to overcome your mental health struggles. Stan’s book, website articles, and blog has helped thousands of people get their life back on track.
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