Look - there is no getting around it - the truth is it is really hard being a teenager.

Lots of big changes happen in the years between turning 10 and turning 20. Sometimes you might feel like you are out of control and wish everything would just slow down a bit. You might also feel like it is more important than ever to fit in with your friends. You want to be popular and look good right at a time when your body, your mood and your hormones seem totally out of control. Sometimes it seems like adults have forgotten what it is like and expect you to act normally and just cope.

The good news is lots of teenagers feel just the same - it is normal. You can bet your friends will be feeling the same way sometimes, and you might find it hard to believe - but your parents felt like that when they were teenagers too! Sometimes just knowing you aren't crazy helps, but if that's not enough there are things you can do to help you feel more in control.