Two reasons why the increased depth of emotional changes during adolescence can be difficult to handle are:
- Hormonal Changes: During adolescence, the body undergoes significant hormonal shifts, such as increased levels of estrogen and testosterone. These hormones intensify emotions, causing mood swings, unpredictability, anxiety, and difficulty managing stress, making emotions feel overwhelming.
- Developing Identity and Social Pressures: Adolescents are in the process of forming their personal identity and self-concept. This phase includes navigating social pressures from peers, family expectations, and their own search for belonging and self-understanding, which can lead to confusion, emotional distress, and difficulty managing relationships.
These factors combined contribute to the complexity and intensity of emotional changes, making it challenging for adolescents to effectively regulate and handle their emotions during this developmental stage.
