Signs and Symptoms
Inability to stop worrying and certain unwanted thoughts
What is anxiety?
Begin to define themselves beyond just their illness. Including things such as their kindness, their talents, beliefs and values.
What is an example of identity formation
Medications/treatment cause change in appearance
What is physical impact.
Feeling less positive about one's image
What is low self-esteem
Feelings of panic and being overwhelmed
What is Anxiety?
Beginning to understand their illness and its implications and thinking about their future living with it.
What is an example of cognitive changes in adolescence.
Having a chronic illness makes them feel different from peers and outcast by peers.
What is social impact of chronic illness.
Avoiding non-dangerous situations or common activities
What is anxiety
Persistent fear of failure or embarrassment
What is low self-esteem
Wanting to administer own insulin shots and medications.
What is an example of independence
Missing a school dance because of a long hospital stay.
What is social impact of chronic illness.
Excessive sadness and negativity
What is depression
Difficulty with relationships or social withdrawal and feeling inadequate
What is Depression?
Going to sleep overs, movie nights, football games and hanging out with peers.
What is an example of forming peer relationships
Chronic illness may make them more tired or weak and limit activities
What is physical impact of chronic ilnness
Negative self-talk in comparison to others
What is low self-esteem
Sleep too much or too little and changes in appetite or weight
What is Depression?
Adolescent now define their real/actual self as someone with with a chronic illness.
What is an example of identity formation in adolescence.
Adolescent understands their illness and sees how the diagnosis will impact them in the future. Thinks about the possibilities of living with a chronic illness.
What is cognitive impact of chronic illness.
Not getting enjoyment out of activities and thinking about the worst in each situation.
What is depression