It is possible that certain things calm you down for a moment but that your anxiety comes storming back...if this is the case, you may have to find the cause; a bit like dandelions that grow back if we don't pull out their roots.

• Take specific actions to solve the problem that is causing your stress. Are you in conflict with a friend? Take the time to talk to her, you'll feel better afterwards, and so will she!
• Are you worried about something you can't control? Resolve to let go of what is bothering you over which you have no control. For example, you had planned to go to the skatepark with your friends, but it's raining… we'll catch up tomorrow! Accept not knowing everything and not being able to foresee everything.
• Rephrase your anxious thoughts into more courageous ideas.
• An anxious thought would be, "We're going to play volleyball in PE. I won’t be able to do a serve again and everyone is going to think I’m the worst»
• This thought transformed into a courageous idea could rather be: “We are going to play volleyball in PE. I will try my hardest to do a serve, it may be that I succeed. And if I don't? It doesn’t matter! »
• Set yourself small achievable challenges (talking to a new person, starting to study the first chapter of your exam).
• You may need the help of a professional to help you develop more positive thoughts. Go see the specialized educator at your school, confide in an adult or a trusted friend, call a helpline, speak to a teacher.

Tel-Jeunes

For listening, support and information, call Tel-jeunes, a free and confidential service available at all times.

• Phone: 1-800-263-2266
• Text every day, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.: 514-600-1002

Info-Social 811

• In the event of a problem, you can quickly speak to a professional in psychosocial intervention.
• By phone, simply call: 811