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Your feelings

Quiz: How to handle your feelings

If you are feeling sad, which of the following are good ways to handle your feelings?
1. Go for a long walk
2. Talk to your best friend
3. Find a way to relax, like taking a long shower
4. All of the above
Your friend Aleyah is cutting herself, but she says it isn’t a big deal. She tells you not to tell anyone about it. What should you do?
1. Keep quiet because it's what she asked you to do.
2. Tell your other friends about it, so you can all be aware of it.
3. Tell a trusted adult, like a parent or a teacher.
4. None of the above
True or false: It is normal to feel self-conscious or shy about the changes in your body and emotions.
1. True
2. False
Some symptoms of depression include:
1. Crying that you can’t explain
2. Thinking about death or dying a lot
3. Not being interested in your hobbies anymore
4. Having trouble sleeping
5. All of the above
6. None of the above
True or false: Your mom passed away recently, and you’ve started drinking alcohol to get through the day. This is a healthy way to deal with your grief because it makes your sadness feel numb.
1. True
2. False

Content last updated May 18, 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.