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tears and fears

I hate puberty! I’ve got so many emotions and I can’t control them. I feel like my world is falling apart. Help! —Kidnapped by Puberty

You’re not alone! Most people feel torn up by emotions during puberty,

and science says there’s a very good reason for that.

In puberty, a girl’s body produces chemicals called hormones. These hormones create physical changes that are easy to see. What you don’t see is that those same hormones are also at work on your emotions. The structure of your brain is changing. The way your nervous system works is changing. It’s not as obvious as getting taller and curvier, but it’s every bit as real.

Those big, new emotions can get pretty confused by your physical

changes. Chances are, you’ve never been so aware of your body in your

entire life—or so worried about how others see you. You compare your-

self with your friends. You may compare yourself with models and movie

stars. Lots of girls become their own worst critics.