Growing up can be hard, and as part of the #DollForDoll campaign, I decided to talk about that- as a person who has been through it and got out the other end okay. I dedicate this to all the members of the Stardoll community who are struggling with any issue, and I hope you can find something here to help you out!

Problems, Problems...
There are many different situations we can struggle with in our lives. Here are just a few:
- Stressful events
- Mental health issues
- Conflict
- Family problems
- Body image issues
- Unhealthy behaviours
... and many more. If you are finding yourself in the middle of one of these issues (or a different one), here's what you can do!

Getting Help
If you are younger, you might need to go to a trusted adult for help. You could talk to a parent, guardian, teacher, counsellor, or doctor about what you're going through! These people will be able to help you through it. If you're older, you might prefer to go straight to a doctor, counsellor, or ring a hotline yourself instead of talking to a parent first- but it's still a good idea to have a chat to your family and friends about the issue.

Helping Yourself?
Once you are set up with outside help, you can also do some things to help yourself.
- Practice self care
- Talk to others about the issue and your feelings
- Work on a hobby as a coping strategy
- Ensure you attend any relevant appointments (eg. therapy sessions)

How do you help yourself when you are struggling?