Is this normal?!

Is this normal?

My friend has had a lot of big problems lately. He says he is questioning life and has lots of problems with popularity and lots of other things. Is this normal at age 13?

1 month ago
He has told me he is having problems such as questioning life and popularity issues. He keeps acting depressed. A similar thing happened last summer but it went away during the school year and recently has come back. Is this normal for a 13 year old?

1 month ago
He has told me he is having problems such as questioning life and popularity issues. He keeps acting depressed and watches little kids shows on PBS. A similar thing happened last summer but it went away during the school year and recently has come back. Is this normal for a 13 year old?

It's very normal to feel happy and sad.. as you go through the teenage years you tend to go through mood swings. It's all part of the dreaded puberty.

I had a big popularity problem at the same age.. and the more you try to be popular can sometimes make it worse. Tell your friend to be himself - after all he does have friends who care.

If you are worried go talk to someone you trust like a school councilor... that's why they are there :)