When your teen spends November hiding under the covers
By mid-November some teenagers seem to disappear into their rooms, blankets and screens. What looks like laziness from the outside may actually be a response to feeling overwhelmed, sad or hopeless. In online therapy we invite them to talk about what feels so heavy right now that getting up seems pointless. We explore their sleep, appetite, energy and thoughts about the future to understand whether this is low mood or something more. Together we identify tiny, manageable steps toward reconnecting with life outside the bed. We also talk about situations that still bring them a small sense of relief or connection, even if they feel guilty about it. Parents receive clear guidance on what signs to watch for and how to offer support without constant lecturing. If your teen seems to be slowly fading rather than resting, an online session can help catch this decline early.