The coming of age process in western civilizations is one of the most important steps in a kid’s or teenager’s life and is a step that we have all gone through to found out who we are and what were doing. Angst can be very important for aiding in this process as it helps us to push us forward and carry on. As you can see it in two ways. One of which you are helpless and all alone and you succomb to it and become depressed or you can take it as a challenge in life to keep on going and fighting it until you come out successful and better then ever.
Angst can be a very complicated thing to deal with as you feel alone as none of the adults or others will understand you. On the contrary they can help you more than you think because they have all gone through it. If you are an adult and know someone that is going through this all you have to do is tell them that you have gone through it and tell them that you are there for them but don't force anything upon them as is is a learning experience and they have to figure it out on their own.
Personally I still haven’t finished getting through my coming of age process as I’m not to sure yet what is my passion so that I may choose a career path after college. It can be a very lengthy process as even into the early to late 20 people haven't still figured out exactly what they are doing. There is lots of time and there is absolutely no rush in the matter. I took angst as a challenge to overcome when going through this. I looked at it as a sport because I’m a sporty and competitive guy it helps to look at it as something that you can easily refer to.
There are many ways of getting help when going through this sometimes lengthy process like talking to friends or others that you have confidence in. Sometimes its scary to go out and ask what others have done in your position but they will be glad to share their stories with you if it means easing your own way into the world. Although it can be very hard for some people to deal with angst I think it can help a lot with looking for your path.
