The hardest thing about peer pressure is that it’s usually the people you’re closest to that are causing the problem. Talking to a family member like a brother, sister or cousin can sometimes help if you feel like you can’t talk to an adult.
Here’s a great article on assertiveness and how it can help you with peer pressure. http://www.spunout.ie/health/Healthy...

Asking for help
Ask for help If you were feeling physically sick you would see a doctor, so don't be embarrassed about getting help for your mental health. Everyone needs help from time to time and there is nothing wrong with asking for it. In fact, asking for help is a sign of personal strength. If you think you need help with your mental health, talk to your local doctor or GP. Contact your local doctor or GP; see 'Doctors - General Practitioners' in the Golden Pages, Republic of Ireland / 'Doctors (Medical Practitioners)' in the Yellow Pages, Northern Ireland. You can also go to http://www.icgp.ie/go/find_a_gp to find your local GP in the Republic of Ireland

Talk to a friend, family member or someone you can trust about how you feel. If you don’t want to talk to someone you know, there are lots of organisations who you can speak to in confidence.

If you just want to talk to someone who will listen, why not try the Samaritans on 1850 609090 (from Ireland) or, 08457 909090 or email jo@samaritans.org.

Childline is a 24-hour a day service for young people up to 18. Contact them on 1800 66 66 66 or through their website www.childline.ie.

There's are lots of other organisations which you can talk to in confidence. You can find their details here- http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/index....

Everybody feels anxious from time to time. Most of us get stressed before difficult tasks like exams or job interviews. In fact we need a certain amount of anxiety to motivate us, keep us alert and help us avoid dangerous situations. However, if the stressful feelings are too strong or go on for a long period of time, they can stop us from enjoying life. If you are feeling very stressed you may be suffering from anxiety. Sometimes when these feelings are intense and come together at once it is often described as a panic attack. It is important to recognise when your stressful or anxious feelings are getting out of hand so that you can get some help and control your anxiety.

Signs of Anxiety

Some signs of anxiety include:
• Racing heart
• Rapid breathing
• Feelings of panic
• Feeling dizzy or faint
• Sweating
• Excessive and undue worrying
• Not being able to concentrate
• Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep
• Tense muscles
• Fear of going mad.

If you are experiencing anxiety which you think goes beyond normal feelings of stress, you may need to get some help. Getting help will allow you to deal with your anxious feelings. Sometimes people who are experiencing anxiety do not understand why they are feeling that way and are worried that they are going ‘mad’. This can stop them from getting help. Feeling anxious does not mean you are losing your mind and the sooner you get some help the better.

Talk to a friend, family member or someone you can trust about how you feel. If you don’t want to talk to someone you know, there are lots of organisations who you can speak to in confidence.

If you just want to talk to someone who will listen, why not try the Samaritans on 1850 609090 (from Ireland) or, 08457 909090 or email jo@samaritans.org.

Childline is a 24-hour a day service for young people up to 18. Contact them on 1800 66 66 66 or through their website www.childline.ie.

Talking to a medical professional is also a good idea. Contact your local doctor or GP; see ‘Doctors - General Practitioners’ in the Golden Pages, Republic of Ireland / ‘Doctors (Medical Practitioners)’ in the Yellow Pages, Northern Ireland. You can also go to http://www.icgp.ie/go/find_a_gp to find your local GP in the Republic of Ireland.