Struggling with my mental health in A levels
Hello, I’m in year 12 and struggling with the stress of my A levels. Going into college everyday gives me such anxiety that I keep getting sick and having to stay home, hurting my attendance. I’ve tried for a long time to manage my anxiety but my school seems to enjoy making us anxious so we do well in our exams. I know nothing serious is coming up right now but I don’t know how I will cope when the pressure begins to ramp up more. Should I stay in the same place and try to tough it out or look for alternative solutions? I’m too nervous to talk to the counsellor, as I’ve been labelled an issue for doing so at previous schools.
I would try and talk to someone at school (doesn't necessarily have to be the counsellor) saying that you are struggling with anxiety, so then supports can be put in place to make it easier for you to attend school. You could start by going to a subject teacher that you trust if you feel unable to speak to the counsellor.
The user above has given good advice.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-relate, they have a chat advisor
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, information regarding well being.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-relate, they have a chat advisor
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, information regarding well being.
Original post by lemonc4ke
Hello, I’m in year 12 and struggling with the stress of my A levels. Going into college everyday gives me such anxiety that I keep getting sick and having to stay home, hurting my attendance. I’ve tried for a long time to manage my anxiety but my school seems to enjoy making us anxious so we do well in our exams. I know nothing serious is coming up right now but I don’t know how I will cope when the pressure begins to ramp up more. Should I stay in the same place and try to tough it out or look for alternative solutions? I’m too nervous to talk to the counsellor, as I’ve been labelled an issue for doing so at previous schools.
Original post by lemonc4ke
Hello, I’m in year 12 and struggling with the stress of my A levels. Going into college everyday gives me such anxiety that I keep getting sick and having to stay home, hurting my attendance. I’ve tried for a long time to manage my anxiety but my school seems to enjoy making us anxious so we do well in our exams. I know nothing serious is coming up right now but I don’t know how I will cope when the pressure begins to ramp up more. Should I stay in the same place and try to tough it out or look for alternative solutions? I’m too nervous to talk to the counsellor, as I’ve been labelled an issue for doing so at previous schools.
Maybe you could see your GP.
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