Asking an old Teacher for advice
I left college a couple of years ago and during that time I had quite a bit going on in my personal life to the point I was struggling with everything other than college work. However, towards the end of the course my work ethic dropped and my tutor had noticed. Being the shy closed kid I always was and still am as a young adult every time she asked me if I was okay and if I wanted 5 minutes to talk I would very quickly object and say that I was fine even though I knew that I wasn't. On this one particular day however she also knew I wasn't okay no matter how many times I tried to deny it. I was struggling mentally and I just couldn't see it.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
Original post by Anonymous
I left college a couple of years ago and during that time I had quite a bit going on in my personal life to the point I was struggling with everything other than college work. However, towards the end of the course my work ethic dropped and my tutor had noticed. Being the shy closed kid I always was and still am as a young adult every time she asked me if I was okay and if I wanted 5 minutes to talk I would very quickly object and say that I was fine even though I knew that I wasn't. On this one particular day however she also knew I wasn't okay no matter how many times I tried to deny it. I was struggling mentally and I just couldn't see it.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
Definitely reach out to her. She sounds amazing! I'm sure it would benefit you to talk it over with her.
Some of the posters in the Mental Health forum are open to talking to people who need to just get it off their chest.
Alternatively you can PM me if you need someone to talk to
I hope it goes ok for you 🙏
Original post by Anonymous
I left college a couple of years ago and during that time I had quite a bit going on in my personal life to the point I was struggling with everything other than college work. However, towards the end of the course my work ethic dropped and my tutor had noticed. Being the shy closed kid I always was and still am as a young adult every time she asked me if I was okay and if I wanted 5 minutes to talk I would very quickly object and say that I was fine even though I knew that I wasn't. On this one particular day however she also knew I wasn't okay no matter how many times I tried to deny it. I was struggling mentally and I just couldn't see it.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
After a good 15/20 minutes I eventually opened up and told her what was going on. This was the best thing I ever did as well as the first time I felt that I was actually able to talk to someone about how I was truly feeling, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and that I finally had someone to talk to who I could trust and confide in, someone who would not judge me but instead just wanted to see me do well and be happy whilst also giving me some of the best advice.
As I have progressed onto a higher qualification, I am now all self-studying but I am finding everything too much and just feel like I need a shoulder to lean on. Given the fact that she knows how hard it was for me to open up in the first place, she did say to me and I will always remember her kind words, 'if you ever feel like this again, do not bottle it up to yourself instead come and talk to me whether that be whilst you are still here or post qualification'.
I have been experiencing feelings of hopelessness and 'what is the point' especially as I have failed the last couple of exams that I have sat. I have stayed in contact with her since qualifying via various methods but I just don't know how to approach this one.
It sounds like you were really brave to reach out to that teacher previously and be open about how you were feeling which isn't an easy thing to do. You've shared there that you've been experiencing feelings of hopelessness- If you're ever experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can reach out to our service HOPELINE247 via 0800 068 4141, text us on 88247, email us on [email protected] or webchat with us on our website https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ for support.
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