Feeling so overwhelmed

Hi everyone,
I'm a student in yr 13 and currently i've been getting all Cs in my subjects. I have my mocks soon but I can't help but feel this sense of tiredness and i cant stop procrasinating, to be honest, it makes me feel awful and i keep stressing over it, i know i have to put in the effort but why am i so tired lately. i feel so upset generally all the time to the point i dont even want to hang out with my friends, my skin also worsening everyday and i just feel upset. is it normal to feel like this??

Reply 1

sophzzp

Yes, I'm in my second year of university and I have felt like this throughout my A-Levels. Slowly easing into a routine usually works for me, attending every class and studying a few hours a day burns me out quickly. If you skip classes, you could start attending a few a week and gradually increasing. For revising, you could start doing 10-20 minutes a day and gradually increase to 20-30 minutes every day etc. I got D's, E's and occasionally U's in my Year 13 mocks and towards the end of Year 13 and did this method from a few weeks before and ended up revising for 9 hours a day without being tired a few days before the exams. I ended up getting C's. Since it's so early in the school year, I think it's possible for you to get A*'s, A's or B's if you do this method. Regarding feeling tired all of the time, I used to sleep 15 hours a day with still being tired when I was awake. I took blood tests which showed I had severe anaemia and minor hypothyroidism, prescriptions definitely helped me even though I doubted them. You could also take vitamin b and vitamin c tablets/dissolvables which you can usually buy in pharmacies like boots or beauty stores like superdrug. Sounds cliche but eating healthier also helped with my mood, motivation and energy. Regarding your skin, I also had issues with mine. Different things work for different skin types. I stopped using a skincare routine when my skin looked and felt damaged and only used micellar water and my skin cleared up in a week. Otherwise, make sure your products work well with your skin and you're consistent with it. (I also recommend acne patches as it usually works faster than witch hazel/acne gel). The app 'Skin Bliss' helped me with my skincare routine. Hope you feel better soon!

Reply 2

BCU Student Rep

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hey there,

I’m sorry for what you’re going through. The pressure of A-levels can be intense, especially with exams approaching. What you're experiencing is pretty normal as a year 13 (I felt like that too). Procrastination is often a sign of feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to start. So try to talk to your teachers or friends who can give you some guidance about effective ways to revise and improve your grades. Also, don’t beat yourself up and stress right now, as there is still time to improve. The stress can affect your desire to socialise and your overall mood, as well as your skin and health.So make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating well, and moving your body. If you’re consistently feeling down, and your skin is breaking out badly, consider reaching out to your GP.

Remember, your mental health is just as important as your grades. Don't hesitate to seek support if you need it. You've got this!

Mercy
BCU Student Rep