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im lost....

Hi, I'm a Year 12 student doing my A Levels, and I feel like I've reached a really low point. Life doesn’t feel worth it anymore, and I don’t know what I’m doing or why I should keep going. I see everyone around me going to these amazing universities, accomplishing big things, and I just wonder if it’s even worth thinking about university for me with my grades. It would be helpful if someone could look at them and tell me if there’s even any hope.

I want to do medicine at university, but I’m starting to question if life is even worth it at all or if I should keep trying. My GCSEs are:

- Health and Social Care - 9
- English Literature - 8
- English Language - 8
- Maths - 7
- Business - 7
- RE - 7
- Sciences (I did triple) - 6
- French - 5

I know I could push for A’s at A Level if I try—I’m already getting A’s in class tests—but why go through all that pressure if I end up disappointed anyway? I just feel so alone, so hopeless, and I can’t tell anyone. Everyone else seems to be moving forward, bound to become successful and achieve so much.

My A Levels are in Maths, Biology, and Chemistry, and I’m considering doing an EPQ, but I’m not sure yet. Should I just stop while I’m ahead and avoid the disappointment of not getting into any university because of my GCSEs? Or should I even bother with A Levels at all? It feels like my only options are to settle for an average job, maybe working at Tesco or something, because nothing else seems worth it anymore.

Some days, it feels crushing to look at my grades. They feel like this heavy label I can’t escape, as if they’re proof that I’ll never be good enough to reach my goals. It’s affecting me mentally in ways I can’t put into words—every day is a reminder of the gap between me and everyone else. I feel trapped in this cycle of disappointment and doubt, and it's like there’s no point in trying. It’s draining me, making everything seem pointless, like no matter what I do, I’ll never reach where I want to be. This feeling of falling behind everyone else is haunting, and it makes me feel so alone. so yh...thats where im at Any advice would be really appreciated. I just feel so lost.
Original post by cupquake
im lost....
Hi, I'm a Year 12 student doing my A Levels, and I feel like I've reached a really low point. Life doesn’t feel worth it anymore, and I don’t know what I’m doing or why I should keep going. I see everyone around me going to these amazing universities, accomplishing big things, and I just wonder if it’s even worth thinking about university for me with my grades. It would be helpful if someone could look at them and tell me if there’s even any hope.
I want to do medicine at university, but I’m starting to question if life is even worth it at all or if I should keep trying. My GCSEs are:
- Health and Social Care - 9
- English Literature - 8
- English Language - 8
- Maths - 7
- Business - 7
- RE - 7
- Sciences (I did triple) - 6
- French - 5
I know I could push for A’s at A Level if I try—I’m already getting A’s in class tests—but why go through all that pressure if I end up disappointed anyway? I just feel so alone, so hopeless, and I can’t tell anyone. Everyone else seems to be moving forward, bound to become successful and achieve so much.
My A Levels are in Maths, Biology, and Chemistry, and I’m considering doing an EPQ, but I’m not sure yet. Should I just stop while I’m ahead and avoid the disappointment of not getting into any university because of my GCSEs? Or should I even bother with A Levels at all? It feels like my only options are to settle for an average job, maybe working at Tesco or something, because nothing else seems worth it anymore.
Some days, it feels crushing to look at my grades. They feel like this heavy label I can’t escape, as if they’re proof that I’ll never be good enough to reach my goals. It’s affecting me mentally in ways I can’t put into words—every day is a reminder of the gap between me and everyone else. I feel trapped in this cycle of disappointment and doubt, and it's like there’s no point in trying. It’s draining me, making everything seem pointless, like no matter what I do, I’ll never reach where I want to be. This feeling of falling behind everyone else is haunting, and it makes me feel so alone. so yh...thats where im at Any advice would be really appreciated. I just feel so lost.
there are universities for medicine that could definately accept you bc your GCSEs aren’t bad AT ALL. They meet all of the requirements. And for the part about how you feel as tho you’re depressed, just always remember that sixth form is only 2yrs of your life and then it’ll be a blur! So try your hardest to not think about it too much and work towards what you want to achieve!
Original post by cupquake
im lost....
Hi, I'm a Year 12 student doing my A Levels, and I feel like I've reached a really low point. Life doesn’t feel worth it anymore, and I don’t know what I’m doing or why I should keep going. I see everyone around me going to these amazing universities, accomplishing big things, and I just wonder if it’s even worth thinking about university for me with my grades. It would be helpful if someone could look at them and tell me if there’s even any hope.
I want to do medicine at university, but I’m starting to question if life is even worth it at all or if I should keep trying. My GCSEs are:
- Health and Social Care - 9
- English Literature - 8
- English Language - 8
- Maths - 7
- Business - 7
- RE - 7
- Sciences (I did triple) - 6
- French - 5
I know I could push for A’s at A Level if I try—I’m already getting A’s in class tests—but why go through all that pressure if I end up disappointed anyway? I just feel so alone, so hopeless, and I can’t tell anyone. Everyone else seems to be moving forward, bound to become successful and achieve so much.
My A Levels are in Maths, Biology, and Chemistry, and I’m considering doing an EPQ, but I’m not sure yet. Should I just stop while I’m ahead and avoid the disappointment of not getting into any university because of my GCSEs? Or should I even bother with A Levels at all? It feels like my only options are to settle for an average job, maybe working at Tesco or something, because nothing else seems worth it anymore.
Some days, it feels crushing to look at my grades. They feel like this heavy label I can’t escape, as if they’re proof that I’ll never be good enough to reach my goals. It’s affecting me mentally in ways I can’t put into words—every day is a reminder of the gap between me and everyone else. I feel trapped in this cycle of disappointment and doubt, and it's like there’s no point in trying. It’s draining me, making everything seem pointless, like no matter what I do, I’ll never reach where I want to be. This feeling of falling behind everyone else is haunting, and it makes me feel so alone. so yh...thats where im at Any advice would be really appreciated. I just feel so lost.

As another user stated, there are unis that will accept them.

If you continue to feel down:

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

-NHS mental health, 111

-Calm, calm.com

-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516

-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area

You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.

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, infor mation regarding well being.
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Original post by Analyst89
As another user stated, there are unis that will accept them.
If you continue to feel down:
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
-NHS mental health, 111
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
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, infor mation regarding well being.

ty but im not that worried,just feel a bit down lol

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