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Running from myself and life

Currently a year 13 student. Over the whole of 6th form I've kind of been running from my life, maybe a longer time than that. Just rejecting myself and my life.

I'll start with life right now. Life feels so purposeless, so stagnant and stuck. I've got A level mocks in two weeks and throughout this time I've been either in states of anxiety, sorrow, and not feeling good enough. I kept feeling like I was so bad at my subjects (not to mention my life in general too ig), everyone else was better than me, and it kind of ended up being true. Also throughout these two years, although I had friends that I talked with I feel I just I guess hide somehow. Like I cried in my room after being with them, I guess I wasn't and am still not happy with my life, and also maybe they distract me from that fact, or I was worried I won't be able to keep up with the friend group and fall out of it. I also ignore life with games and social media. Instead of staying in the real world and being aware of responsibilities like homework, and my self upkeep sometimes, I just run to games and the like. My mother has very high expectations and wants me to get As, A*s, but I just don't feel good enough, to her or now even myself, to try because I feel I'll fail.

Also want to honestly say I haven't submitted UCAS even thought I feel I want to go to uni, although it's really been what my family has suggested so I'm not 100% sure but I digress. The reason for that is because my grades aren't what I or my family would like. Also don't know fully why but I'm scared to do my Personal Statement. I feel it won't be good enough as I am.

I want to mention that a few weeks ago I was introduced to someone who made me aware of my life, told me what he knew and gave me I guess a reality check. And during those weeks I really did accept myself, my role in life, my responsibilities, all the things to do with that. And I ended up getting second in a further integration test. And I took a break for the first part of these holidays to reward myself, but even after that I've fallen back into this depressing state, which I feel is even worse now that I know mocks are coming up and I'm feeling so desperate but so helpless simultaneously. I constantly reference that time and to me now it just feels like a distant memory, not even completely real anymore because of how different it was. I talked to him on the phone yesterday and felt some semblance to the past but it didn't quite feel the same, it wasn't in person so I think I didn't feel it as much. I feel I kind of reference the past too much, specifically those good weeks where I actually did something, and I compare it to me now.

I don't want to be me in my current life, and I run away into my head or something like that to escape. I don't want to y'know permanently go away from life but I can't seem to accept who I am and where I currently am in life. I'm very confused and I would just really really appreciate any wisdom.

Reply 1

I suggest that you aim to take a gap year. Aim for good grades to give yourself options, but do not fixate on grades.

Decide about university next autumn. University will remain an option for years to come. You don't have to go to university at nineteen.

If your parents can afford the fee, book an appointment with Doctor Tom Stephens at Central Stress Management.

Take outdoor exercise often.

Talk to friends and relations about your feelings.

Start doing a new thing. Learn a new skill.

Play or listen to as many different styles of music as possible. Watch the video attached.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0

Change your room around. Maybe get a new hairdo or change your clothes style.

Read Marcus Aurelius or Montaigne. Maybe try Alain de Botton's "The Consolations of Philosophy" and maybe listen to some Alan Watts talks on youtube.

I wish you happiness.
(edited 10 months ago)

Reply 2

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by Anonymous
Currently a year 13 student. Over the whole of 6th form I've kind of been running from my life, maybe a longer time than that. Just rejecting myself and my life.
I'll start with life right now. Life feels so purposeless, so stagnant and stuck. I've got A level mocks in two weeks and throughout this time I've been either in states of anxiety, sorrow, and not feeling good enough. I kept feeling like I was so bad at my subjects (not to mention my life in general too ig), everyone else was better than me, and it kind of ended up being true. Also throughout these two years, although I had friends that I talked with I feel I just I guess hide somehow. Like I cried in my room after being with them, I guess I wasn't and am still not happy with my life, and also maybe they distract me from that fact, or I was worried I won't be able to keep up with the friend group and fall out of it. I also ignore life with games and social media. Instead of staying in the real world and being aware of responsibilities like homework, and my self upkeep sometimes, I just run to games and the like. My mother has very high expectations and wants me to get As, A*s, but I just don't feel good enough, to her or now even myself, to try because I feel I'll fail.
Also want to honestly say I haven't submitted UCAS even thought I feel I want to go to uni, although it's really been what my family has suggested so I'm not 100% sure but I digress. The reason for that is because my grades aren't what I or my family would like. Also don't know fully why but I'm scared to do my Personal Statement. I feel it won't be good enough as I am.
I want to mention that a few weeks ago I was introduced to someone who made me aware of my life, told me what he knew and gave me I guess a reality check. And during those weeks I really did accept myself, my role in life, my responsibilities, all the things to do with that. And I ended up getting second in a further integration test. And I took a break for the first part of these holidays to reward myself, but even after that I've fallen back into this depressing state, which I feel is even worse now that I know mocks are coming up and I'm feeling so desperate but so helpless simultaneously. I constantly reference that time and to me now it just feels like a distant memory, not even completely real anymore because of how different it was. I talked to him on the phone yesterday and felt some semblance to the past but it didn't quite feel the same, it wasn't in person so I think I didn't feel it as much. I feel I kind of reference the past too much, specifically those good weeks where I actually did something, and I compare it to me now.
I don't want to be me in my current life, and I run away into my head or something like that to escape. I don't want to y'know permanently go away from life but I can't seem to accept who I am and where I currently am in life. I'm very confused and I would just really really appreciate any wisdom.

Why do you feel like feel so un purposeful, stagnant and stuck?

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

-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website

-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat

-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]

-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905

-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk

-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.

Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.

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

Reply 3

Original post
by Anonymous
Currently a year 13 student. Over the whole of 6th form I've kind of been running from my life, maybe a longer time than that. Just rejecting myself and my life.
I'll start with life right now. Life feels so purposeless, so stagnant and stuck. I've got A level mocks in two weeks and throughout this time I've been either in states of anxiety, sorrow, and not feeling good enough. I kept feeling like I was so bad at my subjects (not to mention my life in general too ig), everyone else was better than me, and it kind of ended up being true. Also throughout these two years, although I had friends that I talked with I feel I just I guess hide somehow. Like I cried in my room after being with them, I guess I wasn't and am still not happy with my life, and also maybe they distract me from that fact, or I was worried I won't be able to keep up with the friend group and fall out of it. I also ignore life with games and social media. Instead of staying in the real world and being aware of responsibilities like homework, and my self upkeep sometimes, I just run to games and the like. My mother has very high expectations and wants me to get As, A*s, but I just don't feel good enough, to her or now even myself, to try because I feel I'll fail.
Also want to honestly say I haven't submitted UCAS even thought I feel I want to go to uni, although it's really been what my family has suggested so I'm not 100% sure but I digress. The reason for that is because my grades aren't what I or my family would like. Also don't know fully why but I'm scared to do my Personal Statement. I feel it won't be good enough as I am.
I want to mention that a few weeks ago I was introduced to someone who made me aware of my life, told me what he knew and gave me I guess a reality check. And during those weeks I really did accept myself, my role in life, my responsibilities, all the things to do with that. And I ended up getting second in a further integration test. And I took a break for the first part of these holidays to reward myself, but even after that I've fallen back into this depressing state, which I feel is even worse now that I know mocks are coming up and I'm feeling so desperate but so helpless simultaneously. I constantly reference that time and to me now it just feels like a distant memory, not even completely real anymore because of how different it was. I talked to him on the phone yesterday and felt some semblance to the past but it didn't quite feel the same, it wasn't in person so I think I didn't feel it as much. I feel I kind of reference the past too much, specifically those good weeks where I actually did something, and I compare it to me now.
I don't want to be me in my current life, and I run away into my head or something like that to escape. I don't want to y'know permanently go away from life but I can't seem to accept who I am and where I currently am in life. I'm very confused and I would just really really appreciate any wisdom.

It sounds like things have been really tough for you and has led you to feel you don't want to be in your current life. At Papyrus the HOPELINE247 advisers are here for you if you are having thoughts of ending your life. We can support you via our phonelines on 0800 0684141 or you can text 88247. We are also available on webchat through our website or to email on [email protected]

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