Help

[Birdy]

Everyday I wake up and I'm scared to get up and go to school... In my head its like a hundred little voices are telling me about what could go wrong with my day. I don't know what to do! I worry about everything and Its a battle everyday to convince myself to go to school but I don't know what to do. I haven't seen anyone because...  That scares me too. I don't know what to do 😞 it feels like everything is a battle ad I don't want to fight anymore... I need help but where do I go?

[Chris_B]

Hi Birdy,

Welcome to the forums, so glad that you have come in here to ask for support.

I can remember having school days where I'd wake up with anxious feelings in my stomach, just like you, trying to force myself out the door because I'd be worried about what might happen to me that day.  I did experience bullying at school, is this something you are worried about?

In terms of where to go for help, please start by talking to a trusted adult - your parents/guardians, a local GP, a teacher/school counsellor or by calling your local Headspace Centre – go to http://www.headspace.org.au/ (please copy and paste link)

You can call the Youth Beyondblue line for more information on services in your area 1300 22 4636 as well as to talk to someone for support. There is also a web chat service with our counsellors available between 4 and 10pm everyday, if you click the link at the top right of the page you will be able to find your way to that service.

Please hang in there and take care.  

Who else has advice for Birdy?

best
CB

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[angrysad]

I'm a teacher and believe it or not I go through the same thing. I have anxiety. When I step into class and 30 pairs of eyes are looking at me I often want to just melt into the surroundings. Ironic job choice, I know.