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I Don't Even Know Anymore...

BenignSky
Community Member

Hey, guys,
I've been drifting around in the social sector of Beyond Blue but decided to post on here. The title really says it all. I'm unsure of everything and anything.
My name is Emily (or Em or any other nickname you wanna call me) and I'm fifteen years old, yes I'm still a baby. I don't really know what's going on with me, but I can tell you, I've been through a lot. From bullying, body image issues, sexual assault twice, friendship issues, online issues, relationship issues, losing loved ones, random and so few panic attacks, self harm and what I can only describe as an eating disorder yet not professionally diagnosed - I've had a good share of what life has to offer.
My issue, at the moment, is this. My friend (A) was dating this girl (B). B, had been lying about some serious issues, a lot of which I've had experience with. It is believed that B isn't telling the truth and for good reason, but there must be a reason for the lies - right? Anyway, A and B broke up a few weeks ago and A made this group chat online with my friendship group for support because he was all over the place. Anyway, basically it turned into a place to plan attacks on his ex girlfriend. I'm not like that. So, me being me, went and said something to a teacher because I can't let something like that happen. Like, yeah, she did something horrible but at the same time, she doesn't deserve to get treated like that. Word has gotten back to my friends that I told the teachers and now I'm about to lose everyone so today is fun.
I get it was a bad move on my half, and pretty disloyal to my friends, but my morals will always win.
And bloody hell, now random people are messaging me and I've made a right mess of myself.
And I'm gonna lose everyone that I care about and I'm gonna be alone again and I'm frustrating more and more people. I'm awesome at relationships, did I mention that? Seriously, all my friends are avoiding me now.
Why do I do this to myself, argh...
And this is one of the many reasons I hate myself.
It's taking me so long to write this post because I'm dealing with it as we speak.
There's so much more I wanted to say on here but my life has just been consumed by this...dark cloud known as social media and loneliness. I went against my parent's advice by bringing this up with my teachers when I should've just left it but I didn't want to be involved and I can't let bullying happen, especially when I know B isn't coping.
Why do I do this to myself?

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I am so so stressed and I am ready to cry and have a break down.

BenignSky
Community Member
I've deleted my social media.

Everyone is so quiet on here at the moment, and none of my friends are talking to me, and Jordan is gone and I feel so alone, I just want someone to sleep with me tonight and hug me so I don't feel like this. So I can stop feeling scared and small and everything just is quiet for two seconds, but no one wants me to talk about how I feel, I can't tell people I love them and that the things they say or do hurt me, or how I'm confused when they tell me they have feelings for me too yet the next week they're in love with someone else, I can't ask for hugs or say that I'm sad, or get excited about my exchange because people get jealous or they're sick of hearing about it, and I get ignored and spoken over so much and I just wanna mean something to someone.

I just want attention.

I know that sounds bad.

ahw309
Community Member

Hi Em,

No, that doesn't sound bad at all, it's just human. We all want the type of attention you are looking for - love, care, a listening ear - and we need and deserve it too. You need and deserve it.

I honestly wish I could take the stress and hurt away, or at least hug in person, or even just sit there next to you and listen. I know this online forum is not the same as talking to people in real life or to people that you actually know, but I hope you know and remember we're always here to hear you and to listen, whether it's sadness, confusion, fear, excitement, or anything else that you're feeling. 🙂

Did something in particular happen that caused you to delete your social media?

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hey Em,

just echoing ahw's lovely thoughts. i'm wondering how youre going?

James

BenignSky
Community Member
Not too great.

BenignSky
Community Member

I'm so tired.
I want to cry.
I'm so stressed.
I fell asleep in the bath for 90 minutes.
Then fell asleep on my bed with the towel still around me.
I spent no time with my family.
I've worked and worked and worked.
I have no social media.
I said goodbye to someone who I hold dear to my heart (they needed a break).
I have no nails.
I feel disgusting.
I have a headache.
I'm trying to drink more water.
Every little thing hurts.
I hurt.
Everything hurts.
I just want everything to be quiet.
I miss Jordan.
I hate being in love.
Unrequited love and making people hate me are my two best skills.
I miss my friend.
I'm so sad and I'm so hurt.

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hello Em,

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling really really upset.

I know you said before that you felt like you could manage without your psychologist. I think that's very brave, but you can't rely on Jordan to fix these problems. That's an unrealistic expectation of him and will mean your friendship will become something else. The psychologist is the one who needs to help you.

You're really struggling at the moment and you're struggling alone. That's really tough on you. But it's also unnecessary. Your current psychologist and parents will want to help. Even other counsellors outside of school are able to give you the love and care you need.

If your mother doesn't understand, can you ask her to help you book a session with your psychologist and take you there?

I'm sad to hear you've had a rubbish weekend. 😞

James

BenignSky
Community Member

Hey,

It's not Jordan I said goodbye to, it was someone else. And I know he can't help, I know it's unrealistic and unfair. I know I hurt people and I'm too much for people. I'm just...I'm not right.

I find it so hard to open up to counsellors, even teachers at school I react well to. I find it easier to talk to people who have been through it, friends. Jordan is my only friend right now. I've been trying to keep it to myself though.

im fine. I'm okay. I'm strong and I can do this.

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

I think you're strong too and I totally believe you'll get there. I don't know how long it'll take or what ups and downs will happen, but I know you'll get there in the end.

You've come to us and opened up here. This is a small stepping stone to opening up to counsellors and teachers and psychologists.

Keep at it 🙂