HighSchool

[SimplySarah]

Hi, Im 17 and Im in year 12 NSW. Year 12 is really hard on many levels. My boyfriend of two years broke up with me randomly one morning with no warnings. He said he needed to focus on the HSC and he was not upset about breaking up with me. THis is going to sound cliche but he said he truly loved me and etc.Saying this he cries uncontrollably and i had to hold him and drive him home. He then kept contradicting himself and I left. On top of this 2 years ago I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, I used to have seizures and was put on medication. I struggle socially and tend too overthink situations and get anxious. He knew all this. He spoke to my parents , his parents knew. He even went to the counsellor at school to try learn how to help me!? Now however it is just awkward at school. His friends ignore me, completely ice me out even though we are in the same group and he broke it off.Now i just feel horrible at school. I have some friends but its really awkward half the group kind of checking their loyalties. Im stressed because of school , guys , social situations Ive felt like Ive grown out of school I just want the HSC to be over. I have 2.5 months left but god its going slowly. So slow. Im sick of him actin glike a douche and ignoring me for no reason. Just over school. Want to work, I have two jobs . SOrry for the rant. Umm have a good day people. 🙂 xx Keep going strong

[CatPxl]

I hope things look up for you. Honestly leaving school is super refreshing. Outside of school there isn't really the same social restraints and people are a lot more open to making friends and sticking by them in situations like this. Maybe you could try to make some friends at your jobs or outside of school? I'm sorry that you are stuck there in that situation at the moment, that would be really horrible. Maybe you could take this as an opportunity work on yourself and to step into the next step of your life focused and ready to achieve?

[Big_W]

Hi SimplySarah,

Year 12 is stressful enough with final exams let alone the drama you are currently experiencing and I completely agree with CatPxl about how refreshing it is once you leave school. Schools are such artificial environments and one of the best parts about leaving school is the opportunity to meet new people and not have to deal with school drama on a daily basis. Probably less than half of the people I would call my friends are from high school. It is good to hear you are keen to work more and already have two jobs- I'm afraid you just have to get through the next few months. Maybe treat yourself to a holiday or something similar when you finish school as a way of motivating yourself to finish your HSC.

In regards to your ex, out of the 120 people in my yeargroup, only one guy is with the same girlfriend he had when he was 15 (We're 21 now)......people change after high school, maybe you might have to let him go, meet some new guys. It can be pretty tough but you have enough going on and probably do need to think about yourself more. Hope this helps too!