I'm overwhelmed

[cjxx]

Everything is overwhelming me and I don't know how to handle it. ​

I feel overwhelmed in so many ways - I feel like I'm always engulfed by stress lately and it's so so frustrating.

Im completing year 12 but I don't think this is the source of my stress - it's just a factor that adds to it all. When I feel overwhelmed I disconnect myself from my friends and I get insanely angry at my family and I hate it.

The worst part is that when I feel this way - I do absolutely nothing. I procrastinate and I yell and I cry and it makes the stress build up. I never feel great lately, because I know there's always something in the back of my mind that is causing me stress.

so much study and homework is building up, my friendships are breaking down and I'm causing my family distress too. I feel terrible - I don't know how to over come it. I try coping methods such as running, journal writing and listening to music but they're just used to preoccupy me. I've lost so much motivation - I'm scared of how stressful the rest of this year will be and if I can cope at all...

[MsPurple]

Hi cjxx

I remember when I completed year 12 7years ago and how stressed out I was. It is very common to feel this way in year 12. But you sound like it has become more than just a little stress. It sounds like it is consuming you and causing you distress. It is really good you are reaching out at the start of the year because there is something you can do about it now. I waited to university and wish I got support and help sooner. I think it is wise that you talk to someone about this. There are a number of people/places you can talk to. You can talk to your parents about it. This can be hard to do but it is beneficial. That means they can get a better understanding of how you are feeling and why you are acting so distant. Some schools also have some counselling services. I didn't feel comfortable going to my GP as I didn't really have a regular doctor at the time I could talk to. I decided to go to headspace. This is a low cost youth mental health service and they specialise in helping youth with anxiety, depression, stress, high school and a lot of other stuff. They have counsellors and GPs etc. This stress and hard time will pass, but you may need some help and support. I are doing really well trying to do some coping methods such as running and journaling. I suggest that it is something that you should continue as it may help with support. I am sure you are not a burden to others. Everyone is very stressed in year twelve and I am sure everyone is understanding. As a young adult we all have emotions and need to reach out to our friends, we may feel like a burden we are just asking for help and support, sometimes we just need a shoulder to cry on. It is a normal human emotion and it is ok to ask for support. We all give support to each other. I just thought of another coping stategy you could do. Maybe try meditation. I use the app called 'calm' and find it helpful. It helps me stop my racing mind. It is not a cure but it something you can do in the mean time.