Too much Pressure

[Maxismax123]

I want to do well in school

but it's so hard.


And I want to please my parents

but I'm not enough.


I want to cut myself

but I'm not strong enough.
I am so lost.

[Nihilus]

do you best in school and I'm sure your parents will be proud of you.

[Maxismax123]

no they won't. They never will. I need help. Where are my "friends" now?

[Nihilus]

Well at school you can go to your councilars if you need help.

[Maxismax123]

No, I can't. I'm an easy crier. The second I start talking to her the water works will start to overflow.

[Nihilus]

Well thats a natural thing. I'd suggest going to her and talking. It really helps.

[Maxismax123]

kay. I'll try.

[Nihilus]

Okay thats great to hear. Pm me to let me know how well it went and/or post it here. I hope all goes well.

[byee]

I think Ben is giving you some good support here!

I also think it;s Ok to cry when you're stressed. It lets some of it out, feel OK doing that, even with a counsellor.

I like the idea of telling someone about your pain. Not only does it let some more of it out, it also gets you some help in coping with the stress of school as well as (hopefully) addressing the sense you have of your parents not supporting you and acknowledging your accomplishements. Sometimes, parents donlt realize the stress they add with their expectations, and eventhough it;s hrd to tell them, a lot of times when they realize how it's effecting you, they might work with you to make an adjustment. Consider talking with them, either alone, or with the help of the school counsellor.

[Nihilus]

Thanks sam. I hope he posts back and tell us how he feels.

[Maxismax123]

it totally slipped my mind. I'll talk to her tomorrow.

[Atonement]

I want to do well in school

And I want to please my parents

but I'm not enough.

I want to cut myself

Well you basically just summed one of my most important stressors in my life. I want to succeed and be perfect but I can't. Its impossible. I want to please my parnest, but I can't. And thus, the stress leads me to cutting.

These guys that are suggesting a counselor are right on course. It is a ton of pressure to hold on your shoulders and having someone to talk to helps relieve the stress.

Also, just so you know, I am going through the exact same thing, so if you ever need to talk feel free to PM me.

[Nihilus]

Okay tomorrow lol. How was school?

[Maxismax123]

ugh, I keep forgetting, im so stupid.

[BlackenedSilver]

Your not stupid, its just easy to forget when you have other things on your mind.

As for the trying to be perfect in school thing, I am the same. My parents keep telling me to become a doctor and get A's in all my exams, and if I dont.. I feel they will be so disappointed in me. But you just have to forget about your parents, and do what makes you happy. I think they will hate the fact your cutting because of them., the only thing they will want is your happiness.

[Triceratops]

Oh I know the feeling :/
It's horrible.
There's just wayyy to much pressure these days. You try the best you can at school but you're always feeling like everyone is more intelligent and stuff. It's hard to explain but I know exactly how you feel.

Just try as hard as you can to get good grades and attempt to ignore the pressure.

Good luck :)