If this state and pattern repeats every day, it's only natural that people will feel worse and worse.
Luckily, your description also includes some helpful clues and context that can help you figure out where the problem started.
It seems like you're going through a lot right now. It looks like you're dealing with school refusal and social anxiety, as well as being kind and trying to please others, but also feeling afraid and angry. It's also clear that you're struggling with insomnia, lack of concentration, irritability, fatigue, and being easily moved to tears, among other emotional states.
However, it's important to remember that the emotional and behavioral problems of each individual have a gradual accumulation process.
It's totally normal for these problems to develop gradually. It's only when we're not paying attention that we don't notice the root problem, and then things start to spiral. It's like a snowball effect, where one thing leads to another and before you know it, you're in a bit of a tizz!
I'm here to help you sort out the development of these confusing emotions and help you understand where the root of the problem lies.
I know it can be tricky to put your thoughts into words sometimes, so if it's easier for you, you can always draw a simple diagram based on what I've said here. It'll help you to see things more clearly.
From your text description, it looks like there are two main lines, but if you look further into the root cause, it might be the same factor.
And now, let's take a closer look at these two main threads in your text.
Let's start with the first clue. It all began with a dislike of school, which then turned into a stress line about learning and going to school.
You mentioned that you started to dislike school when you were young, and now you hardly do any homework. This should be a habit problem, which we can work on together!
It's totally understandable to dislike school. We all have those days where we just don't feel like doing any homework! But if you don't do your homework, you might fall behind in your studies. And if you fall behind, you might not understand what's going on in class. And if you don't understand, you might get distracted. Before you know it, you'll find it harder and harder to concentrate. And if this happens in most of your classes, you might lose interest in learning. But don't worry! You can work through this.
(Behavioral manifestation) Not doing much homework—(triggering another consequence)—not enough practice, which makes it hard to do the questions—the harder it is to do them, the less patience—the more the content is pulled apart, the less perseverance and method to keep up—especially becoming more and more impatient with homework and doing problems—without patience and when not doing well, it becomes more likely to be irritable—although you are very irritable, you are afraid of being scolded by the teacher—therefore, from being afraid of the teacher to fearing the teacher—in fact, this will further aggravate the emotion of loathing learning
But every day you have to go to school and repeat this state and pattern, so your heart will also develop anxiety and fear of learning and school. It's totally normal to feel anxious sometimes, but if it goes on for too long, it can lead to other problems. For example, it can make it hard to fall asleep at night, which means you have to go to school the next day feeling tired and groggy.
This can lead to two big problems: on the one hand, you might find you have less energy to concentrate, and on the other hand, insomnia can make you feel irritable and anxious. Neither of these is ideal when you're trying to learn and study! You might also feel a bit powerless and out of control, which can make you feel even less confident, and you might find yourself crying easily or struggling to control your emotions.
So it's almost like a negative cycle, right? And if you can't escape it and can't change it, this bad state will be like a whirlpool, constantly drawing your energy and emotions in.
Let's take a look at the second clue: the influence of the original family.
You mentioned that your family of origin had a big impact on you. Even though you didn't go into detail about what that looked like, I'm sure you've got a good idea about how it shaped you.
The influence of the original family can bring about an internal inferiority complex, which can develop into a self-denying part of you. This can manifest as feelings of not being as good as others, not being good enough, having no value, being disliked, or not being cared about. You can feel which kind of thoughts and voices often appear in your heart.
Your family of origin may have given you a bit of a rough start in life, which could have led to some low self-esteem and self-denial. This can make it hard to feel good about yourself and can even cause anxiety, especially when it comes to getting along with people.
I can see that you're worried about being seen as inadequate or not good enough by your family.
On the one hand, they really want to be noticed, recognized, needed, and cared about.
It's totally understandable that your inner anxiety and uncertainty about interpersonal relationships led to the slow sprouting of social phobia.
Original family – inferiority complex – self-negation – anxiety – some social phobia
Because you have a deep desire and need in your heart, but it can't be fulfilled in a typical way, you develop an altruistic and kind way of relating to others.
You mentioned that you can only feel a strong sense of being loved when you are needed, and I totally get that.
This shows that you really want to feel loved. It makes sense that you've developed these patterns of altruism and ingratiation because they give you a similar feeling of being needed: I am valuable to others, I am useful, I am needed.
But here's the thing: the relationships brought about by altruism and ingratiation aren't really loved.
So when you satisfy someone's needs, this feeling will disappear, and you will return to the original state of being ignored and neglected. But don't worry! You can easily avoid this by continuing to use altruistic and pleasing ways to find some sense of being needed.
This kind of interaction might make the other person think you're kind, submissive, and maybe even a little bit weak. They might give you nicknames or make jokes. I'm not sure if they mean it in a bad way or if this is normal for students your age. Either way, it's important to remember that your feelings of inferiority and anxiety can make you sensitive to these things.
So, you feel this inside, and it makes you feel bad. You're also afraid of affecting your social life, of being truly isolated and bullied, and having to pretend not to care, to show an easy-going side, to maintain the impression that others can drop in for a chat, that the relationship is not too bad. But in reality, you have no real friends, which makes you feel even more isolated and helpless.
This kind act, which seems so good-natured, is actually a mixture of frustration, depression, and anger. Over time, you may find that you become more afraid of socializing. You may also feel more and more disgusted with yourself, disgusted with your inability to change, disgusted with the fact that you don't want to be like this but have to, and the feelings of weakness and inferiority within you will resurface.
Original family – low self-esteem – self-negation – anxiety – social phobia – pleasing and altruism – grievance, depression, self-loathing and hatred of others – anger, fear – fear of socializing
If you have a low self-esteem, you might feel self-doubt and anxiety. You might even have a fear of socializing, which can make you feel afraid inside when you meet a stranger. It's natural to be afraid of being hurt, but it's also important to remember that others won't necessarily see your vulnerability as a reason to bully you.
This is the pressure line of interpersonal relationships brought about by the original family.
Every day, you have to go to school, where you have to face teachers who may give you a hard time about your studies or classmates who may bully you. Prolonged exposure to such anxiety and stress can lead to sleep problems.
And don't forget that insomnia can also cause a whole series of other problems!
If you can convert the two development paths in the above text into a logic diagram, you'll see that the seemingly chaotic and complex intertwining of various emotional states is actually rooted in two questions: one is how your initial aversion to school was born, and the other is how your original family has influenced you and made you feel so unloved.
If we can identify the root cause of our problems and work to solve them, we can start to feel less distressed by them.
You can start to make a change, little by little. Take the first step by trying to solve the problem. This will help you to start rebuilding a positive cycle in your life.
I've got some great news for you! When we're willing to invest time and effort into learning and practising, rather than for any other reason, we'll see fantastic results.
It's so important to give yourself some time, not to compare yourself with others, and not to worry about what others will say or think about your studies now. Just focus on your own commitment, and you'll be absolutely fine!
If you can do this, you'll be amazed at how negative emotions will have less and less of an impact on you. You'll also feel more and more in control of your learning, which is so important!
Then, you'll find that this pressure line of school-related stress will change and turn into a better, more positive cycle.
It's totally normal to want to be loved. In fact, it's a wonderful thing! But sometimes, our desire to be loved can make us act in ways that are less than genuine. We might try to be nice to others just to get a pat on the back, or to fit in. But this doesn't help anyone!
So, let's try to be kind to ourselves and each other. Let's focus on being genuine and true to ourselves. After all, that's what will help us build real, meaningful relationships.
It's time to correct your own perceptions and thoughts. Let's be honest with ourselves. Being altruistic and pleasing others won't bring us true friendship or the feeling of being truly loved.
Learning to respect, love, please, and benefit yourself might be a little more challenging for you at 14 than changing your learning style.
Even if you understand what you need to do, it can still be really hard when you don't have anyone to help you. It's totally normal to feel frustrated and confused when you're facing challenges.
You can start with self-study and the things you can do. And don't forget to give yourself time and allow yourself a process!
First of all, treat yourself with kindness and stop being so hard on yourself.
It's totally normal to have voices in your head that say things like "I can't," "I'm useless," and so on. When you catch yourself having one of these thoughts, just remind yourself that you can try, that you might be able to do it too, and that you can improve yourself through learning and practice.
Treating yourself right starts with getting a good night's sleep.
I'm going to let my homework go for today. I'll sleep well and have more energy to listen to the lectures tomorrow and finish the homework then. My teacher and parents gave me some constructive criticism today, and even though I'm feeling a bit down, I remind myself that I'm already making positive changes, even if they can't see it yet. I'm going to give myself some time to adjust, so I'll just sleep peacefully for now.
I sleep like this now, not as a way of indulging or giving up on myself, but as a strategic strategy for self-improvement.
To please yourself is to shift the focus from pleasing others and discovering what others need to focusing on yourself, discovering what you need inside, and then satisfying your own needs. It's a great way to take care of yourself!
This kind of self-flattery and self-interest, which is different from selfishness and self-centeredness, is a wonderful way to make our inner selves stronger!
It's so important to be able to see yourself clearly. That way, you can tell whether someone is being genuinely kind to you or just needs you to do something temporarily.
Only someone who can see themselves clearly can truly be at peace with whether others praise or criticize them. They know in their heart what they want and what kind of person they are, and that's all that matters!
Hello! I'm a 14-year-old girl who has been struggling with depression and anxiety, as well as a dislike of school and social phobia. I've also experienced feelings of exclusion.
I know it can be tough to see yourself clearly sometimes. That's why I'm here to help! Think of the above text as an eraser. Erase these suffixes in the title, leaving only
You're 14, female, and you're amazing!
Tell yourself, "My future is in my own hands, with infinite possibilities."
Hello, I'm Bo Sir.
Comments
I can relate to feeling like you don't quite fit in. It's tough when classmates make fun of you, and it seems like everyone has those moments of insecurity. The pressure to be needed for feeling loved is something I've felt too. Social interactions can be daunting, especially with the fear of being judged. It's hard when you want to change but don't know where to start. Feeling overlooked despite trying to fit in makes everything harder. Disliking studying and having trouble focusing adds to the stress, and insomnia just makes everything worse. Crying uncontrollably shows how much you're hurting inside.
It sounds like you've been carrying a heavy load for a long time. Being sensitive to others' needs while neglecting your own can be exhausting. Dealing with classmates who mock you is incredibly tough. Wanting to break free from peoplepleasing but finding it difficult is a common struggle. The anxiety around social situations is palpable, even stranger's glares can be terrifying. Struggling with homework and concentration issues on top of everything else must feel overwhelming. Insomnia and constant fatigue are no joke; they affect everything. Sometimes, crying is the only way to release all that builtup emotion.
You have so much strength for enduring these challenges. It's heartbreaking to be shunned by classmates and mocked for things like weight. Needing to feel loved through being needed can stem from deep insecurities. Social anxiety can paralyze you, even from simple interactions. The aversion to studying and lack of patience might come from feeling incapable or scared. Sleep issues can leave you perpetually drained, making daily life a battle. Crying often is a sign of how deeply you feel things. You deserve support and understanding.
The desire to be loved and needed is powerful, yet it can lead to selfneglect. Classmates who tease you about your physique are not kind, and it's painful. The dread of social settings, even small ones, can be crippling. Not wanting to do homework isn't just laziness; it can be a form of resistance against feeling inadequate. Insomnia and exhaustion create a cycle that's hard to break. Crying easily reveals the depth of your emotions and vulnerability. It's okay to feel this way, and seeking help is important.
Feeling unwanted and mocked by classmates is devastating. Craving love through usefulness can mask deeper insecurities. Social interactions becoming a source of fear can isolate you further. Studying feels impossible when you're already battling anxiety and focus issues. Insomnia and lack of sleep exacerbate everything, leaving you tired all the time. Crying uncontrollably is an outlet for pentup feelings. Recognizing these patterns is the first step towards healing.