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Repeater, expelled from school, how to recover?

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Repeater, expelled from school, how to recover? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

I was advised to drop out by my homeroom teacher. I have always been a student who strictly adheres to rules and discipline, and the thought of being advised to drop out had never crossed my mind. However, because I couldn't get along well with my classmates in the class [mainly due to my physical condition [which was embarrassing, although I didn't have this problem before coming to this class]], the homeroom teacher often "wore himself out" for me. But I never sought his help, and yet, what he did further exacerbated the conflicts between me and other classmates. When I asked him, he never admitted to the "help" he provided. He was a teacher with a strong desire for control, and any event that occurred in the class, such as classmates arguing, had to be reported to him. His reason was that we students couldn't solve the problems and that they would escalate if not addressed by him [he seemed to take pride in his ability to resolve the conflicts among his students]. Some of his characteristics were very similar to those of NPD [such as belittling teachers from other classes, using his own examples to "motivate" students, and his unpredictable temperament [the whole class could judge his mood for the day based on his attire]]. But in everyone's eyes in the class, he was a kind and pitiable person. And indeed, he had done a lot for me, but I didn't want him to do any of that. After being expelled, I suffered from severe depression, and some time has passed since then, but I still harbor resentment in my heart.

Adeline Adeline A total of 5420 people have been helped

Good day, colleague. I was fortunate to review your written account, and I could discern your concerns and distress despite the digital divide. First, I would like to extend a gesture of support and commend you for your courage in seeking assistance.

It is important to note that this is not your fault, and you are also a victim in this situation.

First, consider the broader context. The homeroom teacher was often overly concerned about my situation, but I never requested his assistance. His actions only intensified my conflict with the other students.

Additionally, he consistently demonstrated proficiency in mediating disputes among his peers. In the eyes of the entire class, he was regarded as a kind but unfortunate individual.

From this description, it is evident that there are differing perceptions regarding this homeroom teacher. She appears to exude enthusiasm, though perhaps not in the desired manner. It seems that the homeroom teacher is experiencing a sense of disappointment. A significant miscommunication between adults and children is the assumption that, upon reaching adulthood, adults forget their teenage experiences.

Secondly, what are the reasons for this discrepancy?

The answer is that there are different positions to consider. The period between the ages of 12 and 18 is one in which children begin to develop a sense of self-awareness and may seek to challenge parental authority and constraints.

Children at this developmental stage have a strong sense of identity and are eager to establish their independence from their parents.

The teacher's objective is to encourage student engagement. I suspect that he probably feels that he has more experience and adult judgment than his students, and that he can help them solve problems using his own thinking and methods. However, children have grown up and have their own judgments and thinking. They need guidance, but not external control, which will only increase their resistance.

They are attempting to discern their own thought processes.

It is also important to focus on self-improvement. Effective communication is a constant necessity in any professional setting. I would like to suggest two books that I believe will be beneficial for you: "The Art of Communication" and "Meeting the Unknown Self."

This may assist you in identifying some of the answers you are seeking. Additionally, the internet is a highly developed resource that can facilitate your pursuit of self-improvement through online learning.

For instance, one might consider pursuing studies in psychology or the art of high emotional intelligence conversation.

Ultimately, it would be beneficial to seek the guidance of a professional psychological counselor.

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Camden Knight Camden Knight A total of 3347 people have been helped

Hello.

Host:

I am Zeng Chen, a psychometric coach. I have read the post carefully, and I know how difficult the period of dropping out of school has been for you.

The host has also shown courage in facing their inner self and seeking help on the platform. This will undoubtedly help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, allowing them to make necessary adjustments.

Next, I will share my observations and thoughts from the post, which will help you look at the situation from a more diverse perspective.

1. Look at the teacher from multiple perspectives.

The original poster mentioned that their homeroom teacher often "worries endlessly" about them. This teacher is a very controlling person. Anything that happens in the class, such as a conflict between students, must be reported to him. He believes that we students cannot solve the problem and it will get out of hand, so we must find him [he seems to have always been proud of his ability to skillfully resolve conflicts between students].

Your keen powers of observation are evident in these comments. Many people struggle to perceive the character of their class teacher, but your abilities can help you overcome this. When you describe the teacher in this way, it's clear they lack a sense of security.

It is evident that the teacher in question lacks self-worth and does not believe in the abilities of his students. From a psychological standpoint, this is a clear manifestation of a lack of self-belief.

That's why you want to keep everything under your control. So, having read all this, I'd like to know if you've gained any new insights.

It's not just about you. There are issues with the class teacher TA as well. For instance, the TA lacks a sense of security and doesn't believe she can run your class well.

2. Express your emotions in a reasonable way.

The post revealed that after being expelled from school, I became severely depressed. Despite the passage of time since the expulsion, I still harbor hatred in my heart. We must confront this hatred in a constructive manner. From a psychological perspective, this hatred needs to be expressed in a reasonable way.

If we express it irrationally or outwardly, it will cause damage. If we express it inwardly, we will attack ourselves.

Neither of these two ways is a good choice for us. We must express this hatred in a reasonable way.

Writing is a common and reasonable way to express hatred in psychology. It allows us to listen to our emotions and organize and express them.

Expressing emotions relieves them. This makes our hearts feel better.

3. Let's define depression.

The post indicates that the poster is severely depressed. It is likely that the poster has also considered the reasons for this.

I'm going to tell you how I understand depression. This will help you to view yourself from a different perspective.

Depressed people are more prone to self-negation and self-attack.

When faced with problems, they are more likely to attribute them internally and think they are their own problem. However, we must acknowledge that depression is often related to our upbringing in early life.

The host should look back on their own growth experience and identify the factors that shaped them into who they are today. This will help them understand themselves better.

This will help you gain a better understanding of yourself. With this understanding, you will have a better chance of getting out of depression.

4. A story of self-help for a depressed person.

I read the post, which reminded me of a story in Hold on to Your Awesome Self about a depressed person saving herself. This is a psychology comic book, easy to understand. After being diagnosed with depression, the protagonist quit her job and spent the first few days lying in bed all day. She knew she couldn't go on like this, so she planned to go for a 5-kilometer run the next day.

And just the next day, she got dressed, opened the door, and took a few steps. She then felt as if all the strength in her body had been used up, but she didn't retreat.

Instead of going back to lie down, she made the decision not to make things difficult for herself. She knew she couldn't run 5 kilometers,

But she could still do something. So that day, she tidied her desk.

She found some interesting notes she had taken previously and sent a WeChat message to a good friend.

At night, she recorded these things. After she had recorded them, she felt a sense of accomplishment. She decided to do this in the future.

In the days to come, she recorded the warm moments when she basked in the sun's rays.

She recorded the new look of her house after a thorough cleaning, and the books she had read. This is how she got better. So why did she get better slowly in this story? She accepted her current self, accepted what she could not change at the moment, accepted what she could not change for the time being, and focused her energy on the parts she could change.

You can slowly accumulate a sense of achievement and strength brought about by small changes. When you have built up enough of these feelings, you will be able to face more difficult parts.

The original poster should definitely try this method. It will help you.

I am confident that these ideas will be of some help and inspiration to you. If you have any questions, you can also click to find a coach for one-on-one communication and exchange, and explore in greater depth.

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Florence Reed Florence Reed A total of 1259 people have been helped

Hello question asker! I'm Enoch, your answerer.

The questioner is hurt by the teacher's advice to drop out. I hug him.

The questioner thinks the teacher is controlling and always tries to avoid problems.

The teacher is also a bit of a perfectionist and narcissist. He thinks he's better than other teachers and doesn't want his students to do worse than students in other classes. He gets upset if students have problems and doesn't like being compared to others. The questioner feels hurt by being persuaded to drop out.

The teacher may try to persuade the questioner to drop out. However, this is only one way for the teacher to manage the class. The questioner and his or her parents or legal guardians have the right to choose to continue studying at school or to communicate with the school leaders to change classes. Do not give up because of setbacks in the learning process. Do not dwell on the teacher's attitude towards you. Find your own way to improve your academic performance. Seize control of your own life.

I hope the questioner will take action. It is better to continue studying. Dropping out is not the answer.

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Crescent Miller Learning is a light that guides through the maze of life.

I can't believe this happened to me. I've always followed the rules, and suddenly my homeroom teacher is suggesting I drop out? It's like everything spiraled out of control because of my health issues that made fitting in even harder. He seemed to think he was helping, but it only made things worse between me and my classmates. The way he handled situations felt like he needed to be in charge of everything, almost as if he thrived on the drama. Despite all this, everyone saw him as a good person. I just wish he had listened to me instead of trying to fix things his way.

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Camilla Kingman Growth is a process of learning to love the journey as much as the destination.

It's hard to reconcile how someone who seems to have narcissistic traits could also do so much for me. My homeroom teacher's actions left me feeling isolated and misunderstood among my peers. Even though time has passed, the depression from being pushed out lingers. It feels like there was such a disconnect between what he thought was help and what I actually needed. I wonder if he ever realized the impact of his behavior on me.

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Genevieve Thomas A person who is diligent in small things will also be diligent in great things.

The experience with my homeroom teacher left me questioning everything. Before, I never imagined being advised to leave school due to not getting along with classmates. My physical condition became an issue in that class, and it felt like no matter what I did, it wasn't enough. His interventions were wellintentioned but misdirected, leading to more conflict. In retrospect, I wish I had been able to communicate better or find another way to deal with the situation.

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Joshua Anderson The best revenge is massive success.

Reflecting on my time with that homeroom teacher, it's clear he operated under a strict sense of control and pride in resolving student conflicts. However, his methods often backfired, especially when it came to my interactions with classmates. While others viewed him as kindhearted, his approach didn't align with my needs or desires. Now, looking back, I realize how much those events affected my mental health and how long it took to process the resentment.

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Virgil Miller To possess a vast array of knowledge is to have the power to engage with any intellectual challenge.

Being told to drop out by my homeroom teacher was a turning point. My previous adherence to discipline and rules meant nothing in the face of his perception of what was best for the class. Despite his efforts, which included belittling other teachers and unpredictable moods, he was seen as caring by many. Yet, the depression that followed expulsion and the lingering resentment are reminders of how misguided his attempts to help truly were.

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