School will start soon, but I've been feeling depressed. Will I be able to go to school normally?

Dear question asker, It is a pleasure to engage with you in this way.

From your message, I can discern that you are experiencing a range of negative emotions, including feelings of despair, isolation, loneliness, helplessness, reluctance, and a hint of fear. When you considered seeking a peer to collaborate with, it's likely that you also had an urgent need to find someone who could provide support and affirmation. I encourage you to take action and get started.

Dear colleague, Although you are relatively young, I can discern that you are a thoughtful and opinionated individual.

After a year of rest, you should have identified these emotions and gained insight into the underlying issues. I can see that you have your own views on the world, and you may believe that no matter what others do, they cannot truly understand you or help you. However, I can assure you that although their actions may seem inappropriate to you (for example, you may think they should change, not you, and so on), you must believe that they care about you.

It is typically the hope of parents or other individuals who have provided care for you since childhood that you will lead a fulfilling life.

I believe that your parents have also been experiencing difficulties recently, but they have chosen to provide you with support and assistance by helping you apply for a leave of absence from school. This demonstrates their commitment to your well-being.

You may believe they are not yet fully prepared, but from their perspective, they may not perceive a need for significant changes, given that everyone is focused on survival.

If we experience discomfort, we attempt to modify our behavior, extricate ourselves from these influences, mitigate these distressing anxieties, and reestablish a sense of self-affirmation. If you have the time, I encourage you to review my article, "How to adjust your mindset in the face of adversity and prepare for a comeback."

I hope this will provide some inspiration.

In the event of adversity, the following suggestions may assist in the alleviation of anxiety:

01. Have a clear sense of purpose and mission.

02. It is important to protect yourself, rebuild your rhythm of life, use self-control and focus to rebuild a sense of order in your mind.

03. Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure your future success.

To foster self-confidence, it is essential to avoid the following four behaviors:

1. Avoid becoming overly reliant on others.

2. The foundation of any relationship is mutual respect.

3. Do not make comparisons between yourself and others. Instead, focus on your own performance.

4. Avoid perfectionism and recognize the limitations of your capabilities.

People are multifaceted, and someone who can care for one aspect of you is someone who demonstrates love and care. It is often unfeasible for us to be 100% considerate of all aspects of others.

What can be done to improve the situation? The best course of action is to adjust your expectations and avoid being overly perfectionistic with others or yourself.

Show consideration for others and for yourself. If you do not want those who care about you to be hurt, you must not hurt or punish those who care about you.

That concludes today's session.

After a period of calm reflection, it is now time to take action.

I wish you the best of luck.