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On the first day of school, do you feel that there is something wrong with you, that you are always a little aggrieved and sad?

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On the first day of school, do you feel that there is something wrong with you, that you are always a little aggrieved and sad? By Anonymous | Published on January 3, 2025

Usually I'm fine, but when I'm alone, especially at night, I always feel a bit aggrieved and sad. Sometimes I cry, and sometimes I feel a bit stressed. I'm not doing well at school, and I always feel like a failure. I haven't even won a good student award. I want to catch up with the others, but there's nothing I can do. I feel like I'm in a bad mood sometimes, but I can still be OK. Sometimes I get jealous of friends who are doing better than me, but I still hang out with them. I feel like I'm alone in a small circle, while everyone else is moving forward. I'm just standing there, shocked, watching them. My parents don't get along very well. My father is sometimes nice to me, but sometimes he goes crazy and yells at me, calling me all sorts of names. My mother tells me to ignore him, but it really hurts. Sometimes my mother and I think very differently. I'm upset because I didn't finish my homework, and I can't control my temper. She thinks I'm just going out to play. A few days ago, I didn't do my homework because I was busy fooling around, so I didn't finish it, and I took it out on her. I'm very tired, and I'm a bit rebellious at school

And the quality of my sleep has decreased a bit. Mentally I should be okay, but sometimes I just feel like I don't exist, and I'm very moody.

Quincy Alexander Knightley Quincy Alexander Knightley A total of 4959 people have been helped

Hello, I get it.

It's evident that you have a deep and perceptive inner world.

As a first-year junior high school student, the academic pressure isn't really that intense. The root cause of the various pressures and grievances you've described is probably the way you communicate with your parents and the thoughts and experiences you have. So don't put the label "problematic" on yourself and don't say "it doesn't exist" too easily.

You're a very smart, resourceful, sensitive, and confident child.

It's normal to feel a little proud when you can express your thoughts accurately, and a little jealous sometimes. This is how the psychology of adolescents matures from immaturity. A little jealousy is the driving force behind your progress, but don't let it get out of hand. When you have time, you can also read "The Sorrows of Young Werther."

The way you communicate with your parents may be too simple, just about daily life and study requirements. Neither of you has learned to put yourself in the other person's shoes, to look into the other person's heart, and to help and support each other. That's why there are always conflicts when you and your parents try to solve problems.

You might as well try a different approach. Strengthen communication, hold a few family meetings, and speak your innermost thoughts. Instead of shouting and swearing, not understanding, and resenting. Perhaps then you will understand each other.

If you put the work in now, you'll be successful later.

I hope you find success in your studies. Turn your inner doubts into motivation to study hard, achieve excellent results, and realize your dreams.

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Caroline Nguyen Caroline Nguyen A total of 8075 people have been helped

Good day. I extend my warmest regards from afar.

I am pleased to see that you have requested assistance and hope that my input will provide you with the support and guidance you require. I also commend you for your perceptiveness regarding your emotional state, as a clear understanding is the first step towards change.

From your description, it is evident that you have difficulty accepting yourself in this state and manner of expressing and releasing your repressed, painful emotional feelings. When you release and express your inner painful emotional feelings in a way that does not harm yourself or those around you, you can follow your inner will to truly express your emotions.

The reason for releasing and expressing inner emotions in this way is largely due to a lack of acceptance, self-confidence, and an inferiority complex towards one's inner self. It is evident that there is a lack of awareness regarding this aspect of one's inner self.

The way a person is treated determines how they treat themselves and others. The reason you unconsciously choose to suppress and hide your inner emotional feelings is largely because your father sometimes scolded you, sometimes showed care, especially when you felt extremely angry and aggrieved because of the way your father treated you, and your mother kept telling you to understand your father. This caused an extreme sense of division within you, and you didn't know whether you should love or hate your father. This will make you unconsciously turn your anger and resentment towards your father towards your inner self, which is self-attack, self-denial, self-criticism, and self-disgust.

It is recommended that you record in writing the painful emotional feelings you have in the family because of your father's polarized treatment. This will help you to manage these feelings more effectively. Once you have identified the feelings, you can begin to understand the underlying needs and respond in a more appropriate way.

When your painful emotional feelings can be seen, expressed, and responded to effectively, the harm they do to you will be reduced, and you will be able to focus more energy on learning in the present. Otherwise, your energy will be constantly expended fighting against this part of your painful emotional feelings. What are your thoughts on this matter?

My name is Lily, and I am the Q&A Museum's newest addition. I extend my warmest regards to you all, and I wish you a wonderful day.

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Wyatt Davis A teacher's sense of humor is a welcome relief and a tool for better learning.

I can totally relate to feeling down when you're by yourself, especially at night. It's like those feelings of not being good enough just creep up on you. I also struggle with comparing myself to others who seem to be doing so much better. It's hard when you see everyone moving forward and you feel stuck. The pressure to catch up and the stress from school can be overwhelming. I wish I could find a way to block out those thoughts and just focus on my own path.

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Ballard Davis Time is a healer, but a poor beautician.

The relationship with my parents isn't perfect either. My dad has these mood swings where he's great one moment and then yelling the next, and it's really tough to deal with. My mom tries to be supportive but sometimes we just don't see eye to eye on things. When I mess up, like not finishing homework, I end up taking it out on her, and that makes me feel even worse afterward. It's frustrating because I know she wants what's best for me, but it feels like no one understands how I'm feeling.

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Holly Miller A person with a vast knowledge of literature and history is a storyteller at heart.

It's exhausting trying to keep up appearances while inside you're battling all these emotions. Sometimes I wonder if anyone else feels this invisible, like they're not really there. I try to stay positive, but it's hard when you're constantly questioning your worth. The sleepless nights don't help either; it's like your mind won't shut off. I guess we all have our moments of rebellion and moodiness, but it's important to remember that we're not alone in this.

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Winfield Davis The beauty of forgiveness is that it frees us from the burden of anger.

Feeling like a failure is such a heavy burden to carry. It's tough when you're not living up to your own expectations or those of others. I've been there, feeling like I'm lagging behind and everyone else is achieving milestones left and right. It's disheartening when you're trying your best and it still feels like it's not enough. At times, I envy my friends who seem to glide through life effortlessly. But deep down, I know each person's journey is unique, and maybe it's time to start appreciating my own progress, no matter how small.

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