Hello, classmate! I'm here to tell you that you can overcome this feeling of being watched. I wish I had a magic spell that could silence all thoughts with a single incantation and return you to a world of peace.
As I write this, the first mantra comes to mind: Sit back, relax, and let go of your furrowed brow, clenched fists, and tense heart. I'll be with you. Let's take a look at why the demon of "peeping" is hovering in the shadows, staring at you as you prepare for the college entrance exam. But don't worry, I'm here to help!
Your former classmate, the male student, has been your good friend since the second year of high school, and you have helped each other. It's a great relationship! Helping each other improves each other, so if he can help you, why would he secretly spy on you, afraid that you will surpass him?
The college entrance exam is a very stressful event, and it is also a battle that has been exaggerated as being too tragic. For example, improving by one point means eliminating thousands of people. This kind of exaggeration can make it seem like if he really changes from being friendly to being jealous, hoping that you are not as good as him, then he has been hypnotized by the atmosphere of the college entrance exam competition, and sees all his former friends as enemies. But if he doesn't think this way, for example, if he really just looks, or if he just habitually glances and accidentally sees your exam paper, or if he likes you and what he likes to look at is not your homework but you, then you have been hypnotized by the tension of the college entrance exam, and your brain is filled with competition, so you see any kind of gaze as a gaze of competition and challenge. This is exciting because it means that you can choose to see any kind of gaze as a gaze of competition and challenge, or you can choose to see it as something else!
This is not something I made up. From a psychological perspective, people in a state of excessive tension and competition may experience perceptual distortions and heightened interpersonal hostility. For example, I once met a high school senior who, due to excessive tension, felt as if the playground suddenly rose up during his morning run. This is perceptual distortion, an illusion of spatial perception. Interpersonal hostility means seeing enemies everywhere, and feeling that everyone is treating you as an opponent.
This is a reaction of our brain in a state of high alert. So, to help you get rid of this lingering feeling of being "spied on," you can try to exclude your classmates from looking at you from the outside! You can explore from within whether you are too nervous and see your classmates' unintentional actions as spying on you.
Or, if it is the classmate who is too nervous and really always spying on you, how can you turn this around and use it to your advantage?


Comments
I can totally understand how frustrating and upsetting this situation must have been for you. It's really hard when someone's actions make you feel disrespected or uncomfortable, especially during such an important time in your studies. You've been through a lot, and it's understandable that these experiences have left a mark on you.
It sounds like you were under a lot of pressure and stress from both the college entrance exam and personal issues. Dealing with such distractions while trying to focus on schoolwork is incredibly challenging. I hope you found ways to cope and regain your concentration after those incidents.
This must have been so difficult for you, having to deal with similar behavior twice. It seems like these situations have made you question people's intentions around you, which can be really tough. I admire your courage in addressing the issue directly with both classmates, even though it didn't turn out as you hoped.
It's clear that these events have had a significant impact on your mental health and academic performance. Sometimes we encounter people who test our patience and trust; it's important to remember that their actions don't define your worth or potential. Seeking support from friends, family, or a counselor might help you process these feelings.
Feeling constantly watched and judged can really mess with your head, especially if it affects your ability to study and interact with others. It's good that you reached out for help and tried to address the problem. Moving forward, finding strategies to protect your peace of mind and focus on your goals will be crucial.