Hi @Hermes-the-messenger
Welcome back to the Youth Community! Thank you for your courage in sharing your experiences.
I can see that things are overwhelming for you at the moment. It can be devastating to feel lonely at school and have a person you're familiar with be away. It sounds like your friend's absence has made things more isolating for you. Adding to that, not being able to sleep properly can make everything more challenging to process. Nonetheless, I can see that you care deeply for your boyfriend and it's reassuring to see that he is a source of support for you.
You've mentioned that your mental health is on a downward spiral and I'm wondering if you have been able to talk to someone you trust or a mental health professional about what has been happening for you?
I'm glad to see that you'll be seeing your boyfriend this afternoon. In the mean time, is there anything you feel able to do to look after yourself?
If you're looking for one-on-one support, we have a free PeerChat service where you can talk to a peer worker who may have had a similar experience. Kids Helpline can also offer free 24/7 counselling support over the phone or via text.
Understandably with everything that's been going on, I can see that you don't want to deal with school anymore and I wanted to share some resources that may be helpful to you. We have an article on how to cope if you're feeling anxious about going to school. We also have another one on what to do when you're feeling lonely.
We will also be sending you an email so please keep and eye out for it!
