I followed the link and completed the checklist.    While I know that realistically giving a name to what I’m feeling shouldn’t worry me it really does. There is only one GP in my town and he’s not the kind of person I would go to with something like this.   I’ve included a screenshot of my result. I’m considering sending this same screenshot and the link that I followed to the teacher that I’ve been talking to but I’m not sure if that’s a good idea or not           ... View more

All of these replies are really appreciated. Thank you. I think the first thing I want to say is that I guess, yes, I know that depression and anxiety are common things and that giving it a name shouldn’t worry me but it makes me feel all panicky to consider giving it a name like that. I’m not really sure why. I guess because where I live there is only one GP option and not one that I’d go to to talk about something like that. And I’m scared about having to tell my parents something like that. But yes. I would like to talk about what’s been on my mind if that’s alright 😊 I guess firstly the major thing is that two weeks before the school year this year my parents separated. That has been incredibly difficult for me and is kind of the thing that started it all I guess. Then added to that is the fact that I then started year 11 at a new school under the new curriculum. Since then there’s been too many little things to count I think. I’ll definitelt check out all of the links and let you know how I go with them. Thank you ❤️ ... View more

Thank you all for the support   The first week or so were really hard, but it's been just over a month now and I'm surviving   I didn't really want to tell any of my other friends about what had happened because it would give it more power, so I told a few trusted friends, most of who go to a different school (I live in a small town, with another small town 30 mins away where I dance once a week)   It was hard at first because the girl in question was one of my only real friends in my grade, so I had to endure some awkwardness trying to reposition myself in classes, but ultimately it was alright. I had/have closer friends in the grade below mine at school, who I sit with at breaks. It was really hard because my friend and I didn't even speak to each other about why I was avoiding her- but she knew why, so most people were confused that we suddenly stopped talking and asked me questions I wasn't prepared to answer.   I haven't spoken to her since, though she has sent me messages over social media. Even if she were to apologise, I feel that what she did was unforgiveable.   However, today I celebrated my sixteenth birthday, and while it may get me in trouble, I invited only people I consider good friends who have  never gone behind my back. Overall, I had an amazing day surrounded by people who care about me, from two different towns and across 4 school grades. And there was no worrying about drama or anything similar. It was refreshing, and gave me a much needed lift of spirit to finish this year strong!   @gina-RO @dog_lover94 @Bee @annabethxchase @litgym ... View more

Umm, ok....   1. I'm a big country music fan 2. I want a helix ear-piercing 3. I dance approximately 10 hours a week and my favourite styles are ballet (pointe) and jazz 4. In my life I have learned to play 7 instruments 5. My favourite superhero is Spider-Man     Anyone anything similar?? ... View more

Today has been good, thanks! Got to score/referee junior cricket this morning instead of maths, which took some stress off, and looking forward to my Sweet 16 party tomorrow which will be a welcome break before the term gets absolutely insane- I have dance dress rehearsals all next weekend and I'm in more than half the total dances for two concerts- 44 dances all up!! ... View more

I don't usually have a lot of spare time, but when I do, I listen to music or watch movies, or occasionally spoil myself with a  DIY pedicure pretty much ... View more

People that I ask usually tell  me that I need to stop doing at least one thing, but they don't really get that that's not much of an option. ... View more

I’m at the end of grade 10 this year- going to a different school for 11/12 and just want to say that I really struggle sometimes. Not necessarily academically, but with time management and stress, and I have so many commitments that I’m constantly burning myself out to the point I have to stay home sick because I make myself ill from all my extra-curricula activities plus school ... View more