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Reasons Why People May Feel Overwhelmed
There are loads of reasons for feeling overwhelmed - here are just a few.
1. Being bullied
Image Credit Talk to a trusted adult about how you’re feeling. They will be able to offer the support and help you need.
If a friend is being bullied, encourage them to talk to someone. You could offer to go with them for support.
Take a look at our information about bullying here.
2. Feeling unhappy at school
Image Credit Talk to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or school nurse, about how you’re feeling. They will be able to offer the support and help you need.
3. Stressed and worried about school or exams
Image Credit Talk to someone about how you’re feeling.
Plan your time so that you can revise but also take regular breaks.
Make sure that you look after yourself by eating well and getting plenty of sleep.
Take a look at the advice in our article about exam stress.
4. Feeling alone and isolatedÂ
Image Credit Consider joining a group or club to meet new people.
Read through the different articles we have on friendship and making friends.
5. Bereavement
Image Credit Talk to a trusted adult about how you’re feeling.
Think about ways to remember the person, like visiting a special place they loved or making a memory jar about them.
You can find out more about bereavement and loss by clicking here.
6. Low self-esteem
Image Credit Write a list of the things that you’re really good at and look at it regularly.
Be a friend to yourself. Think about what you would say to a friend who was feeling this way, and say those things to yourself.
Give yourself a challenge. Try something you haven’t done before or used to enjoy.
7. Parents or carers going through separation or divorce
Image Credit Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.
It’s okay to feel sad about your family changing.
8. Concerns about sexuality
Image Credit Don’t feel rushed to make a decision about your sexuality.
Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.
Get more advice in our articles about sexuality.
how to get help
If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.
- w: My Camhs Choices
t: 020 7443 2218 - w: Young Minds
t: 0808 802 5544 - w: Childline
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Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.
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