Reasons Why People May Feel Overwhelmed
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.
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.
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.
Consider joining a group or club to meet new people.
Read through the different articles we have on friendship and making friends.
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.
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.
Take a look at more information about self-esteem here.
Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.
It’s okay to feel sad about your family changing.
Read more about separation here.
Sexuality isn’t a choice, it’s the way someone feels inside and is natural to that person.
Get more advice in our article 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
- w: Young Minds
- w: Childline
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You can always contact your school nurse by visiting them in school. Or alternatively you can text them on our mobile messaging service.
The text messaging working hours are Monday to Friday from 09:00am to 5:00pm. Your message will be seen during those hours after which we respond most quickly to messages that need urgent attention, and we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. If you need urgent help in the meantime, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.
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