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jurkcia — 2024-11-03 19:27:12 UTC

I get anxious a lot of the time. I study hard to get good grades to please my parents. I love playing sports, but that takes up much of my free time. Sometimes, when my friends invite me to go out, I say NO. I feel as if life is getting on top of me, and I'm worried I might be getting depressed. Has anyone got any advice?

Dovydas

2024-11-04 09:38:06 UTC

From my perspective, you shouldn’t study just to please your parents. You should also have more free time for yourself, your friends and sports. Because school isn’t the only thing you should be focusing on. Your mental health and happiness are in the first place. Organise your time. For example, you study for an hour, then you do sports, and after that, in the evening you have some fun with your friends, get some food, go for a walk and stuff like that. Happiness is key.

Aurimas

2024-11-04 09:39:49 UTC

I suggest you prioritize the things you love doing, such as your favourite sport. Try to achieve something in that sport and place less importance on grades. Focus on what you enjoy and stop worrying about others (including your parents). Don't let them influence you to do things you dislike or prevent you from being you.

2024-11-04 09:39:57 UTC

If you’re feeling down, you can always talk to an adult, and they will listen to you. If you don’t feel like talking and things feel tough, try doing an activity that you enjoy the most.

Austėja A.

2024-11-04 09:40:05 UTC

It sounds like you're going through a lot right now, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed when balancing school, sports, and social life. Always remember that it’s okay to prioritize yourself and take breaks when you need them. Your well-being matters as much as your grades or meeting others' expectations. In my opinion, the best solution would be to take care of your mental health. Take a vacation, chill out, be mindful, develop a positive mindset, and build self-confidence. When you feel ready to take on life's challenges - don't let them get on top of you! Be confident, and remember that you matter!

Dominykas

2024-11-04 09:40:22 UTC

First of all, you should take downtime to focus on yourself. Take a walk in a park, chill out and do nothing. Of course, your priority is school because your parents want you to have good grades, so talk with them about your mental health, and you won’t get depressed. Maybe they don’t know about your state.

Aistė😮‍💨

2024-11-04 09:48:47 UTC

My advice would be to calm down because music is calming—at least it calms me down—and to talk to your parents and tell them about your problems because such problems can lead to enormous problems. Think about whether the grade is really that important. It is better to protect your health.

Gintarė

2024-11-04 09:49:49 UTC

Always know that you are not alone and that everyone has many life lessons and problems to overcome. There are always times when we are overworked and have no free time. Sometimes, doing nothing can also lead us to depression. We have to pamper ourselves, and we have to work as much as we can without overworking. At the same time, it is not good to be too lazy because we will not have a purpose in life and will be bored with life.

2024-11-04 16:14:50 UTC

First of all, calm down, breathe in and breathe out. Don't let evil thoughts control you. Try to plan your routine. Take time to reflect on the fresh air. Don't push aside your favourite activities; make time for everything. Talk to your parents or people very close to you. But never give up on what you have started because it can be an excellent start, and all the things that seem hard to achieve bear the most fantastic fruit for us. May you have a good rest.