High School Stress Support Group
This community is dedicated to many issues that can appear in high school, including relationships, academic issues, questions about college and future plans, pressure from friends or parents, or anything else you want to chat about. High school can be stressful and overwhelming. This is a safe place to say what's on your mind and find support.
Do you guys ever get that feeling where you want to tell the people around you that you need support and help, but you don't want to give anyone excess stress and problems that are not their own. Well, thats how I feel. There are people around me that ask if I'm okay or if I need to talk, but I can't tell them the truth without causing extra stress on their end. I know this sounds really stupid, but imagine that I have two weights on my shoulders and someone asks to carry one for me. If I give them a weight that means they have to struggle the rest of the way with me. I don't want to cause anyone pain or suffering for something that is my problem. Does anyone else feel this way or am I the only one?
Today I was having a breakdown. I didn't wanna bother my friends and my boyfriend was unavailable, so I texted a crisis worker. You might wanna try that? It was my first time and it was kinda scary but it's better than nothing. They can't really judge you either and it's their job to help you. It's only a temporary stress for them compared to a longer stress for a friend.