Your future

In September, many of you will be starting a new school year, going off to college/sixth form or university. You might even start a new job and be earning money, learn a skill or go travelling.

Stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new friends can be a scary experience. It is normal to feel nervous and anxious about change. If you’re feeling nervous or unsure, try looking at the change in your life as a new and exciting chapter and a fresh start. Go with an open mind and, when things get tough, remind yourself that everything will be ok.
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Sometimes when we’re at our lowest, we find it difficult to imagine that any good things will come our way. If you’re depressed or you self-harm, you might be worried about how you’ll cope with what life throws at you. Even talking about it could be tough.

You’ll be surprised at how strong you can be. With the right support, things can and will get better. Then, when you reach that moment in your life when you’re truly happy, you can look back and see how far you’ve come. Because you would have come so far, it will be all the more meaningful and make you a stronger person.

If worries about your future are affecting you so badly that it’s all you can think about, don’t bottle it up – find someone to talk to. Try talking to your parents, teachers or your friends. If you feel like you can’t talk to them or would like an objective point of view, you can talk to our counsellors at any time online or by phoning 0800 1111.

Thousands of teenagers get in touch with us every week about all sorts of issues. Don’t ever feel like you’re wasting our time or that your problem isn’t big enough. We see you as a person, not just a problem and what matters to you, matters to us.
Find out what contacting ChildLine is like and how we can help