i am 16 years old and i have just started college and i really dont like it at all people have been bullying me since i got there and all the coursework is just gettingon top of me and i go to talk to my mum about it and she always tries to change the subject she never really listen to me and just tells me to keep going without realiseing that i am really not happy there at all. So then i get stressed a lot and i just dont know what to do because it also makes me feel like i want to run away from everyone.
what should i do
Sam
Hi there,
Starting at college is a really big part of your life. Sometimes there can be quite a lot of pressure to adjust to all of the changes. This can feel quite overwhelming. Its really good that youre asking for support when you feel like youre struggling.
Youve been having a tough time since you started college. Its never okay for anyone to bully you or make you feel like you dont want to be there. It might be an idea to talk to someone at college about the bullying so you get the support you need.
Its easy for work to get on top of you and I can see that what your mum is saying to you isn't helping. It might be an idea to think about how youd like your mum to react to what you want to tell her. Maybe you could even write down what youd like to say to her. Often adults dont realise the effects the things they say or do can have on someone else. I think it could be important for you to find a way to let your mum know how youre feeling.
It can take time to get a balance between your college work and the time you have outside of college. There are different things you can do to help make things feel more manageable and to get the support that youd like.
Thinking about talking to a tutor at college can feel a bit scary, but theyre there to help and support you, both with your college work and with other issues around college. If youre not sure who to talk to at college, there might be a student services department. They might be a good place to start and they will be able to talk with you and help you work out what you can do next.
It sounds like there are lots of difficult things making it hard for you to see anything positive now, so youve had thoughts of escaping from everyone. I hear from lots of young people as they make the change from school to college. Its important to remember that youre not alone with how youre feeling right now.
Sometimes remembering what youre working towards and the hard work that its taken to get where you are now can help to motivate you. This can help you to see a way forward. You dont have to do all of this on your own. Deciding to talk about whats going on is a really big step.
Were here whenever you need us. You can always talk to a ChildLine counsellor by calling 0800 1111, sending an email or logging on for a 1-2-1 chat.
Take care, Sam
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