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Reasons Why People May Feel Overwhelmed

There are loads of reasons for feeling overwhelmed - here are just a few.
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1. Being bullied
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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.

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2. Feeling unhappy at school
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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.

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3. Stressed and worried about school or exams
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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.

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4. Feeling alone and isolated 
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Consider joining a group or club to meet new people.

Read through the different articles we have on friendship and making friends.

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5. Bereavement
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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.

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6. Low self-esteem
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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.

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7. Parents or carers going through separation or divorce
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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.

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8. Concerns about sexuality
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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.

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