Do I have a good point???

[VolleyballQt07]

Ok, as the majority of you know, I play volleyball. Well, for my HS, we have open gyms and conditioning every Monday Wednesday and Friday. And every Saturday, I have two basketball games. Ok.....I just need to know if this is good enough for a break:

10 out of the past 14 days, I have been doing nothing but sports. 2 weeks ago, I was in Florida for a 4 day volleyball tournament. Last Monday and Tuesday, I had volleyball camp. Wednesday and Friday, I had Conditioning. Saturday, I had 2 basketball games. And then yesterday, I had conditioning. These past few days, I've been exhausted. Last night, I went to bed @ 10:30 and woke up at 10:15 this morning only because my brother and sister woke me up for breakfast.

Anyways, my parents don't think I need a break. They want me to keep up with this because they want me to make the best team possible. I understand that! I wanna make the best team I can too I just need a break! And please don't say I can't handle this because I'm out out shape. The past six months, I went through hell twice a week at the club I played at. They pushed us into doing crazy excerises(sp?) to get in good shape.

Everyone is noticing my lack of energy. My grandma asked me mutliple times today if I was ok. I am volunteering at a VBS this week and a few volunteers asked if I was ok. I keep feeling dizzy throughout the day. I am drinking plenty and I can't tell if its from the heat or my lack of sleep/break.

So, if anyone here is on my side, how do I talk to my mom about skipping tomorrow? I NEED a break. I can't take this anymore. Thank you all for reading.

~Brit

 

[::Snow_White::]

Aww.

I would just firmly tell your mom your exhausted and need a break.
I don't really know what else to tell you. I hope you get a break and feel better. :]

 

[Ampris]

If your feeling signs of exhaustion, you should definitely take a break. if you push yourself too hard you could do serious damage, and your aprents need to realize this. I admire you for going this hard and long already, so go ahead and give yourself a day or two off to recuperate. Explain to your parents that it's really not good for your body to have to take that much strain, and that it would be better for you to rest for a while. If they really want you to be an excellent player, then they'll agree that you need to rest.

 

[swimer3]

oh hunny.
I know how you feel.
I swam for two swim teams this year, with a shoulder injury.
I felt sick all the time.

Just try and talk to her.
Taking one day off shouldn't hurt you.

 

[VolleyballQt07]

Aww.

I would just firmly tell your mom your exhausted and need a break.
I don't really know what else to tell you. I hope you get a break and feel better. :]

Its not that easy. I've tried. She gets pissed at me when I even bring it up. I'll try talking to her in a little bit, after a few more responses.........

Thanks Ampris and swimer3.

I've even broken down into tears about this. I know I need a break. I just don't know how to tell her so she realizes it. And I talked to my dad about it too, hoping he'd be on my side. Nope, he feels the exact same damn way she does.

My grandma even tried talking to her. I just don't know what to do.

 

[pigletgirl]

Brit, you gotta tell her how it is. Be very straight. Go have a meal together, and talk about it. That way nothing else will distract her. This is your commitment, not hers.

Best of luck!!

 

[schmitty]

What about Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

 

[RaggedyAnnPrincess]

Brit, you gotta tell her how it is. Be very straight. Go have a meal together, and talk about it. That way nothing else will distract her. This is your commitment, not hers.

Best of luck!!

Totally! Yea, you need to be assertive, and maybe you can give them all of the reasons that people here gave:
1.If you work yourself too hard, it can be damaging.
2.Taking a break will probably help the way you play a lot, cause everyone needs their rest!
3.Like pigletgirl said, this is your commitment, not hers.
And maybe you and your grandma can both explain at the same time.Every good athlete needs, and deserves to take a break.

Hugs, and good job on your volleyball playing!!

~ Hannah

 

[VolleyballQt07]

Well, I got my wish. I don't have to go today but now I feel like ****. I talked to her about it and she said no and she was rambling about stupid stuff so then, I wrote her a note, explaining how I feel. And she wrote one back that hurt really bad. I am so mad at her. I thought her out of all people would understand how I'd feel. But no. And I am really pissed because when she left for work this morning, she didn't tell me goodbye or I love you. She said call Grandma to come get you then she slammed the damn door.

 

[Lizbon]

Oh man I feel bad for you. Just, don't do anything you will regret. I suggest writing her another letter if that worked the first time. Or, just have along talk with her. Until then, just work on trying to find where she's coming from, even though you don't agree with her. Chances are, she feels bad about it too. Good luck.

 

[imabrat]

Oh,I know how you feel.
We have field hockey that runs through August 'till November,and if we don't have 3 hr. practice everyday,it's game after game after game,and then practice.

You NEED a break.
If your mother says no one more time,I would retaliate.
Refuse to get out of bed,get into uniform,whatever.
Just take a day or two off.
Lord knows you would need it.

Me,if my mom told me no to a break,I would tell her 'Yeah,well you do what I've done for the past 10 days non-stop,and then tell me you wouldn't need a break'.
But then I would probably get slapped across the face.

Anywho,
My point is that you deserve a break.

 

[soccerfreak_08]

Yes, take a break or you could end up really sick and it totally sucks. I have been there and done that and you really don't want to push yourself that hard...

 

[AngienLuLu]

Aww Brit. I don't know what to say. You know you can always talk to me.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

i know the feeling. the last 2 weeks ive had basketball camp mon-fri 8-2. then 2 games on mondays and wednesdays. and then a tournament on the last 2 weekends. for a total of 24 games in 14 days. my first day off since june 10th was sunday.

 

[RaggedyAnnPrincess]

Well, I got my wish. I don't have to go today but now I feel like ****. I talked to her about it and she said no and she was rambling about stupid stuff so then, I wrote her a note, explaining how I feel. And she wrote one back that hurt really bad. I am so mad at her. I thought her out of all people would understand how I'd feel. But no. And I am really pissed because when she left for work this morning, she didn't tell me goodbye or I love you. She said call Grandma to come get you then she slammed the damn door.

Im so sorry, but you shouldn't feel bad about the break, you really needed it, and if your mom doesn't understand that, then that's her problem.But im sure that she will cool off at work.And if she is still mad, then just say that you deserve a break and that if she were a hard-working athlete, she'd realize that.
Good luck

 

[schmitty]

What about Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

???

 

[pigletgirl]

Are you whining about it? Alot of times if you just whine constantly about it then she'll think otherwise, but it might take alot for her to listen. Just keep going to your volleyball things, and hopefully it'll come out at the right time.

I'm really sorry you have to deal with this. Its not fun.

 

[VolleyballQt07]

Ok, we're fine. I still feel bad about today but we are ok now. I wrote her a letter and she understands now. I feel so much better skipping today.



I just have another big problem on my mind now............................

 

[Lizbon]

Go ahead, tell us. I LOVE giving advice, mostley because my friends have A LOT of issues. (haha- said in a loving way- not making fun of them)