Ever Have Those Days Where You Want to Scream and Run Away to a Far Away Place?

[DisneyLily]

I don't want to be a drama queen or anything like that, but I was just wondering if anyone else on here has those days where you just want to go to Disney and escape reality?

I had one of those days today. So here's the deal:

I am in the 12th grade of high school, and it's really horrible because how I do this year really decides the rest of my life for me. If I don't do well than it's no university and back to high school for a year. I don't want to do that. Not that there is anything wrong with that, it's just, i'd prefer to not do that.
Anyways, so this semester im taking science, english & food and nutrition with a spare. No biggie. Next semester I am taking: Canadian History, Canadian Geography, Data Managment & Sociology. That semester is going to be really difficult for me. Especially since I need to get above 85% in all of those classes. I start to break down and bring myself down most of the time. Convincing myself I can't do it when I know I can. I just don't want to. I want to some days, but than other days I just don't think it's worth it anymore. Trying hard that is. So, to add to all that I have to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life in less than a month, and I have exams in less than a month.

For some reason, I always end up loosing confidence in myself.

I am not looking for sympathy because my problems are minimal, they just seem chaotic to me. I don't know why WDW has to be so far away.

POINT being the podcast helps me to calm down, and I want to thank you all for that. The disboards do too. Coming to a place where I can express my feelings and not worry about being bashed makes me smile, and cry at the same time.

To the podcast crew: you have created a lifesaver for many of us here on the boards, and listeners of your podcast. I know that I am not the only one who gets relaxed when listening to the podcast.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and have a great day!

 

[mommyceratops]

I wish I had words to support you...but all I can say is that I feel that way A LOT and I made it through college got married and have kids now and still feel that way...

I was talking with my DS who is only 8 years old and in 2nd grade, I found myself telling him life is great when you are young but it is tough and tbe toughest thing is figuring it all out while growing up. What is important is you have healthy ways to deal with the over welming feelings, friends, family (and the disboards) to help you through it all.

It gets better you will get into college then you can get a job and afford to run away to Disney World when you need it!

 

[simonkodousek]

I completely understand what you're going through. My parents expect me to get all A's and B's and sometimes it can get SOOOOOOOOO difficult especially when you're balancing a hectic schedule and an even more hectic social life. Last week I posted a thread on the DIS and it helped me relieve some of those stresses...

 

[DisneyLily]

I wish I had words to support you...but all I can say is that I feel that way A LOT and I made it through college got married and have kids now and still feel that way...

I was talking with my DS who is only 8 years old and in 2nd grade, I found myself telling him life is great when you are young but it is tough and tbe toughest thing is figuring it all out while growing up. What is important is you have healthy ways to deal with the over welming feelings, friends, family (and the disboards) to help you through it all.

It gets better you will get into college then you can get a job and afford to run away to Disney World when you need it!

Thank you very much. This brought tears to my eyes. For some reason I can't get this support any where else, because not everyone is as nice as you guys. My healthy way of dealing with problems is crying until I can't anymore. That is really the only way I know how to deal with my emotions.

Life goes by so quickly.

I completely understand what you're going through. My parents expect me to get all A's and B's and sometimes it can get SOOOOOOOOO difficult especially when you're balancing a hectic schedule and an even more hectic social life. Last week I posted a thread on the DIS and it helped me relieve some of those stresses...

It's good (but I feel bad) to know that someone else is going through the exact same things. Like I stated before, there are way worse things, but. It's not that my parents expect me to get A's & B's. It's just that for some reason in school I always let them down, and it hurts me to know that. They are my everything, and I want to make them proud. For once.

 

[DisneyLily]

I wish I had words to support you...but all I can say is that I feel that way A LOT and I made it through college got married and have kids now and still feel that way...

I was talking with my DS who is only 8 years old and in 2nd grade, I found myself telling him life is great when you are young but it is tough and tbe toughest thing is figuring it all out while growing up. What is important is you have healthy ways to deal with the over welming feelings, friends, family (and the disboards) to help you through it all.

It gets better you will get into college then you can get a job and afford to run away to Disney World when you need it!

I can't speak for this, but I get this feeling that marriage and kids are wonderful and all, but sometimes you just need that time to take a breath and relax.

 

[miss missy]

I have had that day for a couple months now. For real though, I have a lot going on right now so I hear ya. I also have a DD in 9th grade who is feeling just like you are. With wanting good grades and dealing with daily teen school drama, its tough for sure.

I didnt do more than pass HS, never tried. College wasn't an option for me and never mentioned at home. I guess with 6 kids, my single mom couldn't finance it ya know. I can't relate to that part, but I sure know it is what I want for my DD. I got a great job after HS and have been there 23 years and I am 42, so I lucked out. BUT I did work hard at my job and advanced. I just didn't get the concept of working hard until I started working. Wish I tried in school.

Just hang in there. Balance is key. When you need a break, take it. Take good care of yourself and remember to reward yourself with everything you succeed at. A good grade, then do something fun or take time for yourself to sit back and think, ya I did that!!

I know you will do great! You care and that is HUGE at your age!

Have a great Christmas!!

 

[DisneyLily]

I have had that day for a couple months now. For real though, I have a lot going on right now so I hear ya. I also have a DD in 9th grade who is feeling just like you are. With wanting good grades and dealing with daily teen school drama, its tough for sure.

I didnt do more than pass HS, never tried. College wasn't an option for me and never mentioned at home. I guess with 6 kids, my single mom couldn't finance it ya know. I can't relate to that part, but I sure know it is what I want for my DD. I got a great job after HS and have been there 23 years and I am 42, so I lucked out. BUT I did work hard at my job and advanced. I just didn't get the concept of working hard until I started working. Wish I tried in school.

Just hang in there. Balance is key. When you need a break, take it. Take good care of yourself and remember to reward yourself with everything you succeed at. A good grade, then do something fun or take time for yourself to sit back and think, ya I did that!!

I know you will do great! You care and that is HUGE at your age!

Have a great Christmas!!

*hugs*
#1 - Thank you
#2 - If you ever need to talk, i'm here. I know its probably weird to talk to a teen about things but I listen and I care.
#3 - Even more hugs to you. Braver than I am.

You sound like an amazing mother to your DD. All I know is that its nice to have a parent there to support and love you.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

You are not alone, kids in high school today have so much pressure on them to work hard to get into the best colleges, but when all is said and done, most people end up with jobs that aren't even related to their degrees. Just take it one day at a time and do your personal best...everything else will fall into place.

 

[3guysandagal]

Do what you WANT to do.
It makes getting up in the morning a lot easier.

Oh, and yes I get those days.
They happen a lot as life goes on.
Its the days you DONT feel like that that are few and far between.

 

[OKW Lover]

Please take this as encouragement. There are some serious thoughts here but they may not be what you want to hear right now.

As the story-line goes in Splash Mountain; you can't run away from trouble - ain't no place far enough. Its going through adversity and how you deal with it that makes us what we are.

Or, jumping from Disney to a more serious tone (not that Disney isn't serious); that which does not kill us makes us stronger. Its really amazing what you can live through, and you'll be a better person when you get through it.

And always remember, you are not alone.

 

[DisneyLily]

I love that saying from Splash Mountain because it's true. Although, sometimes I wish it wasn't.

I wanted to thank you all. You've made me feel more comfident, and not alone in the sense that im not the only one who has days where you just want to give up and go.

I hope everyone has a lovely christmas and a happy new year. And thank you, all of you! This is why I go to these boards. Everyone is supportive, and really nice.

*hugs to you all*