Am I Normal?

    • Am I Normal?

      My problem:
      I have great friends, good grades, and a decent family life but I still feel so lost. My parents and teachers put so much pressure on me about getting top grades and I'm terrified at the prospect of disappointing them.
      I know that I shouldn't feel depressed when I have no reason, but I can't help it. Is this normal? Does anyone else feel this way?
    • Re: Am I Normal?

      Don't worry, hun. Fear of failure is perfectly normal. Just keep your head up and always remember that a failure not the end, but just another lesson to learn to step closer to success.

      If you ever feel depressed for no reason, meet up with some friends and family. I know it helps me when I feel like that, I just hope it helps you!

      Best of luck hun!

      Lots of love,
      Lissa xx
    • Re: Am I Normal?

      I know this too. As much as my mother seems disappointed when I only an average grade or even a quite good one. But pressure can be a good thing, it gives motivation to keep working.
      Don't worry, they got used to seeing you having good graves and so you're expected to keep having good grades but I don't think you'll really disappoint them even if you get bad ones. They ought to enjoy seeing that you work, what could they ask more?
      I think you should tell them you don't like the fact they put so much pressure on you, they'll certainly understand.
    • Re: Am I Normal?

      heather90 wrote:

      My problem:
      I have great friends, good grades, and a decent family life but I still feel so lost. My parents and teachers put so much pressure on me about getting top grades and I'm terrified at the prospect of disappointing them.
      I know that I shouldn't feel depressed when I have no reason, but I can't help it. Is this normal? Does anyone else feel this way?


      I have the same problem


      I know that I shouldn't feel depressed when I have no reason


      I think these pressures are enough reasons for depression, but you should struggle against these feelings

      I was depressed last year, and I had to take anti-depressants

      That was so bad