[Celyn]

Hey Ibrahim,

Sorry to hear that you are getting stressed and feeling low over school work.

It can be very difficult when you feel pressured to do well, and your grades depend on how well you perform this year. It’s good that you have joined tuitions to get help with your studies!

Could you talk to your teacher about how you feel and how best to manage all the studying? Also, you mentioned that some of your classmates might not be doing well. Perhaps you could arrange study sessions with them too? You could all help each other then, and make it fun!

From what you have written, it I very clear that you feel you have no free time and spend most of the time studying. It’s important to not over work yourself. Do you have a planner? Could you make a timetable of when you are in school, when you are studying and any free time you have? This will help you to organise your time. Do you have any hobbies? Try to fit something that you enjoy doing into your schedule. Also, find ways of relaxing, such as exercise, meditation, reading etc

Have you talked to your friends about how you feel? If they are talking about you behind your back, you could ask them about it. If it carries on, you might want to find other friends.

Since you are worried about your mental health (anxiety, headaches, low mood), I’m wondering if you have told anyone else about this? A trusted friend, family member, or a teacher? They will be able to support you and listen to you. Do you have a guidance counsellor in school? They will be able to help you deal with stress and any other issues you may have.

Take care