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15/female. My life is great. I have everything I could ever need, and a small group of friends that I could tell ANYTHING to. My parents love me, and 99% of my family is beyond incredible, but sometimes I get too overwhelmed. I'm an only child, and my parents expect a LOT out of me. If I don't have straight high-A averages, I get privleges taken away because "I can do better" and I KNOW that they're right. I always LOVED school, and don't get me wrong, I still do, usually. But now that I'm in highschool there's more drama to deal with, and teachers are more eccentric, for lack of a better word. Sometimes it's too much to deal with. My mother attempting suicide last year was essentially my breaking point. She's got that worked out (nasty hospital screw-up and severe allergic reaction led to a decrease in serotonin; she's fine now) but nowadays I think constantly that something even worse will happen not just to her, but to many people I care about.
Sorry that was so long, but as you can see I really need to work some things out. Would it be weird to go to a therapist just ONCE, to have someone else to talk to, or would I be forced to go nine thousand times?
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I have almost been in your shoes before. I am also a only child and am expected to make good grades and over all be a good child. My dad commited suicide when i was 13, I am now 16 and my mom is getting remarried. But I didnt think i needed therapy. When infact i did. Not all of the time just some of the time. Most of the time it was the normal run of the mill nodding and "understanding" that therapist do. But afew times i really let loose and it helped alot. therapist really try to connect with you usually without "trying to be your friend" thats usually what school counclers try to do. You will not be forced to sign for a year of therapy or anything i like that. You just pay for the time you are there and if you think you would like to come back again then go. Dont be afraid of it. Its truly nothing to be ashamed of. Especially if you think it will help.
Sorry its long.
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Well first let me say I am so sorry :( If you ever need someone to talk to you can inbox me. But of course its not weird to go to a therapist just once. You can't be forced into going more than once. But you might find that you like going to a therapist, and chose to go more than once. They really help. Good luck :)
Love,
Nicole
P.S. It gets tough for a lot of people in highschool. It was wicked hard for me, I understand what you are going through because I feel that everything that I do that has to do with school isn't good enough, and that my parents always want more. But don't worry it will pass as you get more used to highschool. Don't worry so much that something bad is going to happen to the people that you care about. I am sure that everything will be fine. You should probably talk to your mother a little, if you haven't already. Tell her how what she did affected you. I am sure that she is past the attempt and will make you feel better.
Hope I helped :)
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i know exactly how you feel. i used to love school, i was so used to getting straight A's ALL the time. and then i started high school, and the work was a little harder and the pressure was full on. my parents were always on my back about studying and getting good grades because high school grades are important for colleges because they look at that. as for you constantly worrying about your family, you need to try to stop doing that. if you honestly think you cant stop then you should consider a therapist and even if they do make you go to nine thousand, it will be worth it. you can't keep thinking about all the bad things that will happen. just take life day to day. whatever happens, happens for a reason. last year my dad took a heartattack and for a couple of months i was terrified that it might happen to someone else. and then i realized im going to waste half my life worrying than i am enjoying life. so relax, and stop worrying. keep me updated
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