I'm nervous?

Question

Ok, I do this every year. I get really nervous about starting school again. I feel like I'm going to throw up everytime I even think about it and I've been going to the same school since 1st grade. But I'm going to be in 10th is it still normal for me to get so nervous. I've been thinking about asking my mom and dad if I could try and do this online high school thing. I don't know if I'm just overreacting or something.

Answer 1

it happens to everyone at the begining of the school year, just stop worrying about it, because everyone else is too busy being the same way. Dont do an online high school thing, youll isolate yourself too much. Just make it through the first week or so, and youll be fine!

Answer 2

You are overreacting, but then everyone has their own fears, and fear of an unknown public situation is not at all unusual.

The cure, it always the hard one; to face your fear and continue on despite the fear. So far you have defeated this fear 9 times and made it through school. You can do it one more time. You will lose a lot if you go to school on-line. You will lose some social experiences and you will miss a lot of your friends. It is also a lot harder to learn on-line. Sometimes you need someone to sit down and explain it too you, and they don't hold proms or dances for home schooled kids. You may not be interested in the other sex yet, but it should be happening soon. You need that interaction with other people to develop into a well rounded person.

Tell your mom about your fears. She will probably be more sympathetic than your father. Sometimes just talking it out with someone will help, and if you do it with your mom then you can keep it at home with someone that you KNOW is supporting you.

Meet your friends at lunch and before school for the first week. If you can try to commute to school with a friend. Just tell them that you are a little nervous. You don't have to go into a lot of detail.

Remember the old saying about riding a horse. Once you fall off you will need to get right back on or you will never have the courage to get on on again.

Answer 3

I think you are totally normal! I used to spend like three days picking out my outfit, then changing it a million times.

School is the pinnacle of social life during your teen years, so it is normal to feel nervous when it starts back up. Plus, it is a lot of work! But it is worth it. You will feel this way when you graduate, the first day of every semester in college, and when you start each new job (sorry to be the bearer of that bad news!).

The question is, do you stay nervous all year? If so there may be some important issues you and your school counselors should address. You might suffer from social anxiety disorder, and there is medication and stress management available to help if it is out of your control.

Online schools seem to be getting reputable, but learning how to overcome your fears and getting that feeling of satisfaction when you conquer those things that worry you are worth the effort. Plus, friends make the day go by a lot quicker, and I think it would get really old being stuck at home all day, all the time.


Good luck, and remember, everyone will be dazzled by how much smarter, prettier, and friendlier you became over the summer!

Answer 4

You know, I used to feel the same way. Some people are just more sensitive about certain situations, especially highschool. Honestly? I think that you would get a better education if you were homeschooled. At least you could concentrate on learning rather than being so anxious and nervous. Homeschooling isn't what it used to be... it is completely legal, and you will earn a real diploma that will be recognized by any college.

My daughter attends a virtual online school (she's only in 2nd grade, but the school offers programs through highschool as well). She has a credentialed teacher assigned to her that we meet with briefly once a quarter. The program also provides free curriculum, there is no cost to you or your parents, and is available in most states. If you'd like more info, please email me (and tell me which state you currently live in). I'd be glad to get you started.

And, by the way, you can still participate in life... there are many groups and clubs that you can join for the "peer interaction". The advantage is that you can choose which activities you would like to participate in. And yes, there are dances, proms, and social events for homeschooled kids.

Personally, I think that you should start by talking to your parents. Tell them how you are feeling and what you would like to do about it. Listen objectively to their suggestions and go from there. You could even give your highschool one more chance... try it out for a few weeks or a month... you might find out that this year isn't going to be so bad after-all! Sometimes just knowing that there are options can help relieve the stress.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Try to relax, It isn't good to get so nervous that you feel ill. Everything will be cool, Just go and have a good time while learning at the same time and dont worry about things. Make a game out of it and try to find a cool crowd with one or two cool people in it and hang out, Then after that it will be easier to attend school without being so nervous

Answer 6

Well congratulations on become a tenth grader. I am sure you will enjoy it. I strongly recommend that you don't do this "online high school thing." Where is the fun in that? You don't get to meet new people face to face and you can't get the actual high school experience. The thing that you will notice about the first day is, most people are too busy to really care. They are looking for their friends, classes, and people to hang out with. So I suggest that you come up to one of those people, introduce yourself, and if there right for you, then enjoy the rest of your sophomore year.

Answer 7

It's normal. If after the first month of school you still feel overly anxious then you can consider asking your parents about doing the on-line schooling but the socializing, relationships and companionship you get during your high school years is so much fun.

Answer 8

I am a psycholoygy major and this is jsut an anxiety thing that you have taught yourself to be afraid. Go in with the mind set that you are the best thing that any of theese people have ever seen or known about. even if you have known these people your whole life. Have you seen The New Guy. Watch it.

Answer 9

i use to have the same prob. every time a major event would happen school starting, a new job etc i would get sick to my stomach and stay home the first day and after that things weree better then i could go off to school and work without any problems good luck

Answer 10

It's just anxiety. I do the same thing. Usually I threaten to commit suicide in front of my parents the week before it starts and then they lock me up in a room with food and nothing that I could use for a weapon. So just try to relax...just think about how far you have come in your education. I came close to attending an on-line school...but my parents tricked me out of it by saying crap about the school. Yeah...my parents are so wonderful. Thanks to them, I am still living. Jerks.