I'm a 7th currently under a whole lotta pressure. First of all, I have four honors classes at school and I'm not doing the best I could be. Second, my dad is suffering a rare cancer called "Sarcoma" and now I feel very horrible, being able to do nothing to support it. I feel like throwing up sometimes. I don't feel normal at all. I can't stand the pain thats crushing me. I don't know what to do and I am confused. How do you feel about this?
2006-11-28 12:06:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I lost my father to cancer when he was quite young, and I remember how stressful it was for me. Just know that the way you feel is completely normal, and you aren't alone. Try to spend time relaxing, even if it's only for 20 minutes a day. Set aside time to take a walk, listen to music, or anything else that doesn't involve studying or school
As far as your dad is concerned, he's going to need you to be strong and supportive, which means that you are going to need your energy and your wits about you. Everything passes, including stressful times, and you need to learn the methods that are best for you to relieve this pressure. Your father, I'm sure, does NOT want his illness to affect you the way it is. Talk to a friend or a family member and I'm sure you will discover that you're not alone in your feelings.
Best to you and your family.
2006-11-28 12:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel bad for you but look at it this way: Your happiness and well being are what matter in life. Your honors classes are not going to make or break you. Do what you can but also take time to talk to your counselor and express how you feel! Keep talking to people about the way you feel.
Also... make sure you are taking time to do things that are freeing your mind from your worries... play a game, talk to your friends, see a movie! You are too young to be worrying about such burdens... you have a great life ahead of you.
There are many advances made in Cancer therapy. I'm sure your dad is in the best of hands.
Try not to worry about the things that are not in your control and simply do your best at what is. If you believe in a higher power then trust that it will be handled.
2006-11-28 20:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by mosaic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand what you're going through. One of the best things you can do is spend time with friends who will help you forget your problems for a couple of hours. I'm in 5 APs and 1 honors class, and I KNOW that you must have a little extra time on the side to do something fun with friends as well! Do the best you can to help care for your father.
Best wishes!
2006-11-28 20:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on going to school and going out with your friends even if you don't feel like it. In the long run, it will make you less isolated and you will be better off. Your friends will never be able to understand. It took me a long time to deal with my mom's death. I should have went to counselling. I took out my anger on my friends. I think a group support group for your age would be perfect if you can find it. One on One is good too. Talk to your doctor or school counsellor. Or even the crisis line in the phone book. Its actually a referal service for programs.
2006-11-28 20:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your consilor at school and see if it is possible to go to regular class if you think that would help.
then tell your doctor how you feel, he will know what is going on in your family and will be able to help.
hope you can see the light at the end of that tunnel you are looking thru
2006-11-28 20:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by Wicked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you are suffering from a lot of stress and anxiety and you should talk to your doctor and conselor about it...
2006-11-28 20:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋