I have problems.

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:28 PM

Okay, I just needed to share this with everyone in case anybody could help. I feel like I'm falling behind.

Okay, I feel like that because I'm getting worse at everything. Running, typing, reading, remembering, drawing, and I'm even getting clumsier. I feel like I'm falling behind in school, even though I'm in the advanced class. It's not particularly a great feeling. I even want to quit the advanced class, because of loads of stress.

I've also been getting more emotional. I am even more sensitive than before, which was bad enough the way it was. I freak out and cry when I do something wrong or somebody frustrates me. My temper is getting even shorter, and sometimes I feel like I could hurt someone. I get annoyed easily, also.

Egg Cave is the ONLY place, I repeat, ONLY PLACE, that I feel open to my emotions and opinions. So when people eventually get tired of me on Egg Cave and they leave me, I'll go somewhere else wonderful to express myself.

Does anybody have any ideas why all of this is happening to me?

lola622f • 9 April 2012 at 5:31 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan I'm not an expert, but maybe it's stress. Tell your parents about it. Do you care about what others think of you?

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:32 PM

@lola622f Not really, no. When I make a fool of myself, though, yes. My personality has been changing a lot, as well.

april__ • 9 April 2012 at 5:32 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan

I'm sorry you're feeling this way.

From personal experience, my suggestion is you're suffering from depression.

If you need to talk, feel free to message me. Maybe we could even talk about thsi more to see if you are depressed. I've done countless research on the subject and have suffered from it for about 8 years. I'd love to be there for you if you need a friend.

Much hugs.

seaangel • 9 April 2012 at 5:32 PM

Hmm, what all are you doing?? Do have younger siblings??


I know how you feel though. I was, heck I still am, like that. I found out that eggcave is my place to relax and I found that I had too much stuff to do.

I got rid of most of that stuff. I didn't need it anyway. Although now I'm getting ready to learn how to play acoustic guitar.

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:34 PM

@april__

I will gladly PM you to talk. 😊 I'm glad to have people to talk to.

@seaangel

Actually, I have older brothers. Two of them. I have just recently quit piano, because I can't keep up with it in my life, as well.

Orderedchaos • 9 April 2012 at 5:34 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan Sounds like hormones with a little stress thrown in the mix. If your anywhere between the ages of 11-18 that's mostly what it is.

lola622f • 9 April 2012 at 5:36 PM

@pebblestar_nightclan how busy is your schedule? Maybe you need some time to relax. Or it can be addiction.

seaangel • 9 April 2012 at 5:37 PM

@orderedchaos

Okay, so that's why I'm so emotional now. See a couple years ago I was fine. I'm 11

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:38 PM

@orderedchaos @seaangel

Perhaps that's what it is.

@lola622f

Very busy and stressful. To me, at least.

dreamer • 9 April 2012 at 5:42 PM

Man, I feel ya there. :/

My life is pretty crappy right now. My classes are stressing me out. My parents are always nagging me. And other people expect too much from me. I got a huge element for a sceince project. After trying 3 methods, I kept failing to get it right. It was due today, and... I'll have to turn it in tomorrow. I had two tests today, and I still have homework.

My attitude is different... I became a different person a while ago. I was shy and quiet for my first two years in this town. THis is almost my third year, and now I'm that girl who has a little group of close friends, and the girl that is also friendly with a lot of boys. But lately I'm just stressed. I come into school every morning, almost, and I'll be so stressed that I won't say a word until second or third period.

I can't stop eating. My dad tortures me about my flaws, so it just makes me eat more. Stress, depression, whatever.

On top of that, some popular girl is getting close with a boy that I've had more than a crush on for 7 months. SHe always says hi to him in the hall, runs around looking for him at the end of the day, and on Thursday I saw her hugging him. :/ So that doesn't really help with my confidence...

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:47 PM

@dreamer

Hm, well, the bad part of it is, it seems to be happening to a lot of people lately. And that's just sad... I never have really thought about it, but I'm pretty young, and I shouldn't be bothered with stress. I hope you start feeling better about this, just as I hope I, myself, do.

I'm sorry about the boy you like. Maybe if you tell him? I know it's probably not easy, but I've never liked anyone, so I wouldn't know. ^^;

lily- • 9 April 2012 at 5:57 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
I'm not totally sure about the reason, but mainly it's stress or depression or getting too many responsibilities or even just you growing up. But either way, it's always a good idea to think about what's going on in your life, finding the reason for these things and trying to resolve it. It always helps to get help from parents, teachers or close friends etc to help you out. Even just talking about it to someone and sharing whats happening in your life with others (as you are doing now) helps.
Either way I hope you feel better and get better soon.
I'm not really a great person when it comes to things like this, but if you want to you can share any problems etc with me by PMing me. I don't mind listening to people and if I can I would be happy to help. 😊

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 5:58 PM

@lily-

Thank you. 😊 I'm glad to know that people care.

dreamer • 9 April 2012 at 5:58 PM

@Pebblestar-nightclan How old are you? I'm only 12. I think you may be seeing this sort of thing a lot because a lot of EggCavers are around the age of 13, and lots of users post about it.

I was stressed out like this last year too, when I was in the fifth grade, but this is much worse. :/ I have a younger sister who's in the fifth grade now and my parents are beginning to nag her as well.

I can never look at myself as a good person, so I'll just be honest. I'm rude. I'm mean. I'm hideous. I have a short temper. I'm overweight. At times I feel retarded. I don't know how to fix any of it... I have support from my little handful of close friends. I bet other people could care less. I wish I had more confidence, but no one gives me the chance. My house isn't helping either... It'll get so bad around here that I'd rather go to school. I'd still have a lot of stress, but not as much.

After school I try to go outside to walk in the woods, but my little sister never lets me without calling our mom, who wouldn't let me go out either. My little sister walks around all the time... Another thing I'll never understand.

It's not just "life is crap," and it's not bad look anymore, it's just my average day, I guess. I can't tell you how many times I've considered suicide or to run away, I'd be much better off.

Deleted • 9 April 2012 at 5:58 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan

I have experinced a similar feeling. By the looks of it, I'd say your are depressed with anxiety. Please feel free to PM me, I can share help.
I hope you feel better!
Swims

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 6:01 PM

@dreamer

Actually, I'm 11, if it helps. ^^; My birthday is coming up, though.

I've also considered running away when it comes to my family and it seems like they don't care. It's not just them, though, as you've said.

@swimforlife

I could PM you. 😊

lily- • 9 April 2012 at 6:02 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
You're welcome.
And like I said if anytime you do feel you can't cope with something or just need to talk, you can always PM me and if I can I will help 😊

univea • 9 April 2012 at 6:05 PM

Oh gosh I feel exactly like you and couldn't find the right words to say it. >.< My temper's short, I cry alot and I'm getting worse at everything. I'm really mad with advanced classes because it's much more work that I don't want to do, and end up not doing anyway. So all these comments are helping me out too...

dreamer • 9 April 2012 at 6:06 PM

@Pebblestar-nightclan 11? D'aww. I remember being 11. 😋 Very stressful, but not as bad as this year.

You can PM me as well, if you'd like. I'd love to talk more with you and I have a lot more to say that I couldn't fit in only one forum post. I could help you out with your situation a bit more. 😊 For now though, I need to work on fishing up my project and then I might read a bit. PM me anyways if you want and I'll reply ASAP.

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 6:07 PM

@lily- @dreamer
Thanks. ^^

@univea

I guess we feel the same. 😊 ☹️

univea • 9 April 2012 at 6:09 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
Yeah... and here i'm only 10 hearing people say 11 >.< everything comes early in my family, and I mean everything. It's annoying; I need more time to grow up.


The zombie movie playing loud in the other room with no one watching it really isn't helping me think. ☹️

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 6:12 PM

@univea

I've always had the edges in my life, just not this badly. 10 and 11 really aren't big age differences.

singxawayuki • 9 April 2012 at 6:13 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
seeing as you're eleven, don't you have a spring break or vacation time? utilize that time to just DESTRESS. go to the park or the movies with some close friends. reconnect with people who really matter to you.

you need to realize just how young you are. you have so many years ahead of you - why start worrying now? focus on school and having fun. that's all.

if your parents point out flaws, talk to them about it. tell them that you KNOW you have flaws, but you're working on them. remind them that you're trying your hardest, but you're still a person and you can't be perfect. i KNOW how much parents expect, believe me. i know that at that age, things get tougher and tougher. you just need to keep pushing ahead and looking forward to the future.

univea • 9 April 2012 at 6:14 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
I know, me too. And I know, it just feels that way to me right now >.< I'm worring about every little thing now. We were riding to the store this morning, and I thought, 'What if we wreck today?' I haven't really thought that before. When we got there and were walking towards the door, I thought 'What if we get ran over?'
This little face here is the only thing that can express how I feel about all this. >.<

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 6:15 PM

@singxawayuki

I suppose you're right, but my Spring Break is over, and the only break I have coming up to look forward to is Summer, after all of my projects and homework is due.

rileytibbles_side • 9 April 2012 at 6:18 PM

I think @orderedchaos hit the nail on the head. I don't think you're depressed or anything. I feel this way most of the time too. Except I'm super motivated in school because I want to become a forensic anthropologist..... anyways. It most likely hormones and puberty and the like. If you want, you can ask your parents to take you to the doctor to address the problem.

@pebblestar-nightclan

singxawayuki • 9 April 2012 at 6:20 PM

@pebblestar-nightclan
believe me when I say it only gets harder from there. but remember that your parents are there to support you - there's no shame in asking them for help on your projects. my mom used to help me a lot back then. just keep looking forward to summer and do the best you can this year. advanced classes are just there to help you prepare for the future, not to make you feel horrible. if it truly will help, then you should consult your parents about perhaps dropping a class or the program or whatever. COMMUNICATE with them, because they won't be able to help you unless you fully articulate how you feel.

univea • 9 April 2012 at 6:21 PM

The window in my grandma's room upstairs is always open, and the screen is broken enough for me to fit through it. It's times like now I think about letting myself fall


I know I shouldn't and that I'll regret it, but everyone feels that way sometimes... but right now it's hard for me not to do it, unlike before when my instinct told me not to. It feels like my instinct is completely gone now, to the point where I yell at someone when they walk in the room.

pebblestar-nightclan • 9 April 2012 at 6:24 PM

@univea

Never feel like that. Please don't try to commit suicide or anything. That won't help...

@singxawayuki

I suppose you're right... No, you ARE right.

@rileytibbles_side

Thanks for the advice. 😊