Two F's

[piscesgirl_]

I got my progress report and I got two f's. I feel like a failure now because anxiety is always bring me down and I don't have the mental capability to do any work and I'm crying as I type this because I have very low self esteem and I feel so dumb and sensitive and I cry in school a lot because I have a tendency to zone out. I get stressed because anxiety always says I can't do it. Even though it is a progress report, I still got a lecture. Any advice?

 

[Kelculator]

Aww! Hi fellow student who's majorly frustrated with anxiety. There's nothing wrong with crying as long as it doesn't make you feel more awful afterwards. You are not dumb, okay? In fact, anxiety sufferers I know are usually some of the smartest people I know (...not narcissistic at all). Some days, push yourself into making progress. Some days you just can't do it-- if you cannot do stuff without hurting yourself or being in major distress, that means you can't. Not because you are incapable or fragile, but because you have an illness.
Are there any authorities or adults you can talk to so they understand you're not slacking off or something? You can do things. I know you can, better than your anxiety does. Anxiety knows nothing of your strength, nor anyone's strength. You are intelligent, and let me guess... You must be a very empathetic person and you are mentally very determined. How can it be your fault when it's an illness trying to pull you down?
Good luck!

 

[Rinka]

I got my progress report and I got two f's. I feel like a failure now because anxiety is always bring me down and I don't have the mental capability to do any work and I'm crying as I type this because I have very low self esteem and I feel so dumb and sensitive and I cry in school a lot because I have a tendency to zone out. I get stressed because anxiety always says I can't do it. Even though it is a progress report, I still got a lecture. Any advice?

Have you ever talked with anyone about the issues you are experiencing? I know it’s hard, but it might be a good idea to talk to a school counsellor? Or maybe to your doctor? They might be a lie to support you with your struggle. The good thing with that is, you can keep those appointments for yourself.