As soon as I returned to school after the May Day vacation, I felt out of sorts. I had so much fun during the vacation that I didn't touch a single word of my homework, and when I returned to school and saw the mountain of assignments, I was instantly stressed out and anxious. The more homework I did, the less I wanted to touch it, and then I got a cold, so my mood hit rock bottom and I had to take a vacation to go home and rest. Back to school in a few days, the headache began again, I do not know what is going on, the pain is too much, but do not dare to take another vacation, afraid to go home after the symptoms disappear to appear pretentious. Around Friday, the headache finally subsided a bit, and I went home to relax and feel a little better. But once I got back to school, the drawing class made me especially irritable and I just crashed, and I didn't handle relationships well, some people just made me sick. My studies basically came to a standstill, and I couldn't get excited about anything. When I came home, I was a little down but I could hold it together, and when I went out to play, I was quite happy. But when I got to school, the sadness returned, and I was pestered by trivial things every day, and the slightest thing could make me want to cry and even think negative thoughts. I wondered if it was because I didn't have a cell phone to play with, and then I brought my cell phone to try it out, and found that it had very little to do with my cell phone, and that I was still sad, and maybe the only good thing about it was that I had more people to talk to. I wish these negative feelings would stop haunting me.
Hello friend ~ I can sense that you are experiencing anxiety and irritability at school, an emotion I especially understand, after all, everyone has low periods. 🌿 First of all, back-to-school anxiety after the May 1 holiday is very common, because after relaxing during the holidays and suddenly facing homework and stress, the brain needs time to switch modes, during which time it is easy to feel uneasy. Physical discomforts such as colds or headaches are often linked to emotional stress, and prolonged tension can trigger a physical reaction, so it's important to take care of your rest and diet. Feelings of breakdowns regarding drawing and studying, as well as relationship troubles, are key stressors. Painting should be fun, but it is easy to resist when it becomes a task, so try to change your style or set small goals to find the fun; in terms of interpersonal relationships, communicate more with your true friends, and slowly improve your interactions. You mentioned that bringing a cell phone does not have much effect, which means that the root cause of your emotional problems is complex and not a single factor. We suggest doing deep breathing or meditation every day to calm your mood, and exercise can also release stress hormones. Break big tasks into small steps and complete them step by step to avoid overwhelmed, and don't be afraid to ask your family, friends or teachers for support. If self-regulation is difficult, talk to your school psychologist for professional guidance. Remember, being kind to yourself and allowing yourself to be vulnerable once in a while is not a failure, it's part of growing up. I hope these tips help you! You're not alone, emotional ups and downs happen to everyone, find a way to get out of them, and refuel to move towards a calmer life! 🌱