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dm18, 18
I might get held back in school because I was in the hospital for 2 months getting help for my depression and anxiety. My school says that I have to complete one full year to graduate because I missed 2 months. I just don't know what to look for in life since I have no friends and I just moved into a new town.
- dm18, you mention three different issues in your story, so we'll address each problem individually.
- You write that you may be held back without specifying if any intervention has been done. If you've been notified in a general letter, it may be best to discuss the decision with your school's principal or your school district's Department of Education. Before entering the hospital, you should have discussed with a guidance counselor about your time in treatment, and they should have arranged for your school work to either be sent to you or delivered via someone else from the school. Speak with the person or department who contacted you initially, and have your parents involved, and make sure you've completed the requirements necessary for graduation. Unfortunately, this is something you can't do without your school's permission, but it's better not to worry about it more until your situation is explained and the case is handled by an authority in your school district.
- You mention that you have no friends, which can be difficult if you just recently moved, and it can be even harder when you missed out on two months' worth of school activities and classes. You might want to try joining up with any clubs that need additional help with their projects. Talk to your teachers to see if they know of any clubs in need of volunteers. This will help you to make friends, as well as help you learn what interests you.
- Lastly, if your school district does decide that you have to stay back a year due to your prolonged absence, don't take it as a setback. Due to your treatment, you've likely picked up some tips that will help you to deal with future stressors, which will allow you to avoid getting overwhelmed by the stress that comes with graduating high school, deciding on a college, and looking for a part-time or full-time job. It might be best - if you do have to stay back - to make this next year the time when you vow to live your life to the fullest, and to truly understand what you want to make out of your future. If you have a specific field you're interested in, see if there's anyone local to you that has the position you're interested in, or one that is similar. They will be a big help, and will help you to pinpoint what to strive for as you prepare for life after high school.
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