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Edited: 10/27/2010 11:17 AM by
Want To Start Over

 I'm going through a lot right now. Changes with my body and also I am a cheerleader that struggles with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).  I'm always worrying about that when it comes to cheerleading and I've tried to find a cure but nothing works. The girls are always saying your hands are wet.

I can not help it. In cheer I am going through a mental block with my tumbling where I'm scared to throw my flips. Competition is coming up soon. I'm scared. I like cheerleading a lot but it's stressful also I really want to be on the school cheer team. My biggest problem is I am losing all my friends. I am always sitting by myself I used to not be a nerd but

I am slowly losing one friend after another because they say I'm mean and annoying. I am not happy with my life and really want to change schools so I can start over mostly with new friends. I am on my last string. I hate my life right now and I begged my parents to move schools they said no. They blamed it on the fact they do not have enough time money and we are not zoned for that school. I don't know what to do I hate my life and really want to start all over

Edited: 10/27/2010 11:11 AM by
Sorry to hear you are dealing with so much stress with friends and at school.  It does sound like you are very unhappy with your current situation.   I think you can continue to talk with your parents to see if you can change schools and maybe something can happen to get you into a different school. 

In the meantime, it may be a good idea to see if anything can change in your current school situation.  It is so great you found cheerleading an activity that gives you pleasure and allows you to compete and express yourself.  I understand your health issues can make it stressful for you but accepting that and putting your head up high and continue to enjoy the sport would be important to your confidence.  Many people have health issues and giving yourself permission to overlook that so you can enjoy the sport  may be necessary.  Concentrate more on being the best at cheerleading and how it is helping you to be a happy person.   

Is there anything that can change with your friends situation?  Do you have any idea what they are talking about when they say you are mean?  Is there anything you can do to speak with them to mend those relationships?  If you can answer those questions that you have done all you can do then possibly look within your school for possible other people you may be able to get to know.  If it is difficult to meet people maybe see if there are any school activities you can begin to get involved with to keep you active and possibly meet new students.   Also, understand having a lot of friends is not necessary to be happy and to be successful in school.  Finding out what your passionate about and doing things that inspire can make you very happy.   Maybe look outside of school to pick up activities or volunteer work to build you up.  

If it is getting overwhelming for you try to speak with a school counselor or trusted teacher to allow them to help you find your place in school.  This situation can change to the better.  Believe in yourself, continue to search for solutions and seek out people that appreciate you for who you are.  

We are so glad you reached out to speak with us and would love to help you further.  If you want to speak with a counselor we have them available 24hours/day.  We also have online chat Mon-Thurs 8:00pm-11:00pm CST.    We want to be a support for you while you are dealing with such a stressful situation. 

Please continue to reach out you deserve all the support you can handle.

Take care,

Anne
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