How a School Change Altered My Mental Health

 The day my parents told me that we were changing school in the middle of the session as I was not keeping well and my health was going down, was the day my world turned upside down. I had spent my entire life in the same school and the thought of leaving behind my friends and familiar surroundings left me feeling like a ship adrift on a stormy sea.

With the announcement came the realization that I would be leaving behind the school I had known for years. It wasn't just a change of school; it was bidding farewell to friends who had become like family, teachers who had guided me, and a daily routine that had offered stability.

The first day at my new school was nerve wracking. Everything was unfamiliar—the faces, the rules etc. I missed the comfort and routine of my old school, where I had known everyone and everything.

As the weeks turned into months, I struggled to adapt to my new environment. The academic demands were higher, the social dynamics were different, and I felt like an outsider trying to find my place in a puzzle that refused to fit together. My grades started slipping and the fear of disappointing my parents and teachers added to my stress. I tried to hide my distress from my parents, not wanting to burden them.

I smiled through the tears, convinced that I could handle it on my own. One fateful evening, the weight of the changes, the pressure to excel, and the loneliness I felt became too much to bear. I shouted STOP at the top of my lungs and broke down in front of my parents, unable to contain the flood of emotions any longer.

My parents, shocked and concerned, realized that the school change had taken on my mental health. It was a turning point in our journey. They promised to support me, not just academically but emotionally as well.

Together, we decided to seek professional help. I shared my feelings and thoughts with my school counsellor, and she provided me with a safe space to express my fears and stress. In a few weeks, I started feeling better. I started reading books and started taking care of my health. With time, I started to see my situation differently. I began to view the school change as an opportunity for personal growth, a chance to develop resilience and adaptability. My parents' unwavering support made all the difference.

My parents' decision, while initially painful, had always been an undiscovered boon.

Now, I have decided to flow with the changes and become that brook that bends with every twist and turns and still maintains its essence. I will surely come out with flying colors and fulfill my family’s hope with unmatched standards.