School Survival


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Why Does School Make Me So Tired?

If you're feeling drained, exhausted, and utterly worn out by the mere thought of school, I want you to know something: you're not alone. School can feel like an endless maze of monotony and pressure, sucking the life out of you one class at a time. John Taylor Gatto once boldly declared that the true […]

Why Does School Make Me Feel Stupid?

You know that feeling when you walk into school and suddenly you feel like the smallest, dumbest person in the room? Yeah, I've been there too. It's like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to fit into the mold that school expects you to fit into. And let me tell you, […]

School Makes Me Feel So Stressed

If you're reading this, chances are you've felt the weight of school pressing down on you, suffocating you with stress and anxiety. You're not alone in this struggle; I've been there too, and it's tough. But let me tell you, your feelings are valid, and there's nothing wrong with you. John Taylor Gatto, a renowned […]

School Is Not As Enjoyable as It Should Be

Hey there, fellow school struggler. If you're reading this, chances are you've had more than a few rough days in the classroom. Let me start by saying this: your feelings are absolutely valid. You're not alone in feeling this way, and there's nothing wrong with you. The system just doesn't fit us, and that's okay. […]

School Makes Me Angry

Hey there, fellow survivors. Today, I want to scream from the mountaintops, not because I enjoy the echo, but because our feelings are valid, and it's time to acknowledge the anger that boils within us. School, the supposed bastion of education, often feels like a cage where our individuality is crushed, and frustration simmers beneath […]

School Makes Me Feel Trapped

Hey there, fellow survivors. It's a tough journey we're on, and sometimes it feels like the walls of the school system are closing in on us. I know the weight of those textbooks, the monotony of the classroom, and the sinking feeling that you just don't belong. It's a struggle, and today, I want to […]

Why does school make me want to throw up?

Ever felt like your stomach is doing somersaults at the mere thought of school? You're not alone, and there's a good reason why. Stress and anxiety can pull some pretty wild tricks on your body, and nausea is one of their favorite party tricks. First things first: take a deep breath. There's absolutely nothing wrong […]

School gives you panic attacks? There's nothing wrong with you!

Hey there, fellow school survivor! If you're reading this, chances are you've experienced those dreaded panic attacks at school. First things first, take a deep breath and know that you're not alone. We get it, and we're here to let you know that there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. School can be an incredibly stressful […]

Is Depression a Healthy reaction to a Sick Society?

"To demand that our children feel well in the world which we leave them is an insult to their dignity." - Ivan Illich The World Health Organisation defines depression as a 'disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and […]

Does school rot your stomach?

Well school makes me want to die inside but dont kill yourself or let it make you depressed cause school is a wad of sh*t and it was just made fora place for parents to drop off kids!Just hang in there(NOT LITTERALLY DONT HANG YOURSELF!) Enjoy your day or night

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