Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Everything's going downhill. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post samzkuul Posted at 10:42 am on Feb. 10, 2007 I don't know what to do anymore. Everything has just been going downhill. Sorry, this is in DT+RM because it fits in more than one forum. I know I put this in eHelp, but I know there are helpful people that aren't support leaders out there.   I've been feeling like my best friend has been becoming very distant lately. I'll talk to her, or ask her something and she'll completely ignore me. If she does reply, she won't look at me, like I don't matter anymore. Whenever we talk, or she gives me a hug, it's forced and polite and really quick, like she'd rather not even touch me. And that really hurts, since we used to be so close. I've been meaning to talk to her about it, but either she changes the topic right when I'm about to get into it, or I chicken out and tell myself that I'll wait another week and see if things get better. But then it's another week, and another. I don't know how long I can keep this up. I'm very emotionally attached to her, so I guess I'm scared she'll tell me she doesn't like me anymore. I know I haven't done anything to make her dislike me. I've gotten someone else to ask her if she's mad at me, and she said no. So I'm just really confused and hurt. And then I just got a D on a major math test. My teacher said she might let me retake it. But what if she doesn't? I have to get at least a B+ in this class, and homework, classwork, and projects only raise it a half grade. I've got one more test in the quarter, and the work seems really easy to me. So far, I'm pretty confident that I should be able to ace the next test. But that's what I thought last time, and see how it turned out? And my mom's planning to sign me up for college classes, and they won't let me do them unless I get a B+. She will kill me if I come home with anything lower. And so I'm slightly freaking out. I'm also kind of scared about what other people will think. It's only just lately my math grades have been slipping. I have the all A's kid sort of reputation. Suddenly with one test, everyone starts treating me like I'm stupid. I haven't been asking for help from my teacher because every time I think that I have the concept down. Only then I don't. The only thing that's been going right is guys. I've made a couple guy friends. I really need to talk to someone about my girl friend problem, but I don't know how to bring it up with my guy friends. I really need to get my life straightened out. Please help? Three major problems is more than I can handle by myself. Thanks.

Replies LillianH Posted at 5:59 pm on Feb. 10, 2007 Well obviously you're NOT stupid, so don't be so self deprecating. It'll only bring you down further. Talk to your math teacher about how you're feeling lately with the grades- she can offer you some insight that no one on LiveWire will have to say, because she is your real teacher. And about your friend- maybe cooling it off with her for a while is the best way to go. Just let things go for a bit, and focus on the math. Then you can get those grades up and in the mean time let your friend have a bit of peace to herself. Smargon Posted at 11:07 am on Feb. 10, 2007 Well as for your friend problem, you need to talk to her. I suggest you write her a letter or email.. that way, she can't change the subject and it'll be easier for you to say what you really want to say. Letters are good for this sort of stuff, it'll make her think more than if you were to say it to her face.. I think it will anyway.. For the math thing, maybe you SHOULD ask for help. Even if you think you'll ace it, it's better to be safe than sorry. No-one else needs to know, just go see your teacher after school or something. Don't worry about people thinking little of you for it, you're only human and no-one can be good at EVERYTHING. Just get help with it whilst you can. Feel free to PM me if you feel like talking about it more.. hithere Posted at 10:53 am on Feb. 10, 2007 Have you tried asking your other friends why this one girl is acting that way? That kind of thing isn't gonna go unnoticed by everyone. If you find it really hard to talk to her yourself, I'm sure there's other ways you could sort of ease into working out the problem. But if you don't want to be hurt anymore, you'll have to start some time. As far as doing bad on tests, try staying after school with the teacher and doing some one-on-one help. I've found all my math teachers are willing to do that and almost all even encourage it. And if you are concerned that you're really far behind, make it a regular thing. And make sure you explain that you really need help if you want a B+. And I don't really understand why people would treat you as stupid just because of your test scores and grades. So I don't think that that will really affect your life for much longer, because they will be able to see past that. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Rab Posted at 10:52 am on Feb. 10, 2007 Take the problems one at a time. Which one is most important and needs to be addressed first? Write down some ideas for a resolution. All 4 previous replies displayed.