hi luna, I need to talk to a teacher about my school anxiety but I don't know how to word it. how do I tell my teachers I'm struggling? x 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶 🏼🫶🏼
Thank you for messaging luna! It really takes courage to think about opening up to a teacher 🫶🏼 Talking about school anxiety isn’t always easy, but sharing how you’re feeling is a big and important first step.
If you're not sure how to start, you could try something like:
👉 “Hi Miss/Sir, could I have a quick chat after class? I’ve been feeling quite anxious at school and I think it’s starting to affect me.”
👉 Or if saying it out loud feels tricky, writing it down in a note or email is totally okay too
You don’t have to explain everything straight away. Just letting them know you’re struggling is enough to get the conversation started.
And if it helps, you could jot down a few things that are bothering you, or even what kind of support you think might help.
If things have been feeling difficult for a while, you might also want to talk to your parent or carer and book a doctor's appointment – they’ll be able to give you some more personalised advice too.
And if you ever need someone to talk to outside of school or home, support lines like Shout (text SHOUT to 85258) or Mind (call 0300 123 3393) are always there.
Whatever you decide, just know that you’re not alone. There are people who care and want to support you 💛
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