I drive for attention at school and I am starting to freak out when no one is paying attention to me
Hiya, that panicky feeling when the spotlight moves away can feel bigger than people realise 💛
It’s normal to crave attention, but finding healthy ways to get it can help you balance how much you need from other people.
When that freak-out feeling starts, you could breathe in slowly for three counts, then breathe out slowly for three counts.
A few other things you could try are:
👉 Get involved in activities where attention isn’t disruptive, like drama, dance or gymnastics.
👉 Put your energy into showing kindness and making a positive impact.
👉 Practise being quietly confident in who you are and what you’re doing, without always needing validation from others ✨
It’s okay not to be the centre of attention all the time, and quiet moments give other people space to have the spotlight too.
If you’re really struggling with not getting attention, you don’t have to handle it alone.
You could speak to a parent or trusted adult, a teacher or pastoral care at school for advice.
Take care of yourself 🫶
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