I'm thinking of going to a different school next year...good idea, or bad?

Question

I'm going into grade 10 next year, I'm turning 15 and I'm a girl. I went to a highschool last year with all of my friends, but I found that year really hard. Not school work wise, I was on the honor roll, but i found it hard with other things. I developed an eating disorder, and self-injury behavior. I'm afraid of my friends leaving me, getting angry with me, or getting annoyed with me, and I feel very small and insignificant compared to them. I think I need a fresh start somewhere, where I can be whoever I want, where people don't know anything about me. Our city is building a new high school, and I think I want to go there.The only problem is I'm really shy...Does anyone have any similar experiences, or advice? Does this sound like a good idea, or a bad idea?

Answer 1

Bad idea.  What you really need is help from a psychologist.  Talk to your parents or  family doctor or school guidance counsellor.  Changing schools will not change how you feel or what you are doing to yourself.  Get help ASAP.  Good Luck..  

Answer 2

You said it yourself... "I need a fresh start somewhere, where I can be whoever I want" - if you are not who you are with your friends and can not be - than they are not real friends and you deserve a new start. Be strong and don't look back. I left my country when I was 19 for multiple reasons. When I felt 'shy" - I just acted like I was the most open and outgoing person. It worked for me. I am here in the States, I am married and happy. Good luck! My heart goes to you!

Answer 3

Bad. Definitely bad. If you need a fresh start, just go back to school a whole different person, going to a new school seems sort of advanced. At least you have friends in your current school, you know?