I think I have what is called "School Phobia"?

Yano i was the same.. the first say 2 years was ok.. then by the third year i started going less and less.. my mum was taken to court countless times and fined each time.. and of course threatened with jail. It was really hard to see her in that position because it was mainly my fault. She tried all sorts, locking me in my room (not literally but i wasnt allowed to come out), not being allowed to see friends, she took my tv & dvd, computer etc out of my room too but nothing worked. We had countless fights and it was a really bad time. She talked to my head of year loads and tried to sort things out but i still hated it. Year ten was worse than year 9.. and year 11 was worse than year 10.. i lost my circle of friends, and was behind on my coursework so i had teachers nagging me which made me more determined not to go. Towards the end of year 11 we got something sorted out were i went in 2 days a week for 3 hours to catch up on as much coursework so i could be eneterd for a GCSE. i got entered for 3.. i didnt even bother going in for them like the idiot i am. so now i have no qualifications and am currently 12 weeks into a 2 year course 2 get 5 GCSES so i cann enrol for my a-levels and then hopefully go to university. I dont wish i was back at school but i do wish i had got my head down and concentrated on my exams because it wouldve been so much easier! If you dont tell your mum your problems or the school then they cant help you.. most people just think your being a stubborn brat but i understand 100% how you feel and it aint nice.. school is the worst place in the world. If you dont feel like you can talk to your mum then maybe write her a letter and get things off your chest.. Just know your not the only one =) Good luck babe ♥

It's really simple: Face your fears. Although it seems that you don't like going to school, just face it. There's people in Africa that are dying for an education. You're lucky that you even have the opportunity to go to school. Also, try making some friends. Not too many, but a few. Also, become more social. If you face your fears, then you will be better off in the long run.

to avoid the verbal bullying just say "is that so, really?" very sarcastically, it shows you have full confidence in yourself also go to a teacher and get help to make the bullies stop, that's part of their job it is not tatelling if you aren't doing it just to get them in trouble.

It is possible that you have a phobia of schools. There is a phobia called Scolionophobia - Fear of school. I found it on a website. Its the A-Z list of Phobias. There are also some with fears of large crowds.

ha-ha not real but if u make friends you're going to get over it trust me

Hi Bekkie, You're not alone in this. Many people feel the same things that you've described. Problem is, most suffer in silence. There are probable diagnosis, but I don't believe in labeling people. You're an unique individual w/a common problem. A therapist, & possibly medication will get you past this speed bump in your road. One day, you'll be able to look back on this as a distant memory. You need to find a Social Worker you feel comfortable with. Word of mouth referrals work best for these things. Ask your Mom to discretely ask around for a local person who is good. Good Luck, Honey.

Reading this is like reading EXACTLY how i felt at school. It took a while to get recognised but i'm now taking an anti-depressant for an anxiety disorder and going to cognitive behaviour therapy and feeling a whoooole lot better, you should make an appointment with your GP and talk to them about it! before you go to sleep tonight try to think of all the things you dont want to face tomoro and how they can be overcome, not by not going into school, but in other ways, for example, some homework you havent done, go and see that teacher and explain. When you get up in the morning make the appointment to see the GP then go to school, i know you wont want to, but its just going to build on the situation unless you attempt it. Also, its never that bad when you actually get in to school is it? its just the initial getting there and the fear of what it might be like. Just try your best, if you cant go in, dont beat yourself up about it, tell your GP why you've missed school and they may be able to write you a note. =] hope thats some help dear keep smiling xx

While reading this,I started to remember how exactly I felt when I was in school.Firstly,I think you need: 1)to be sincere with your mother and open your heart with her. 2)Explain to your head of your school why your not going to school,plus tell her that you are being bullied.Dear,if you will tell her you won't make the ''chicken'' image but you will help yourself to feel better.BULLYING IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE.SPEAK UP.My head had been very helpful and caring for me and helped me very much to overcome that hard time in my life. 3)Without education you will NEVER go anywhere in life.So,ask yourself.Why should I skip school because of those dumb bi//hes and then I will fail my exams?Why should I repeat the grade,because of them?Why should I??The best solution is to GO TO SCHOOL.IN THAT WAY,YOU WOULD SHOW THEM THAT YOU ARE STRONG AND WON'T LET ANY IMBECILE MAKE YOUR LIFE HELL. 4)Try to make friends with someone with your class or otherwise join a club or something. 5)FOCUS ON YOUR STUDIES!!!!! 6)Tomorrow go to school.START A ''NEW'' LIFE. 7)You are not alone.You have your family who cares for you. Never give to much attention to what people say.unless you know that it is not true then you don't need to give a sh//. Good luck. Best of wishes. xxxxx :-)

Many years ago I fought the same problem and would actually get physically ill from the stress of having to go to school. Find a teacher you can talk to or an activity to get involved in at school. After years of being bullied though grade school and Jr. High, I finally hit a growth spurt my sophomore year and became a popular football player. No more bullies, and with the increase in acceptance came an increase in confidence. Years later I actually became a teacher.