I really need some help.

[DemureRose]

This weekend I got accepted to my top pick college! I am understandably super excited! However, I just got told that the college administrator is coming to my school and since I was the last person to receive an acceptance letter, they will be giving it to me in front of my class as a big presentation. At first I thought it was for everyone who received an acceptance to the college recently and I just happened to be the only one in my particular class, but turns out I am the only one in the school receiving recognition. I have to walk into class all normal and then receive yet another acceptance letter and lord knows what else Now it really isn’t a big deal, but this is totally not my thing. I don’t like my accomplishments broadcasted to everyone! I absolutely HATE attention of any kind, positive or negative. I already have to give a presentation this week in front of my class, I don’t know if I can mentally handle this too. I don’t understand why people don’t ask the person beforehand if they actually want the recognition! Plenty of my classmates would love to be publicly recognized for their achievements. Why couldn’t they have asked first? Because now I’m stuck in the position where if I just let it happen I’m going to be a wreck or if I message the person and express my dislike, they’ll have to change their plans! I just don’t know what to do.

[pink83737]

it will be over before you know it! it’s not the end of the world you won’t have to ever do it again ❤️

[hypercat54]

Why not speak to your teacher or the school counsellor? x

[DemureRose in reply to hypercat54]

I messaged her and asked if there was any possible way for someone else to receive the recognition and she said that the college already had my name down so I’m stuck.

[hypercat54 in reply to DemureRose]

Go sick that day? x

[DemureRose in reply to hypercat54]

Ha thought of that. But then I’ll disappoint people. Curse me for having a conscience 🙄

[pam4him]

Well, first CONGRATS!!!! That is awesome. Second, take a deep breath and try to go with it. I get it, I am the same way, but look at it like this, if we always take a back seat, we sometimes get overlooked when it was meant to be our time to shine. I hid for years, but then I found choir and being in a group helped break down that anxiety. From there it grew into solos, then speaking, and now I teach at a junior college. It was slow progress and hard work, but it can be done. Find a focal point to concentrate on and remember, take a slow deep breath, hold it for about 5 seconds, then let it out slowly to calm body and mind. Be proud, smile big for the picture, and let others applaud you. And, best of all, it will only take maybe 5 minutes to make the presentation. Again, CONGRATS!

[Cicinoodle]

when you realize people don't really care and are mostly into themselves.... you will suddenly will also not care and just do it for yourself and your family or you will wake up one day and regret it! been there done that!

[Anxietynomore]

Hold your head up high! This is an accomplishment mean't for you. Sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone to see what lies ahead. Do it afraid But do it. The future is full of progressions but we take them one step at a time. Baby steps if you will. Each step you take will make you stronger. Congratulations !!! ❤