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I Am Weird

Hi this is about my first day of school and how I feel kinda.. I feel like the complete polar opposite of the people around my age at school and that no one can understand how I feel or think. Many teenagers would think that way now that I think about it, but on their surface it looks like they're all the rest. I feel like I'm the only person who doesn't try to have the same mask as everyone else at school. When I wake up, I don't check to see which "friend", that I barely know, did what yesterday on snapchat or instagram and make a fuss about that, I just check the weather and say good morning to the people I love. (I'm saying "I" so much, I don't mean to come across self-centered or self-righteous.) During school I just go for the learning new things and a future. I'm an overall average student. (if average includes not talking to anyone) Whenever I walk into class I feel left out, being attacked by eyes since I'm that new kid who isn't white who moved in last year, walking through the halls I just see glares that weren't meant for me (i think) but take them personally anyways. But those aren't new feelings, even though it feels surprising every time. They all talk about how they're going to "smoke pot at the field" and "f*** this person later" or how they "scored a girl last night" it's like they're in a rush to grow up but still not care of what lies ahead. I get it, that there's a lot to enjoy at this stage in life and I don't want to rush to the next, but it feels like nothing here is in store for me, so I want to be in that next stage and move on from all these people.
KeithJagger · 26-30, M
I felt the same way in high school but the truth is most people really do feel the same way you do. It's not something you realize until you get older but people do feel that way as teenagers. You just don't see it because most people at that age do hide it unless you really get to know them. Remember that your only seeing what other people want to show you. Especially at your age.

When your a teenager you really don't have a clue as to who you are or what your supposed to be. Im nothing like how I was as a teen whatsoever. You will change so much as time goes on. Its hard to view the world like that when your as young as you are because your just starting out and the only world you've known is through school and family members.

Just try not to take it so seriously. You aren't alone. Nobody has a clue at your age. Your just beginning to deal with a real social life and complicated emotions. I gurantee you that 90% of those people in school, in about five years ago will be totally different more mature people anyways.

That being said, my advice to you is to remember they aren't any different then you. They get nervous about what others think of them, they feel as anxious and as out of place as you do, they aren't just teens wearing a "mask" they also feel complicated emotions. What your feeling is totally normal for someone your age. So just relax and be yourself. Do what makes you happy. That's always the right answer.

 
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