What would you do?

[CagneyDog]

It is very possible that you are dealing with something like ADD, depression (it doesn't mean 'sad', but total lack of motivation is a big symptom), or even some learning challenge you were born with.
Which reminds me - when was the last time you had a good checkup?

Just look at other possibilities - you may have been fighting an uphill battle that has nothing to do with you.

HUGS!

I actually have been wondering about this. However, I'm only unmotivated when it comes to things that I rather not do. Ie: school. I'm not unmotivated to get out of bed every day, or do fun things that I enjoy. So maybe it's not depression? I just can't imagine how everyone could possibely be experiencing the same level of unmotivation that I am and still succeed. How do they test for something like this?

Last good check up..forever. Once we find a decent doctor I will have one soon though.

Miss Z - my marks do go up and down according to what is happening in my life in general. I don't really trust anyone that easily and something about talking to the teachers in my school embarresses me. Although that is an extremely good idea. I do agree, staying in school is the best choice. However, online school is just as succesful, as a matter of fact a lot of the highly academic kids do some classes online in order to do the stuff they can't fit into their time table. I just feel like traditional schooling isn't working for me and that I need to try something different. However, what if that doesn't work either. Then what? I'm just really confused about this...

[Catty1]

Well, when you and your folks and the principal meet, that would be a good time to look at options.

Maybe the principal can recommend a good doctor.

Offer to go through some testing, say you are willing. That will also show that you want to solve this problem. All these tests are done on paper - and there are some very good tests that can help pinpoint a challenge.

Go into this with the idea that all of you are a team wanting to find an answer.

I can certainly see not wanting to go to school if you have trust problems. This may be an area you can ask for help with...because it will carry on into your life beyond school as well. A good time to work on it is now.

Take care!