Nothing Wrong With Studying

you're right... but you see, people's situations are not the same as yours... you're lucky because you can do that, but not all people have that luxury... some doesn't have the money to do the things they want, and the only thing left to do is to study... because expectations from people around you pressures you to excel... or some people are not just good at making relationships... there are awkward people in the world who needs the help... and some people even ostracizes those awkward people... it's a vicious cycle...

... You think this is the right place to give people easy solutions and parade how good you're doing....?
Not neglecting your mental health or social life? I was bullied, you think it was just a question of balancing things out????
You don't know a damn thing. You're just lucky you fitted people's standards so you didn't get alienated for who you are.

That was pretty much me in high school. We didn't have a lot of money, so I couldn't afford to participate in clubs and such. I had a lot going on in my life and I was really shy, so most of my time was spent on academics. Luckily, I wasn't bullied very much; I was mostly just ignored.
I knew that if I didn't get a good scholarship, I wouldn't be able to go to college. It was a lot of pressure. I kind of just survived school. High school and college were just a blur of surviving, working, and studying- not a lot of wonderful memories. But life calmed down and stopped being so nightmarish- I graduated, found a job I enjoy (it doesn't pay very well, but I love it), and I finally have a lot of great friends (and dare I say, a little bit of a social life). I didn't enjoy school very much, but I feel pretty lucky now.
I hope things work out for the main character, too. He is such a cutie and I want him to be happy.

good for you... the MCs situation is so relatable that i hope all those people who are the same as him would be able to change their situation for the better somehow... it's hard to see and experience this yourself...

Thanks. I have the same hopes for others in similar situations as well. :)

That I understand. I have to work two part time jobs to barely afford my uni tuition, provide for myself and my family. It's tough and it's obvious that people are not the same. I'm just saying that it's never simply just black and white. No one is holding a gun to someone's head and forcing them to abandon their social life and their own wellbeing. I lost so much weight and had eating problems when I was focusing too much on my studies, specially since I have to maintain my scholarship. There's nothing wrong with taking a step back and breathing for yourself.

Boohoo. My family is dirt poor and we live in a very small studio apartment. The only reason I'm even in uni is because I work two part time jobs and I'm studying to keep my scholarship for its discounts. I've lost weight (not bragging, I fainted once during a presentation) and I had eating disorders because I neglected myself. But do I hate everyone and everything, and blame people for my own problems? No. There's always a way, and when you give up like how you are, that's your own game over. You need to learn how to get over yourself because no one is going to hold your hand.

And sweetums, I was a queer kid in a Middle Eastern country. Don't come for me about being alienated.

That's awesome, I'm glad you found some stability and calm in your life.

Thanks. Congrats on your upcoming graduation and internship. Hopefully things will get a little easier once you don't have to juggle work and school. I know how difficult it is to juggle those two. Good luck!