So excited for christmas I can't Sleep?

Question

Hi, im 13 and a boy, i am so excited for christmas that it has been affecting my sleeping schedule lately, it is december 13th while typing this, and that means only 12 days until christmas, and 11 days until christmas eve, i get out of school on the16th, so i only have 4 more days (counting today), but i consider it only 2 days, because on thursday, my school is having an all day assembly (something about motivation?) and on friday, we are having a huge dodgeball game, its teachers against students, there are about 35 teachers, so 35 kids got to sign up for it, the rest of them get to watch it, me and 4 of my closest friend signed up, so i am really looking forward to it, any ways, back on topic, christmas is my favorite holiday, and even though there is less than 2 weeks it feels lie there is 6 months, the past 2 days have dragged on for what seems like forever, i havent gotten much sleep lately which has made me fall asleep in class alot and made my grades go down, also, yesterday we decorated our house, and we are doing the finishing touches later today. I need tips on how to make this next 10 days fly by. Also i need some help, my family is very wealthy, my parents kind of spoil me and my 16 yer old sister, because when i asked my mom and dad how much they usually spend on me and my sister for christmas, they said they usually spend about $5,000 on each of us, for my sisters birthday last month, my parents bought her a brand new Bugatti. My parents spoiling us makes me kind of mad because at my school there is another kid whos family isnt as wealthy as mine, but everybody hates him because they think all rich people are stuck up, nobody knows except for my 2 of my best friends, and another kid who saw my house when they drove by once, my 2 friends promised not to tell anyone, but the other kid who found out is most likely going to tell someone, so im very worried that everyone will start hating me, please help me, this has me very scared!

Answer 1

Well, I know how you feel when you feel your parents are spoiling you. I was in that situation my middle school years, but my dad's health has taken a turn for the worst, and medical bills are "taking away" from his "Christmas funds" for my brother and I. So looking back, I wish I was a tad bit more appreciative than I was then. I can't even bring myself to ask for anything this year, because he deserves a lot more than my brother and I do. I wouldn't worry about the little brats that think you're stuck up, when you're obviously not. And maybe an extremely mature step you could take, is to talk with your parents about how you feel uncomfortable with the amount of money they're spending on you/your sister. If you do end up talking with them, MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE you make it clear that you're very thankful for everything they've given you, or they might take it the wrong way. You really seem like a smart guy for your age, I bet you can do this.

And as for sleeping problems, meditating works for me :). I know it sounds silly, but if you can learn to control what goes through your mind, you can accomplish a lot more things in life later on :). I'm serious! :P in high school youll be more excited about the holiday break from school you get more than the actual holiday itself haha. I hope this helped :D. Happy holidays

Answer 2

If you want some sleep I recommend eating stuff like yogurt, milk, and chocolate. These items may help you rest. Christmas is a very exciting time and it is okay to be excited. It is very unusual to hear someone be mad because they have money. As to the kid try talking to him. Maybe he will understand you and nothing will get out. Try using persuasive techniques and become his friend even if you do not like him. If he tells one person then its probably going to spread out throughout the school. The best course of action is to act that your parents don't give you any money. So, go around don't bring too much money or expensive items to school. Get in a diversified group. Become friends with some of those that aren't "so fortunate". Just communicate, don't try to explain yourself. Show that you are different. Depending on how you act is how people will treat you.



As students mature these kind of things matter less. If anything just give it some time.

Answer 3

yup. its a bummer, im so excited i can't sleep either, try listening to music/turning the tv on well your going to sleep it will distract your mind and you should be able to get a decent sleep. :)

Answer 4

That sucks you get out on the 16th, I get out on the the 21th oooooooooooooooooooo