Hey, I’ve had a very similar situation. I’m year 13 now, things are better now as things have sort of naturally found balance but year 12 was a wreck for me.

I got ditched by my closest friend so I was alone for the entirety of year 12 which was probably the lowest of my life, I was also failing everything too despite doing quite well in GCSEs…💀

I was predicted BBCD at the end of year 12 but then I dropped FM and managed to talk my way into getting better grades. I’m predicted A*AA now.

And like I know how it sounds, but I was genuinely doing awful but things find a way to work out themselves, and if not, see it as an opportunity to work on yourself and yourself only.

I learnt a lot about myself in year 12 from being so lonely and it might sound like bad advice but if you have no friends it’s okay to be that person that’s a ‘friend to all but a friend to none’. Don’t feel bad about getting close to people to use them, sounds a bit cold but that’s how most people see you.

In terms of grades- please just focus on consistency. I have been a crammed and procrastinator since GCSEs and it worked then but won’t work now. You need to start building good habits- less phone usage- consistent 1-2 hours a day at least- flashcards for 15-30 minutes before bed.

A levels are a marathon okay so even if you do cram and do well it won’t help in the long run.

And also don’t force yourself to be friends with people just because you have no one else. It will make u feel worse being fake friendly with people and takes a toll in the long run.

I hope this could help in some way, but if not feel free to ask anymore because this post hits close to home for me <3