Hey Pandas, Talk To Me About Your Latest Issues Or Struggles. I’m Here To Listen (Closed)
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I think my biggest struggle is quite common so I don't like to make it seem like a problem. I'm 33 so I'm peak millennial. Lol. Everything just seems to be going so wrong and we have no control over it. The environment is being destroyed and exploited. Our resources are dwindling but our population keeps growing. All levels of government is corrupt with bribes and old people that think they know best. On top of that, the economy is getting worse. I can't afford basic comforts even though I work 8-5 everyday. I can't afford real estate or anything of the sort. There is nothing to enjoy unless you've benefited from wealthy parents or got a lucky break in life. It's just all gone to sh*t (pardon my language). The icing on the cake you ask? I've always been an anxious overthinker which has really put a dent in my social and relationship life. It's practically non-existent. I'm now barreling down a road towards 34 years old, with things getting worse by the second and having missed on any sort of real connection with someone, so I feel like I've missed the boat and there is a hole in the lifeboat (I kind of switched metaphors there but you get the point lol). Thank you for listening. It is much appreciated and felt good to type. :)
I really hope you don‘t think I‘m stalking you because I reply to you more often than to others. It‘s just that when I read your comments or submissions I so often think „yeah, same here“. I‘ve been struggling with depression and anxiety too and the pandemic has set my progress back by years. I am really scared of what will come mostly for the same reasons as you, especially when it comes to the destruction of the earth. I know that nothing I am writing here will really help you, but maybe it is a little solace that you are not alone with what you think and feel and that there are people who think this denzoren-guy is really a fine person.
I didn't think that at all and I enjoy seeing your comments. Oh yes, the pandemic has really been a huge factor. I had started therapy just before the quarantine started too. It did help reading what you wrote because it shows me, as you said, I'm not alone with these thoughts. I'm not the only one that finds it worrying and that makes it a bit better because there are more people out there who would like to see a positive change. Also...thank you :) I try to be a good person, I'm not nearly perfect, but I try to learn and grow as much as I can. You've got the same train of thought to you're also a great person!
Load More Replies...You and the rest of us are worried about what is happening around us. Don't dwindle on the negative, but try to be positive. Look up some good news and focus on that. Smile. How are your studies going?
That's a good idea. I'll give that a try. It's going well so far. I'm halfway through my program. Three more semesters and I'll be finished to move on to the next step. Thanks for asking.
Load More Replies...I'm 60 and fret over younger Americans like yourself. I have extreme guilt about the environment, even though I am a "tree hugger". I do my best to help clean up and believe every day is "Earth Day". I have no kids. I knew a long time ago that the planet was over-populated and that things were going to get harder to endure. The only advise I can give about finances... invest in cryptocurrencies. I learned from watching YouTube videos and then opened an acct on Coinbase & Binance. If you could just invest a small amount of cash, $25-100, into ADA, CHZ, ONE, and VET, your financial situation will turn around within 5 years. I got into crypto 5 years ago and have made a pretty nice nest egg. Every time you have some 'extra' cash from bdays, xmas, etc., INVEST it. Tighten the belt even harder with your cash and invest those extra dollars. You'll be SO happy you did.
Thanks, it can feel like a living nightmare at times.
Load More Replies...First, life doesn't end in your thirties and second, life gets better. My mother-in-laws aunt was married to a man that beat her on the regular and verbally abused her for over 40 years. After he died and in her 70's, she met and married a man who was kind, wealthy and treated her like a queen. Right after they were married, he took her on a round-the-world trip for 9 months. She's never been so happy or had so much fun. Life gets better, you just have to keep trying. And stop putting the weight of the world on your shoulders. If you feel strongly about the worlds problems, do something about it. You never know...maybe while protesting the destruction of the rainforest you'll meet the person you were meant to be with.
My Father Died in May 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. My brother died on New Years Eve 2020 from kidney failure after a life long battle with alcoholism. My Mother died in June 2021. She died next to her bed, no one had heard from her in 4 days and the fire department had to break down her apartment door to get to her. My sister has had to arrange every funeral and settle all of their affairs because I'm 3000 miles away. I so wish I could give her a hug and take away the depression and pain she must be dealing with everyday.
You and your sister have had to deal with too much loss in such a short time. There is no time to catch your breath and deal with the loss. I feel for you and your sister. Send her a card and maybe some flowers.... I wish you all the best Carol. Bless you.
Thank you Caro Caro! I sent her a planter of succulents. She likes them because they stand up to low water and she often goes on car trips. Our Dad would always get us out of the house when our mother needed some quiet time. We'd drive around with absolutely no destination in mind. We would stop at small mom and pop diners for lunch or an ice cream dessert. Now she and I go on long drives and I think it helps us feel closer to him. I hope that the stars align and I can go on another long drive to see her in person.
Load More Replies...I feel you. I was making my own story on here when it got closed so I never got to post. I'm sorry all that happened
I am so sorry for your loss. This must have been traumatising for you and your sister. I lost my dad recently, I can imagine the pain you feel but triple this must be crippling. I hope you and your sister get to see each other soon and go on a long car ride together. You can be so proud of yourself to not loose faith. Love Bea
Screwed up Meds Narcissist Family Member Home projects with no help Changing jobs
They are. I'm starting over with what worked earlier. But in true Healthcare form, I was displaced and it was since November that I've been fighting either for meds or the right ones.
Thank you. I think once thing settle in the next few weeks, it'll be good. Just right now, I'm on the expressway to "This is Getting Old" town.
Cause people don’t understand so there being dumb
Load More Replies...Hey, been there. Graduated from college, started a new job remotely, moved to a new location, locked down from the pandemic and quit smoking all within the same 60 day period. And that narcissistic family member is why I live so far away from my brother and haven't spoken to him in over a decade. It will all smooth out soon.
That’s a lot of stuff. I hope u can get it all straighten out. I has faith in u 👍🏽
They are! Thank you. Feeling incrementally better, daily. Family Member is what they are. Even if I tried to explained, it'd still be my fault. So I'm done and with the rest it's one foot in front of the other...
I struggle with depression and anxiety I have a severely autistic 9 yr old who is often violent towards me ( biting kicking punching throwing things) I also have 2 other daughters 12 & 14 the eldest is struggling with mental health and identity issues ( sexuality gender ect) While my middle child is the proverbial girl with the curl either being angelic or being really hard work not listening at all and lying when she doesn’t get her own way on top of this I’ve got a bad back so everyday us spent in pain . I try my best but sometimes it’s all too much and I get overwhelmed but I g if ave to keep going everyday cause there’s no. choice
Not sure if you can find help with your son through a charity ? i know others that have help through charities but i'm in the UK so not sure if they work the same in the US but no harm in trying https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com/best-autism-charities/
My daughter went through the sexual preference and identity thing, too. I just let her figure it out and supported her. It only lasted maybe a year or so. She was also suffering greatly with depression. We were finally referred to a psychiatrist who was able to make a diagnosis and get on her on the right therapy treatment. No meds, just a great support system and counselling. The child mental health clinician became an advocate for her with the school because the school was countering her needs. She also had been diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay and the aide support she got in elementary school ended when she was in grade 6. I completely understand how overwhelming it gets. Don't be afraid to reach out to family and friends for help. It takes a village to raise kids.
Unfortunately we don't have a village we're so busy with ele all our friendships kind of fell away and family well his side won't/can't help and my side the only one who will help is my sister who has 5 kids 2 with asd and one with different medical issues so I only call on her in emergency
Load More Replies...Can't help you much, but I find my backpain is greatly helped by adequate pain medication. I use the max amount of paracetamol, together with the max amount of naproxen or ibuprofen, in the morning with some cafeine. This therapy was prescribed by the doctor, but they are all over the counter medicine, so you may want to try. Please ask advice of a medical professional if you must take this longer than a week. You may need protection for your stomach lining.
Thanks but am already taking cocodamol. Naproxen gabupenten and a muscle relaxant and Omeprazalone daily prescribed by the dr unfortunately still in pain a year later
Load More Replies...I have an autistic son that was violent towards me. Check with your doctor about putting him on Risperidone. It helps calm autistics with aggressive anxiety issues.
Tried it now trying aripiprazole and fluoxetine not working so well at the moment had 1-3 meltdowns everyday for about a week unfortunately she's got her big teeth coming through so not sure anything would help :( I just wish I could take away the pain for her
Load More Replies...Wow. I hope you have people around you who can support you. This is bloody terrible. I feel for you Laura.
Unfortunately we don't have any family who are both willing and able to help we do have sone help from the council in the form of pas who have her for up to 8hs in term time and 20 during holidays we're supposed to have overnight respite once a month but after 18 months of looking fir a suitable one I'm starting to run out of hope
Load More Replies...Can I add ? My Parents are raci3t and Sexist and homophobic.
Also, I am eating a black forest ham and cheese subway that I made myself and it is DELISH
I have a similar dad. He disapproves of me being bisexual and doesn't want me to cut my hair short because "women shouldn't have short hair" pshh.. I hate these kinds of people
Edit : Generally my mom is a bit racist but mostly my dad and the sexist part is mostly for my dad and homophobic parent is also generally my dad but my mom is kinda ok with 🏳️🌈 .
And my dad is the person who jokes about me being “ fat “ .
Load More Replies...Hi! i'm just another person struggling with their gender... I think i might be genderfluid but then when i think i'm my assigned sex i start going back on it all, thinking i'm just a cis who wants attention or to "fit in" and that it changes way to quickly to be valid... i'm just really unsure. i think i might ask a friend of mine to try gender neutral pronouns for me soon, but i'm really scared - its not like they wouldn't support me, but still... anyway, sorry for this word explosion.
I totally get that. That’s how I feel a lot too. But when you feel like your birth gender, you’re still valid. I will sometimes feel female for like five minutes, and then go back to being enby. I’m really bad at writing comments, but you’re definitely valid. And, like you told me, if your friends don’t accept you, then they’re not your friends. And take your time. You don’t have to rush coming out. I wish you luck :) <3
Thank you! that means so much! since everyone i know is so sure about their gender, its so amazing to hear from someone else in a similar position! thanks again!!!!
Load More Replies...I'm no expert but I think you should give yourself more time to figure this out. You don't have to "decide" but just let it happen. Be patient and strong. Big HUG coming your way.
Hey hey don’t worry that much! I’ve been gay for, like, ever lol. There comes a day when your like “BOOM I found it! I’m ( )! This feels right, imma flow with it!” If you don’t like it, just go fluid till your ready again. If you need help we, the LGTBQ+ community will be here to help! And if you wanna go on a virtual date, lol here I am, in my single sadness!
oh and i forgot to put in there i'm sorta questioning my sexuality with it, who i like vs who i want to be... that doesn't really make since but yah.
Mmmmm can’t help you there. That’s all you
Load More Replies...Just my immediate thoughts - can you decide for now to just be you without having to be labelled (by yourself or society) You and any changes are just part of you - and you are wonderful Xxx
Well everyone around me thinks I’m a psychopath and they want to send me to a mental hospital because I tried killing my self(wich I’ve tried multiple times). I recently find out that my ex was just with me so she could feel better about herself and didn’t really care about me. 100% I’m done dating because these happens every time I’m super tired and drained from work and then my case work( I have to deal with him because of probation) wants me to do a bunch of activities after words wich I don’t wanna I’m to busy and tired for that but I have to I’m just done with life. Literally losing it I just want a hug ;—;
I went through a very similar situation. I promise, you will get through this and be a more compassionate, empathetic, overall better person on the other end.
I give you a hug 🥺🥺 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 I don't want you to kill yourself because I love you and I care about you and your needs and your thoughts and your life 💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️
Tanks 🤗🥰 i promise I won’t die. Just for u
Load More Replies...sending a ghost hug, you can’t feel it but it’s there :) (つ .•́ _ʖ •̀.)つ
Juan, I'm sending my love and a HUGE hug your way ! Stay with us, we enjoy your company!
Also are u still on pics art
Load More Replies...if I was with you I would take you in my arms and hug you then we could sit down and I will listen to all your fears and problems. I am a grandma so I know how to hug and listen.
This is probably going to be pretty long, sorry. So first of all, I was just being misgendered a lot this week which made me kinda sad. I just came out like a month ago and I know there’s an adjusting time, but it still made me sad. Also I want a binder, I just don’t know how to ask my mom because it’s kind of an awkward question to me. I really hate my chest it just gets in the way and makes me self-conscious. I also want to get a YouTube/twitch channel but my parents at moms house (I have divorced parents) really don’t want me to have one. I kind of get why, but like I won’t show anyone my face or tell anyone my real name or where I live etc. I’d make one at dads house and just not tell mom, but I don’t have a good computer at dads house and I don’t have enough allowance to get one. Also I have a problem with my schools. For 3rd-5th grade I went to this really awesome public school, and it was fun. Then once Covid started I went back to homeschooling. I went to this real amazing homeschool co-op, and I met pretty much my core seven friends right now (I actually get to play DND with them tonight so I’m super excited about that :D)The things is, my public school promised to save my spot for 7th (if you left you can’t come back but they said I could). I don’t know if that would extend to eight or not, but I promised co-op I would stay with them for 7th. I would like to go back to my public school for eighth, to see my friends, and because my oldest friend said that’s it’s actually really LGBTQ friendly, and there’s another enby person. There are enby people at my co op but they’re high school so I don’t really see them. One of the reasons mom doesn’t really want me to go back to my public school is because she thinks that they wouldn’t except me. To be honest if they don’t except me I don’t really care, screw them they’re losing out on the wonder that is me. I don’t really have a reason that I want to go back except I want to see my friends again. Mom offered to try and find their emails by taking to their parents but that would be weird considering I haven’t seen most of them in over a year. Also (final thing I promise) I’ve just been kind of sad lately, and I have a huge thing of writers block. I have a story about the apocalypse that I’m working on, and I really like it, but writers block is just kicking my butt right now. So yeah. Any advice for anything is welcome. Thank you for reading. I just needed to rant :)
I think I need a therapist. Just someone I can talk to on a regular basis with no judgement. But again, idk how to ask parents to see one. I’ve been to one before for anger issues, but eventually stopped.
I'm so sorry. 🥺🥺🥺 But I'd prefer it if you did get a therapist because I care about you and I want you to be happy 😁
Load More Replies...It’s basically a really tight bra/undershirt that squishes boobs. Idk I’m really bad at explaining things
Load More Replies...I'm so sorry about everything, but just know you are loved and supported and there are so many people who are here for you. You deserve great friends, so if they don't support you then you don't need them. Also you did an incredible job coming out! As a fellow confused enby/genderfluid who has not come out to anyone at all yet, i really admire you for this! I hope you can get a binder soon, make sure to bind safe and get one from somewhere like gc2b! Sorry this was a bit of a long response but you are valid and deserving and so many of us support you!
Thank you :). If I do get one it will be from gc2b, they have good ones. You’re valid too :)
Load More Replies...My current job is killing me. I found a new job but I’m losing half my pay, but I took it because I can’t stay at my current one. They expect 50+ hours weekly and I’ve done that for nearly two years and it will kill me if I stay much longer. I’m worried with the new job I won’t be able to adequately support me and my son. I’m a single mother with no other support and while I’ve made a budget he has autism and the medical bills will be killer. What if I fail. What if I’m making the wrong choice. Why can’t I be better.
Sometimes you have to go with your gut even if you can't reassure yourself that it's the right thing to do. If the current job is eating you alive, plan as best you can and trust yourself. Good luck, that all doesn't sound easy.
Well if your job is killing you I think it's best you leave it. Don't be afraid to fail cuz in failing we learn. You cannot be of any service to your son if you're dead
You have made a positive decision to move on from a toxic situation - This is just the start - the next move/change could be even more beneficial Xxx
I don't like how I look and especially in a bathing suit. My family goes to a pool club and they like to go there a lot in the summer. I have major social anxiety and hate to be around that many people, especially in a bathing suit. I never want to go or swim and my family is getting really nosy and rude about my not wanting to go.
we spend a lot of time looking at ourselves. other people simply won’t notice! i have always been insecure about my appearance, and i get surprised if someone flirts with me, compliments me or says something nice! just focus on swimming and having fun! pool clubs are awesome, and swimming is great for your health! try different bathing suits, see which one you think hides your insecurities!
No one has the right to judge you. You are who you are...and the only person in control of that is you. People who judge and criticize other people on how they look are unhappy with themselves. If you show confidence in who you are...nothing anyone else says will matter. Stop listening to the haters and be yourself and proud of it!!
Thank you for your advice and support!
Load More Replies...There's no one way to define beauty because everyone is unique. As long as you see yourself as beautiful, that's all that matters. I hope this helps, I don't think we need to know you to know you're beautiful.
U look amazing. Don’t worry about other people. Some people are always gunna be mean and those people don’t matter 👍🏽
Thank you for being so kind and supportive. How do you knoe what I look like though?
Load More Replies...Thanks, also, how do you know how I look?
Load More Replies...It's perfectly OKAY not to "follow" the crowd. Even if the crowd is your family. Just DO YOU. One thing I have learned in my years, if something makes you uncomfortable, don't do it for the sake of others. It's so freeing to walk away and say, "no, that's not for me". Do It Like A Boss!
Well if people bother you and you don't want to go to a pool just don't go. You don't have to do it. You can also just wear what you want and find a nice shady spot an read books too if you can't be left home. Or ask to be left at a library. I felt the same growing up. Public displays of my body weren't my thing. Libraries were.
I don't like how I feel in a bathing suit, but my family forces me to wear it for "body positivity"
I'm sorry, I get how you feel
Load More Replies...Asshole neighbour stalking me, monitoring my movements and badmouthing me to other residents
Coming out to my mom, and not to my dad. (I’m bi) I came out to my mom, b/c I knew she would take it better. She told me not to come out to my dad and.. it’s a mess.
mines kinda dum, im on the edge of giving in to all of it. sex, smoking, cutting class, classic teenager stuff. but I am barely avoiding it. i dropped all of my old friends in the middle of covid just after my thirteenth birthday party, so I made new "more popular" friends I guess you could say, I now have my first boyfriend who I've always simped over but my friends kept me away from all that, because to them i was an option to hang out with when it was convenient. so me and (lets call him jake) jake started hanging out, we both really like marvel, but not in a nerd way, and so i started hanging out with one of his friends, and now i guess you could say I'm popular. but the worst parts to all of my drama is that the "it girl" at our school (lets call her cara) is also close ex and is SUUUUPPPPEEEERRR jealous, of me and jake because he is actually really happy with me and he wasn't with her. a couple of things you should know about cara is: she vapes, smokes weed, pretty much all of the stuff she can get her hands on at this point, tbh i wouldn't be surprised if she did coke. she has hooked up twice (that i know of) at the age of fourteen, she is genreally just a bitch but jake and her are still really good friends soooo idk what to do i do have friends other than her and jake, but i kinda have to be friends with her, its complicated. also, my mom literally stalks my phone, she has an app where she can see everything on my phone, soo ya shes crazy, and i cant have tiktok or snap, or insta, sooo ya. but i love her because shes my mom and she has "good intentions" and i have to deal with all of that while struggling with anxiety . . .
i’m so sorry! i get that this is difficult. everything you mentioned (sex, smoking, cutting class) should be carefully thought about. popularity doesn’t actually matter tho. it’s stressful and doesn’t help you with life at all. be the adult. think carefully about everything.
thanks so much this really helped
Load More Replies...i know im too smart to get into that s**t lol
Load More Replies...Oh , is it Circle ? My mom installed it too . But I got my hands on her phone and turned it off .
maybe? i think its called bark
Load More Replies...edit, at the part where i said ex, i meant jakes ex lol
Struggling with anxiety and depression. Always scared of something or feeling like I’m on the verge of panicking, plus feelings of uselessness. I’ve been hesitant to say my age on here but since you don’t know any other personal info about me, it should be fine. I’m 15 and feeling like there’s nothing I can do to help anyone else, and just watching as the world kinda goes to sh*t. Plus I can’t really do anything for myself. I’ve attempted to talk to my parents about the anxiety/depression but they just dismiss it and im not really old enough to do anything without their consent. So I kinda just want to give up on everything. It’s hard to enjoy things when there’s always a constant feeling of guilt/fear/just a lack of energy or motivation. I just want to go to sleep and give up honestly ¯_(ツ)_/¯. Also remember to drink water guys and take your meds if you have them
I feel for ya. Anxiety and depression can be crippling and people (for instance parents) who don't experience it don't understand. Something that got me through many a night when the struggles got to be too much was letting go of any kind of planning and anticipatory worrying. My only task was to get through until the next day. Sometimes you're the only one you can count on so take as much pressure off as you can. I don't know if that sounds trite, I hope not. Actually helped me a lot and years later I don't struggle like I did at your age. Hang in there.
Thank you, that’s very kind and I do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day, stay safe. Also I like your username.
Load More Replies...Hi without knowing which country you live in, can you get support at school or a doctor? I'm in the UK and at your age you can get confidential advice and help. Wishing you well and hope you find some support Xxx
Thank you Unfortunately I’m in the US and it’s really difficult to do anything without parents being involved
Load More Replies...my 13-year-old brother is really sick with some unknown sickness. he goes to the doctor a lot and they said he only has about a year or less to live. my older brother died almost 2 years ago and i don't wanna lose another sibling.
That’s really tough. I empathize with your pain and just know that no matter what happens, eventually it’ll get better and whatever pain you go through will end up becoming less noticeable and easier to bear. There are people here for you so please don’t give up. Take it one day at a time
I’m 67 my Mother is 88. Yep it’s a HUGE problem. The only thing it has taught me is that I will NEVER burden my children’s lives by insisting I have to stay in my home. If independence is only achieved by your family helping you it’s called being completely selfish.
I'm struggling to stay motivated enough to do chores and stuff after job. I want to lay down and sleep for 15 hours. I don't really want to do anything except watch some dumb videos, I don't even enjoy playing video games. But it'll pass.
The people who read posts like these are the reason you're writing it. Chances are we're in different time zones, different countries, probably even on different continents. However, at least for me, reading this reminds me I'm not alone, even if I am physically. It WILL pass. It's so hard, I'm trying to change the way I talk to myself, as I'd never talk to anyone else as poorly as I do. We are our worst enemies, or our best friends. And small success' is still a success.
That's called depression and anxiety. I have it too. There is help out there.
But it'll pass, ur right. You achieved an accomplishment just by waking up
Load More Replies...Allow yourself to not "accomplish" tasks after work.ay and watch whatever makes you happy and rest.
I just recently feel like I'm falling apart and can't hold it together anymore. I'm also starting high school and I'm so worried about it because I'm worried about being able the keep up with work and friendships and relationships and so much more. I'm just always anxious now.
Here's what to do; Yes, HS is going to be hard. But you're going to keep your eyes open for "That" adult. The one who smiles at you and genuinely asks how your day is. They remember you and check in. They're there, just waiting for you. It's going to be fine. Deep breaths, peaceful thoughts and REACH OUT when you feel overwhelmed. ~Sincerely, "That" Teacher who loves all her kiddos.
I know how that feels, my mom has anxiety and I calm her down when she needs
family will understand you dont see them as often due to work load , just try and make a once a week/2week meal and catch up with them if you can , do the same with mates , text them , call them , 5 mins now and then , so many ways to keep in touch so you can save time and work , good luck with school , you'll be fine
Tell yourself..."I'm going to get through TODAY!" Don't worry about where you will be in a month, a year or the next few years. Just work on TODAY. Breaking it down into smaller chunks makes it more manageable and less stressful.
High school was hard for me, but not nearly as hard as middle school. You're going to do great, just remember that grades aren't everything, its what you take away from your school experience. Remember to have fun! However that may be, I wish so much I hadn't worried the way I did because looking back from where I stand now, it seems silly and actually ended up making the whole thing worse on myself than it needed to be. You're figuring things out, no one expects you to be perfect, but everyone you ever meet (who matters) will just want you to feel happy with yourself.
My current job is killing me. I found a new job but I’m losing half my pay, but I took it because I can’t stay at my current one. They expect 50+ hours weekly and I’ve done that for nearly two years and it will kill me if I stay much longer. I’m worried with the new job I won’t be able to adequately support me and my son. I’m a single mother with no other support and while I’ve made a budget he has autism and the medical bills will be killer. What if I fail. What if I’m making the wrong choice. Why can’t I be better.
my life is confusing i don’t know how else to put it. i’m starting the 8 th grade in a month, and i’m just so scared. this year school is until 4, with a 5 min break between periods. next year… i might have 9 periods or even 10, meaning school is till 5, and homework on every subject. guys stress me out as well, text me that they like me and i’m just so, so confused rn. guys flirt with me and i get this isn’t a huge problem, but it just makes me feel uneasy and uncomfortable. just leave me alone ahhh, i have other problems. i’m also incredibly pressured into having good grades. i had a 4.0 gpa in 5 th grade, and last year i had 3.9. my parents are pressuring me so much aaaaah. i have to start working soon to be financially independent by the time i’m 16 (in 3 yrs), which is when i’m leaving to nyc without my parents. it’s just all so soon. i have problems with my health, and i’m dizzy often. i have meltdowns quite often, and i’m kind of just falling down into this mental health problems pit.
Also , a 3.9 GPA is very good . Be proud of yourself . If your parents pressure you , just try , but don’t push yourself too hard . You’re doing very well.
thank you! i have to push myself as much as i can, though. i have so many classes, and our schools have only 11 grades. to get into a good university i need great grades :/ im always scared that im never gonna be enough and im not smart enough. im planning on learning 2 or 3 more languages (i currently speak 3), and that’s a lot as well. i also need to do volunteer work, get a job and etc
Load More Replies...Gurl , this is what I do . During class periods ( quarantine way ) , During breaks , I try to finish a bit of the harder homework’s . That way , I at least finish the harder one first and finish the easier ones . That way its easier for me . Also during lunch , I usually finish extra-curricular class homework’s . Also take care of yourself. Weekends do something calming . Baking helps me . I prefer a delicious strawberry tart for you . But again , take care . * sending virtual hug *
thank you so much! i love baking but for some reason my cookies never turn out perfect haha our breaks are 10 mins (and our lunch). we have to travel between classes every period, and get ready for the lesson. i love weekends :) thank you for the hug 🤗
Load More Replies...Why are you going to NYC without your parents? Do you plan to become legally emancipated?
i’m probably going to nyu, and plan to spend some time there. my parents said they may come with me for a year, but i’m really nervous about getting a job, finding a place to live, and etc. it’s all so terrifying
Load More Replies...i’m sorry if you’re reading this and thinking oh i have bigger problems, but please give any advice
Find more time to sleep. As much as you don't want to hear it, you sound sleep deprived. A 13-yo needs 10-12 hours of sleep to thrive.
Load More Replies...Recovering from my 2nd spinal fusion surgery. It's going a lot better than the first, but there is still pain, and boredom. Once I'm fully recovered, I won't need another fusion for about a decade, hopefully, and that will be in my neck. I'm getting around ok, but still on pain meds and sleeping a lot. Sometimes no pain, some nerve pain, sometimes more sore. But it's never as bad as it was before surgery! Also, got called from f.i.l's assisted living in another state yesterday, he was really agitated and screaming. They sent him by ambulance to hospital. He.. had never got Medicare part B, and only had Part A and VA. But we found a way the VA will cover his hospital stay. Still, husband wants to visit him, but can't really leave me to make the 6 hour drive. He calls frequently, and Dad is well medicated, but hub still is frustrated at it all. My bff says she can stay with me, but he doesn't want to drive alone, find a room, drive back, and still have to work Mon...
I got usual life struggles. Need an 2nd part time job but every part time job wants their employees available around the clock, 24/7, or they don't consider you. I've got rent increasing every year. Don't know how people can afford to live on their own. my daughter just graduated but she's special needs and is going into a program to help her find accommodating employment. Her dad is just letting us go adrift, because he's starting a new family with someone he just met last year. Fine. He can be that way. We're hoping she can be accepted on an affordable insurance plan. I'm trying to get a side art business going but that's more of a strategy game than struggle. I've got a good, repeat customer in the family, thank goodness. I could actually leave my current job any time, now, as I don't want to be doing this for 35 more year. No. No. GAWD No. NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
My son leaves for college soon, leaving me alone for the first time since my husband died.
Start planning how you will spend some of your time. Have something to look forward to when it's just you and don't wait until he leaves. It's going to be an adjustment but it'll be okay!
I'm feeling super self-conscious these days and sometimes wear hoodies even if it's super hot
I'm sorry to hear that. Try to talk to yourself like you'd talk to your best friend. Ex. you wouldn't call them fat/ugly, so what should you talk to yourself like that? It's much easier said than done, but I really hope you feel better soon!!!
Thanks for that, it might help!
Load More Replies...Since the begining of the pandemic I've developped a light online pandemic addiction (mainly books) and it's starting to create financial issues and some tension at home. I'm aware of it and working to go back to normal. The positive aspect is that I always have lots of choice when I want to start reading a new book.
I don't read ebooks anymore, only paper and I support my local bookstore ;)
Load More Replies...just a few weeks ago I read a post on BP about how kids who were bullied in school were not in fact ugly and unlovable and so on. And I realized that this had been my biggest problem, and that is where it came from. It should have been a relief, but it's just too late, I've internalised it so much and so deep that I don't think I can ever come back from that and come to believe that I am not ugly or lovable or worthy, etc. I'm grateful that one person posted it for people to see, because it will probably help a lot of people, but the only thing it did for me was to put it into words, into coherent sentences.
Could you look into having therapy? It would really help you - and you deserve to live your life without this past trauma being with you Xx
EMDR is brilliant - I've had and it works, as you will know some issues can't be forgotten but EMDR tucks them away in a safe place so they don't interfere with you, best of luck to you Xxx
Load More Replies...I am not happy with my marriage with my husband. I have been married for 18.5 years.
Can you find some counselling - you can safely discuss what's going on for you - and the decide what to do going forwards Xxx
Being at my dad's I hate him and he hates me Thank God I can go to court soon and get this over with. He lies to me Yells at me for no reason Tries to come up with reasons to take my phone away He's worse than I make it seem Because of this I no longer show any interest of contact towards him and do my best to avoid him I don't wanna see him, I don't wanna look at him I don't even wanna breathe around him! He always reeks of disgusting body spray I just hate him
Family are often the most toxic people in our lives. I don't know you at all, other than I can tell you're a much better person than him. I have "toxic" family members, hardest thing I've done on my life was cut them out in a way that made me keep some semblance of self respect, but it was the best decision I could've made. You'll get through this and you'll be a stronger person for it. Juan is right, we're here for you and we'll help you be the most bored panda you want to be :)
well for me i have a hard time just generally opening up to people which is really bad because I am going to a private school with totally new people.I have gotten out of touch with my best friends and i can mask my feelings perfectly.
Haha, petty struggle, but that YouTuber Flamingo, I have a crush on him. Why me 😩✋
This is true, but also kind of a joke lol? The real thing that I'm a bit annoyed with is, I don't want to share too much but I mistook admiration for having a crush on someone so now I feel slightly dumb? I'm ok though!
I quit my job on 7/8. And been looking for work. I just used last of money to pay off bills for this month. Going to be empty of cash this week when they payments cash. Trying to get unemployment because even though I quit the job it was because I had gotten injured but the foreman an boss sorta brushed it off that it was my fault. And actually over the 5.5 years there I’d never been written up but all that seems not to matter to the boss that says I’m unprofessional. Dude put it in writing or talk to me. So I’m hoping to get something from the state back. But like I mentioned I’m bow empty. I don’t want to ask my family to help. And I’ve stocked up on pet food for my cats and gassed my car too. So I don’t need much. I have a bag of hot dogs in the freezer. I’m just so stressed about being homeless in a few weeks an by the 10th the car ins will be due an not able to pay from my accounts. I’ve had job offers but I don’t want to go back to retail. I don’t want to work midnights (I have night blindness and going to or getting home in the dark is something I can’t do) or it’s part time very small hours that wouldn’t allow for a second job because they are so scattered. I don’t understand. I want a job but there isn’t anything that normal people can do. Also I suck at waitressing because I’m dyslexic and really bad at it. I’m more a machine person (f52) than a human interaction computer person. Help?
Had 3 strokes & 3 seizures, had to take mind numbing drugs which diminished my capacity to function, had a pretty wicked personality change. Today, recovered completely with only a small speech impediment. By the way I run a hospital!
In a nutshell! "Hey Pandas, Talk To Me About Your Latest Issues Or Struggles. I'm Here To Listen" (Closed) LOL!
Tryna decide whether I'm gonna laugh at that or not so let me just say "lol"
Load More Replies...Had 3 strokes & 3 seizures, had to take mind numbing drugs which diminished my capacity to function, had a pretty wicked personality change. Today, recovered completely with only a small speech impediment. By the way I run a hospital!
In a nutshell! "Hey Pandas, Talk To Me About Your Latest Issues Or Struggles. I'm Here To Listen" (Closed) LOL!
Tryna decide whether I'm gonna laugh at that or not so let me just say "lol"
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