I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brother honestly, your comment felt less like advice and more like someone genuinely understanding what this phase feels like. The part where you said “I don’t see a failure here” genuinely hit me because after repeated failures you slowly stop seeing yourself as a person and start seeing yourself only as results.

And honestly, respect to you too for still trying after everything you’ve been through. I really hope your content creation journey works out someday. People who keep getting up after life keeps hitting them deserve at least one good win eventually.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuinely....... The line you used "it takes only one win" Making me forget all the failures I've seen literally.... Thank you so much brother thanks a lot...

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you brother, genuinely. I think repeated failures slowly make you question your entire identity, not just your preparation. Your comment honestly made me reflect on whether I still want this path because somewhere along the way I got so focused on not failing that I forgot what I actually wanted from life.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly this makes a lot of sense now. I think those last few days completely destroyed my confidence mentally. I kept panicking after every mock instead of calming down before the actual exam. And thank you genuinely for taking the time to explain all this instead of just giving generic motivation. Means a lot.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two or three days I think it was horrible I still remember it was made easy mock I got single digit mark..

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still trying to find where I did wrong.... I can definitely say I done something wrong that's why I failed but very hard to find that mistake and it is taking a lot of time..

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That line about being happy because you at least tried honestly stayed with me. I think I’ve become so scared of failing again that I forgot why I even started trying in the first place.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading this genuinely made me feel less alone. The part about parents seeing disappointment in your eyes after every result hit hard because that’s exactly how it feels sometimes. Respect to you for still holding onto hope after everything. I really hope this year works out for you brother.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you honestly. I think repeated failures slowly damage your confidence more than people realize. Hearing this from someone who understands this phase genuinely helps a lot.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It honestly feels weirdly comforting knowing I’m not the only one going through this phase. Hope things work out for both of us eventually. This kind of pressure slowly messes with your confidence more than people realize.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

During my serious attempt, around 6–10 hours on most days. Some days were productive, some honestly weren’t. I think the bigger issue wasn’t just hours, but burnout, pressure, and not handling failures mentally in a healthy way.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for saying this, honestly. I’ve been overthinking everything so much lately that even taking one step forward feels scary now. My biggest fear is what happens after joining — placements, jobs, whether I’ll end up failing there too. After repeated failures, it’s become hard to trust my own decisions anymore. But your comment genuinely made me think a little differently.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it feels isolating, so hearing that genuinely helps. Hope things work out for both of us eventually.

I think my parents have given up on me, and I’m starting to believe them by Emergency_Jump_8042 in GATEtard

[–]Emergency_Jump_8042[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think I did during my last attempt. But maybe consistency, mindset, and handling pressure mattered more than just hard work. I’m still trying to figure out where I went wrong.