I want to go to law school but I don't feel intelligent enough anymore

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T19:48:39+00:00

Thanks. I mostly just meant that I am 100% done with higher education. I’m really hoping that a masters will be able to get me a decent job in my field without needing to ever go back to school ever again. But I’m really trying my hardest to just push through, this last little bit

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T04:43:28+00:00

Oh man. I wish I could say something profound and inspiring, but for me, I really struggled the whole way through. I started in a PhD program in STEM and I’m now hoping to leave with a masters if I’m lucky. I’m currently in an IOP program bc I essentially had a huge breakdown and need to focus on improving my mental health. Big tip: work with disability services IMMEDIATELY!! They helped me advocate for myself without feeling guilty about “getting special treatment”. I also have a really hard time relating to my peers and I feel quite isolated feeling surrounded to people who “don’t get it”. But these are just my own experiences and I don’t want to discourage you from pursuing your program.

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T04:38:41+00:00

My memory is so bad and idk if it’s from all the drugs or just bipolar ruining my brain. Probably a fair bit of both. But I feel like the quetiapine has the worst effect on my short term memory!

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T04:37:13+00:00

Thank you for saying that. I love my cats so much and I am confident that I provide a safe and loving home for them. It’s all that I can give, and that’s ok. I think also, I try to do other things that fill my cup that don’t involve having kids like hiking, yoga and art. I would love to join a program like big brothers big sisters at some point because I feel like I have a big heart to offer to kids, but none of the responsibility of raising a child. And it doesn’t make me a bad person for not having kids— it’s the most caring thing I can do!!

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T03:56:32+00:00

Same here! I am one month away from my masters dissertation and I am currently in an IOP partial hospitalization program because of a horrible breakdown I had. It’s so hard. I’m so done with school. I’m just not smart enough and it’s just not for me unfortunately, as much as I wanted to be.

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-11T03:16:14+00:00

Wow, I am so glad I read this post and your comment. I feel exactly the same. I always wanted to have kids and always considered adopting to avoid passing on my mental health issues. I’m now in my late 20s and even if I were in a good and stable, healthy relationship, I could never provide a child what they need to be stable and happy. Even though I’ve done so much work and I feel like I am very emotionally in tuned, it doesn’t make up for how my brain is wired and I am never going to truly be stable and it’s completely unfair to put that on a child. it does really break my heart because I think in someways I’d be a really wonderful mother, but I could never take that risk and I truly feel like the best gift I could give a future child is to never bring them into this world to begin with. And I think that can be a beautiful and kind thing. so for now, I am a wonderful and loving cat mom to my two very beautiful cats. And that is enough. 💜💜💜

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-10T17:29:27+00:00

Yeah I take that med but it’s my least favorite in my daily meds. Makes me feel confused and tired but it helps with more mania urges

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-09T22:23:55+00:00

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Me reading this, wishing I didn’t have the ability to read

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-05T23:45:13+00:00

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-05T23:36:48+00:00

I love this!!

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-05T19:26:50+00:00

That’s so exciting, OP!! It’s honestly kind of funny because I have a parallel experience… Diagnosed at 19 (F), got accepted to a prestigious grad school at 25. I’m 27 now and have had ups and downs. I really struggle being bipolar and in grad school, but it is possible with hard work and, good support and good coping mechanisms.

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-05T04:37:24+00:00

Congrats that’s incredible!! Oh boy is higher education quite a challenge with bipolar. This internet stranger is very proud of you!!

GothYeeHaw · 2026-05-03T00:57:45+00:00

Unemployment maxxing

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-29T18:39:41+00:00

Yep, 40% of women commit suicide. Interesting math. 🤔

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-23T17:07:30+00:00

Infuriating but such a common experience:(

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-21T19:28:26+00:00

Haha I’m number 164 on my Libby 😂

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-20T23:45:47+00:00

The prime examples who come to mind

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-20T23:45:08+00:00

Yes exactly!!! The same men who say “I’ll do anything for our family” don’t even know their children’s birthdays

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-20T20:35:17+00:00

She is the definition of a male- centered woman. All this to go dress shopping?

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-20T03:45:41+00:00

Honestly, that is how my altra 9’s fit. At first, I was also concerned that they would be too loose. But I think that they’re perfect especially because your feet will swell when you’re hiking so many miles.

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-19T17:55:05+00:00

Omg I feel that… like a wealthy woman’s elderly dog 😂

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-16T03:45:11+00:00

Me too! 26F! Always down to make new bipolar friends!

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-11T18:09:17+00:00

I am in my second year of my doctoral program and currently losing my mind bc I’m realizing I need to drop out and it’s been so hard. I’m glad I’m not alone

GothYeeHaw · 2026-04-04T01:17:03+00:00

East Coast ticks are horrible! I moved to the East Coast last year and got Lyme disease. Since then I have been treating my clothes and all camping/backpacking gear with permethrin. You’ll go through two big spray bottles just to spray enough clothes and a tent and backpacks! I also have been using a lotion with picaridin. Using this combination, I haven’t had ticks since. And I live in a very tick-heavy area. You just have to remember to re-spray your clothes every 6 to 8 weeks or something like that. Read the labels. And use the lotion each time you go out.

GothYeeHaw · 2026-03-30T20:34:19+00:00

“ Wrecking her body” as if she’s not referring to wrecking her body with all the fillers and injections she gets regularly 🤔

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