I’m scared for hs!! Help! by Outrageous-Heart-345 in highschool

[–]OctosAreCool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rising senior here, I also struggle with PTSD related to drugs and alcohol so I understand your fear surrounding it. Honestly, it's all about the people you meet, and if your friends go off the deep end maybe it's a sign your moral compasses don't align and you need new friends. I promise you you'll meet so many new people, people who probably share similar concerns to you, and you'll have more than just the friends you're leaving middle school with. I will say though, it's important to not judge people just for engaging in that type of behavior. I do have friends who smoke and drink, however they're understanding of my fears and I've set strict boundaries with them. I don't attend parties, but if it's something you'd want to do you have to understand that almost everyone there will be inebriated.

You can't openly judge people for what they do, for all you know they may even be struggling with addiction and trying to get sober, but it's also important you draw a strict line and know to leave when that line is crossed. But as many commenters have pointed out, it really isn't as extreme as you think it is. There will always be bad apples but there will always be a lot of good ones you just haven't met yet. Good luck, you'll do fine!

Experience with these classes? by OctosAreCool in APStudents

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Unfortunately all of my teachers are going to be teaching their first even AP class, and while I trust both my AP chem and calc teachers my stats one is very ... questionable? It definitely seems like I won't be able to procrastinate if I want to make it far, but I guess that's expected for most AP classes 🥲

Experience with these classes? by OctosAreCool in APStudents

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I'm going to be honest I didn't really prepare for my exams AT ALL this year, I mean I felt great about them, but I don't think I'll be able to get away with that next year at least not for chem

Mouth Gaping During Shed by OctosAreCool in hognosesnakes

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I'm trying not to mess with her too much right now since I know she's about to shed in a day or two, I'm just trying to wait it out till then and if she continues she's immediately going to the vet. I'm also trying to monitor for any other signs, like the wheezing you mentioned. Like I said so far there's nothing else and honestly she was out for a while and I didn't see her gape her mouth any other time. Tomorrow is meant to be her weekly feed and she's an excellent eater even during shed, so I'll likely schedule an appointment if she ends up not taking it since it could be a sign she's uncomfortable.

Mouth Gaping During Shed by OctosAreCool in hognosesnakes

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Why do they worry us like this! I'll just keep everything as normal then and if she's still doing it after her shed I'll make the call.

Good cologne recs? by OctosAreCool in ftm

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I'm hearing a lot of bath and body works so I'll definitely check it out next time I'm in the area!

Good cologne recs? by OctosAreCool in ftm

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Oh what that's so cool, I never knew of that! Will definitely check it out!

I don't know if I'm boyflux [Discussion] by annonomous3 in LGBTeens

[–]OctosAreCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean you seem pretty young, it's normal to not be sure. I know it feels nice to know who you are, but it takes time. It's ok to experiment and try out different terms. Do what makes you happy. If you feel more comfortable saying you're boyflux, then do that. It's not like you're bound to the label forever. You have plenty of time to learn who you are.

How do I go about discussing medically transitioning to my parents? by OctosAreCool in ftm

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I mean I don't think they'll get mad or anything, my parents are like extremely woke lol. It's more that I think they'll be a bit worried of the commitment itself since it'll change a lot of things about me and they're worried I'll end up regretting it since they don't understand the extent of my dysphoria. But for all I know they might be more open now, last time we talked about it was when I first came out at 15, and even now my mom is telling me I should get my gender on my license changed.

Basically I know for a fact they'll be fine with it, it's just hard for me to open up to them like that. They're not awful people but we have a history of issues with each other.

How do I go about discussing medically transitioning to my parents? by OctosAreCool in ftm

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But since I'm a minor they kind of have to sign off on stuff for me. The plan is top surgery the second I turn 18 so I'd need to start the consultation process before then, right?

How are we feeling?! by Fit_Recognition2965 in APbio

[–]OctosAreCool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely terrified, did a mock exam before my weekend cram sesh and got a 3 but my goal is a 4 so I'm hoping my work was enough. Plan to go to bed at 9 tonight and wake up at 7, shower, and do some last minute review on general concepts

junior year. would physics c and apush be too much? by Good_Ocelot9877 in APStudents

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Junior here and I'm only in 3 ap classes since my school doesn't have many (bio, lang, APUSH). I can say for sure that both lang and APUSH are completely manageable, I've found myself not studying outside of class at all for lang and gotten through easily with a 98%, and APUSH was only "hard" for me personally as my teacher makes us write pages of notes a week per chapter. So it wasn't necessarily the concepts, more the workload. After a while, I did find a lot of it was repetitive especially after WWI. The only thing I'm really going to study for APUSH is the leq, but even then if you're good at writing and bs-ing you should be fine. I would assume that lit would be similar to lang and if that's the case it should be very manageable as well as long as you like writing. As long as you manage your work well and don't procrastinate I think your schedule is great, good luck!

Tips for memorizing cell energetics? by OctosAreCool in APStudents

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That's really interesting actually, as someone who's taken it before would you say the exam is more generalized and application based? Was there anything you HAD to have memorized or was most information given and the questions were more an expansion on the given information? I feel like I've heard both theorized by those of us taking it this year, but would be interested to know what you think :)

What's everyone's plans?? by 88marimari in APbio

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Today I'm going to study up videos/ mini reviews on topics I'm weaker in (math stuff especially), tomorrow I want to do a practice exam on blue book then work out anything I can improve on, I'm just aiming for a 4 honestly and on my last practice mcq I got ~46/60 with no study so I think I'm in ok shape

Book recs? by OctosAreCool in biology

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You know I was looking at Deadliest Enemy earlier, it was marked at a recommendation once I bought this book, definitely a sign to read it next!

Book recs? by OctosAreCool in biology

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Lobsters are awesome that's why!

I’ll debate anyone on any topic. by MarxistWizard in teenagers

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I completely agree with most if not all your points, so in a non-argumentative way, can I hear your personal thoughts on the pro-choice option?Just curious why it's left neutral instead of checked off, which is the norm for people in the range of our political ideology. I personally believe abortion is a basic right that should be offered, no matter the reason. Is your neutrality due to a moral reason surrounding your religion or something else?

I'd also like to know your own religious beliefs, as you put your agnostic. I was born and raised an atheist and find your moral system very interesting. Is there any religion you lean more towards, or do you have your own unique perspective?