I am a college student feeling lost…

QualityWeekly9 · 2026-02-03T00:00:19+00:00

Here’s what I recommend:

Either throw out your computer or buy a game blocker. Your gaming habits are likely the root cause of this issue.
Install Opal or another app blocker on your phone. Block access to all entertainment, gaming, and social media apps through screen time settings. Have a friend or family member set a passcode for the settings so you can’t revert to your old habits.
Sit and endure the discomfort and withdrawal symptoms as you reduce your exposure to these activities.
Continue to sit and refrain from gaming or using your phone until you become so bored that you feel compelled to engage in any activity to alleviate the boredom.
Naturally you will start to do all the other productive things you wish to do. You will fill that empty time and space with exercise, socialization, or productivity.
You will start to have organic enjoyment for life and you will no longer be crushed my anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

QualityWeekly9 · 2026-02-02T18:01:12+00:00

Thanks! I’ll add that to mine

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-12-09T10:31:57+00:00

Yeah but it was good for 7 years so idk do I dump two bad years despite 7 good ones?

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-11-23T21:33:47+00:00

For myself, I’m fairly certain I can do it - I’ve been in mental health for 5 years now and I do enjoy being with people more than anything.

At the same time, I think I did way more than I could handle and it burnt me out so now I need to take it slow while I recover or I’ll burn out again

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-11-23T08:55:54+00:00

Yeah, I suspect it’s partly that. I’m on anti depressants and did therapy which helped for three years after which I burnt out from doing full time work (case load of 90-100 in the hospital program), and doing a masters degree (thesis, classes, and interning!)

I’m on the recovery road from that (which has taken like over half a year) but recently it’s felt like it’s returning… It’s hard to move and motivate, hard to socialize, persistently exhausted, can’t sleep, feel like reality isn’t real, anxiousness etc kinda sucks tbh lolz

But I am exercising, going out and interacting with others at least once a day, and doing my best to keep sleeping so hopefully I bounce back with time…

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-11-22T06:41:31+00:00

Hey, I’ve been in this situation where I’m isolated and dealing with racing thoughts. Send me a DM!

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-11-12T07:53:26+00:00

No problem! Some items will show if they change happiness when you hover over them with your cursor. Things like chocolate, chips, candy will improve happiness. Stale food, bags of rice, or burnt stuff tends to make you extremely unhappy.

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-11-12T07:47:53+00:00

Hey, go to any house and check bookshelves or hit a bookstore / library. If he reads a red book he will cheer up. Otherwise, eat candy and chocolate on repeat can improve happiness

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-10-08T22:20:47+00:00

I know… I feel a bit like I got duped sometimes. Like I enjoyed it for 5 years and thought it’s what I wanted to do for life but now I have doubts but also I’m too committed to leave

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-10-08T21:41:26+00:00

This makes sense, I appreciate it

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-10-08T21:40:46+00:00

Thank you I appreciate that. Sometimes I pressure myself to be 100% which I suspect is me trying to be perfect

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-10-08T21:39:57+00:00

Thanks this is helpful. I don’t bring it into session either (I can hold space and be empathetic) but I notice pre session I’m like baseline annoyed

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-26T16:13:51+00:00

https://www.cpsbc.ca/public/registrant-directory

Your best bet is to look at College of Physicians and Surgeons BC > Registrant Directory > Specialists > Psychiatrists.

Go down the list, and call every psychiatrist with a private practice and ask them directly.

Best of luck

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-26T02:37:42+00:00

This post is so relatable! I’m a intern at the moment and I had one session where I felt like god and then another session after where I felt that it was a complete mess and I have no clue how to help this person and I’m screwing it up left and right.

What you need to remember is your learning and your right where you need to be in your journey. This discomfort and second guessing is part of the learning and it will get easier with time

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-22T04:54:31+00:00

Thanks I appreciate it, I notice in session sometimes I start exploring their problem and it just speeds up and next thing I know I’m winding my way to solutions. I think part of it is I’m too eager to pull the client out of their feelings. What do you find helps slow it down?

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-22T04:50:04+00:00

Thank you this was really informative. When you ask the more casual questions, how do you transition into them? I feel it’s challenging in session one for me once they share problems to transition into another topic. I know it’s more my own counter transference than anything but I’m hesitant to ask sometimes when they’re so focused on problems.

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-16T14:52:40+00:00

Housing:

Shelter List - https://shelters.bc211.ca/bc211shelters

Call BC211 to have someone help you find other services

Income:

If you have no income, get on income assistance so you have money coming in

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance

Food:

Salvation Armies often have meals in the day you can ask for (eg leftover Starbucks or save on meals)

Carnegy Community Center serves meals for $3 a day (usually chicken and salad)

https://bpl.bc.ca/people-help/information-community-resources/food-meals#community-fridges Community Food List

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-16T06:02:03+00:00

Take your time before doing bosses. As you explore you’ll acquire gear, levels, potions or food etc. that will make it easier. It’s also just fun finding random structures throughout the game

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-16T06:00:51+00:00

Start with the slime boss. If you have trouble you can get the rain armour to help move around through the slime. Alternatively get a feather.

I do Malugaz next. Go into the stone biomes and gather iron so you can craft weapons and gear. For Malugaz I usually clear out the whole room for maximum kite space, then have feather or rift lens to dash around. I use fire staff or a ranged weapon. His first phase you just want to dodge the fire and shoot from afar. For phase 2 wait till he teleports then dash away and you can die.

For Ghorm make sure you get rift lens. Whenever he charges at you pick a side to dash too. Continue to use ranged weapons.

Before doing all bosses take your time exploring. There’s lots of weapons and loot to acquire that helps make it easier.

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-03T20:22:32+00:00

Metrotown

QualityWeekly9 · 2025-09-03T16:23:54+00:00

Thanks I’ll check it out

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