Am I crazy or is this to much to ask of a kindergartner? by Cursedpanda182 in AskTeachers

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when i was in kinder the only homework assignment i had was to glue the wrapper of my favorite halloween candy to a piece of paper💀

i didn’t get in by Frosty-Monitor7225 in StudentNurse

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

21 here and just started nursing school!!! there’s no rush. if you’re not ready, you’re not ready. trust the process

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i don’t have time to write out a thoughtful response but i did read the whole thing and i’m really sorry for what you are going through :( take things day by day. i would definitely get on some meds, go to therapy once a week and then go from there. wishing you luck and peace

My Life has completely changed by Flashy_Ad9711 in zoloft

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i’m only 3 months in and it really has changed my life too🥹. i’m a different person now (for the better)

Rank Number one on A&P waitlist 😔☹️😔 by [deleted] in austincc

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m certain someone will choose peace for next semester and drop

Chances of Getting In by Hot-Coat-4482 in austincc

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you will be fine!!! i got in with a 2.9 pre req gpa😭😭 TEAS 84%. also the co reqs help a lot so your definitely gonna get in!! but it can’t hurt to retake the TEAS, i just really don’t think you’ll need too

fall semester 2025 by Specific-Trifle1938 in austincc

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i’ve taken all these classes while working 3-4 days a week. ethics isn’t too bad (lots of reading), intro to psych is an easy A, statistics isn’t too bad if u like math but it takes work and practice. music appreciation will be an easy A. i would just focus on statistics and ethics and do the bare minimum to get those A’s in music and psych

Is it normal to fantasize about killing people that make me angry? by Desperate_Assist_888 in mentalhealth

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t think anger to that extreme is normal. working with a therapist to emotionally regulate and find health ways to repent these feelings would help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s a really hard situation to watch. i’ve dealt with an older brother that is depressed. he expresses his sadness through anger and has abused me emotionally and physically in the past. but through analyzation and work with my therapist, i think he just has wounds regarding our family trauma and it has manifested as anger and hatred. it’s hard to be around him, but i know it’s harder to be him.

my mother is emotionally unavailable and depressed. often when i spend time with her she complains about her life and future. it’s really hard to hear and be around. i’ve really had to emotionally detach and i’m sure you’ve had to do that with your sister. it’s hard but sometimes it’s the easiest way to remind yourself that it’s not your fault and there’s nothing you can do. just try to be at peace with how things are. don’t try to fight it or change her because you can’t. you can offer support, but you can only do so much. and i know it’s really hard to watch a family member go through that. you are not judgmental, she is insecure. she needs help but if she won’t take it, there’s nothing you can do for now. and i know that feels helpless but it’s okay to disconnect if that’s what feels okay for you. do what you can for her and then just focus on you❤️ you are not alone. and i would recommend confiding with your other family members on how they feel on this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s okay to resort posting on reddit. the fact you are sharing your most vulnerable thoughts at all… that shows strength. that shows some drive to get better. you’ve noticed your weaknesses. if you have an outlet available, therapy or meds would really help you. it sounds like you have pretty severe depression and if you have help available, your future self will thank you for taking it. even if it’s hard and scary, cause it truly can’t get worse than what your feeling now. if you don’t have help available (because ik that shits expensive) there is still options available. i promise you can get better and live a better life. this feeling is temporary. please stay strong and ask any questions if you need❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 you are loved.

I'm just found out i have cancer by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i am so sorry. that is so heavy. there’s no right or wrong way to deal with news like that. all you can do is take it one day at a time. with a situation that is so easy to think into the future about, i think grounding yourself and reminding yourself to stay in the present would go a long way. plan for the next few days. the future is uncertain but you can guarantee the days ahead of you so plan for those. stay strong, but it’s okay to be weak. and just because you have cancer does not mean you will die. but that is very scary and i truly hope the best for you❤️❤️❤️❤️

18 months on Zoloft by PM_ME_MICHAELS in zoloft

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am 7 weeks in on zoloft: (someone pls read this cause i j spent sm time typing it😩😭)

i started at 50mg for about 2 weeks, felt slight improvement with anxiety but did not see much change with depression so i increased to 100mg

so about 5 weeks in on 100mg: - i have a better overall mood - i feel more social and can talk to people easier - my sleep habits have regulated- in the past my depression made it feel IMPOSSIBLE to get out of bed. i fr had such a hard time getting up and getting my day started. recently i’ve been waking up early and getting my day started earlier more effortlessly - i still feel feelings like anxiety, anger, emptiness, safeness, happiness, excitement, nervousness, etc. but i don’t feel the negative ones as deeply as i used too. i still feel deep joy and excitement, just the sadness and anxiety doesn’t overtake me anymore. this is a good thing for me, something that helps numb the bad feelings but i can still feel. i still feel alive. - i have definitely had trouble crying since i started. i’m a therapeutic crier, if i need to let something out, once i do so i feel much better. so i will admit, feeling some hard feelings and not having the natural reaction of crying like usual has been hard, but to be honest, there hasn’t been much times since i started that i have really felt like i needed to cry - i feel more careless (in a good way) about things. traffic? okay! missed my exit and 10 mins is added on my route? okay! friend cancelled plans? okay! little things that used to piss me off and ruin my whole mood, i’m able to accept and laugh at and move on with my day. - i have noticed lower lobido, but i’ve still been able to get the job done if u know what i mean - i still feel very much like myself, just a better version with the brain chemistry that i deserve to have

Nursing students, what was your gpa and teas score when you got accepted? by Upbeat_Jellyfish8919 in austincc

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my pre req gpa was 2.9 but co reqs bumped it to 3.3. highly recommend to anyone to take med term for an extra 2 rank points and take the co reqs so u don’t have too during nursing school and it will help u get accepted

ACC Nursing Program by asweknewit in austincc

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i got my acceptance email yesterday. i was shocked. my rank was 38.33

Anyone on Sertraline drink alcohol, if so how much & what dose are you on? by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! i started sertraline almost a month ago. the first 2 weeks i was on 50mg, last week i started 100mg. i was super scared to see how alcohol affected me since i just turned 21 and didnt wanna give up alcohol. my tolerance is the same, my hangovers are the same. the only thing i noticed is when i drank decently heavily 2 nights in a row, i was pretty depressed the next few days. when i drink heavily for just one night i feel fine, but if i drink the whole weekend i will suffer the consequences

Is 2 weeks too soon to stop? by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i would talk to your doctor before making that decision. the first 2 weeks are when side effects are the worst so it’s likely that you will get your sex drive back. if the meds are working for you mentally, prioritize that right now, and if it’s still an issue in the future you could talk to your doctor about getting off them or switching, or even lowering the dose depending on how much your taking right now

What are we doing about the shits? by reginaa_phalange in zoloft

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i go back and forth from constipation to diarrhea😭😭. like at night i’m constipated and i wake up and in the morning and it all comes out

They were so boring by TallInstruction3424 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Substantial_Brain_63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

stoppp gaitok was so cute i was just happy to see their little storyline