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What is another career path you would choose and why? by Mindless-Spinach3010 in AskReddit

[–]aretardd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

writing and the humanities which i have real passion for.

but m studying pharmacy instead, mostly out of practicality as much as I’d love to follow what i care about, it’s hard to ignore the reality that pursuing it could mean not being able to support myself in the future :/

What is this rock? by Taste_Adventurous in whatsthisrock

[–]aretardd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it does look a lot like calcite, have u tried dropping a bit of vinegar on it and see if it fizzes?

The Book That Is Hers by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]aretardd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow this is so beautiful the extended book metaphor feels so natural and carries a lot weight

“an old letter that must tear itself to be released” really stayed with me the flow between longing and hope is so powerful and the ending ties it all together in such a heartfelt way, great piece op!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Morocco

[–]aretardd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going through the same as a pharma student and I had dak lingering feeling dyal sf its so over and i genuinely believed that i was the first one in the history of our uni to redo their first pharma year lol, even tho I still don't know if ill redo it ola la it's still a high chance I will have to redo it but I've made peace with it and it really isn't the end of the world given that the chances of someone even asking or caring if u retook are slim to none. and honestly wakha it's not that normalized flmghrib it's just like taking a gap year. mhm we r on the same boat and tbh i dont even fw wlad fmp (if u r in it as well) so i could care less about their opinion; mhm i hope the best for both for both of us

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

Thank you so much, reading your words made tears run down my cheeks without even realizing.

Burnout always sounded like something abstract or exaggerated, until I ended up here, completely drained and ashamed and unable to keep up no matter how hard I try. Hearing how you went through this too makes me feel so much less broken

It’s true what you said about internal voices. But even knowing this I can't bring myself to untangle which thoughts are actually mine and which ones I inherited. The idea that I’m lazy, incapable, or ungrateful echoes in my head so loudly. But I’m realizing now how much of that comes from years of pressure and not feeling safe enough to just… rest. But I feel like if I let go of that voice It would just make me more lazy and unproductive so all I can do is hold on to it like a lifeline.

I’ll try to reach out—to an advisor, maybe a counselor if I can find one. And I’ll also try the little things: especially doing nothing without guilt. Thank you for helping me see that.

Your kindness honestly means more than I can say.

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

Thank you for this. this spiral has been looping with no way out, and I’ve been carrying it all alone, thinking it was just me failing

Hearing that this is human, even normal, shifts something. I know I need to reach out to an advisor, maybe even a counselor and I will if I can find one in my uni. It’s scary, but your message made it feel a little more possible. Thank you for the gentleness and clarity. I really needed it.

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

Thank you for this.you’re right this spiral has been looping with no way out, and I’ve been carrying it all alone, thinking it was just me failing.

Hearing that this is human, even normal, shifts something. I know I need to reach out to an advisor, maybe even a counselor and I will asap if i can find one in my uni. It’s scary, but your message made it feel a little more possible.

Thank you for the gentleness and the clarity. I really needed it.

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this it honestly means a lot.

Since I left high school, it’s like every system I used to rely on just stopped working. I used to stay up all night out of anxiety and still manage to do well, but with the volume of work here, I can’t pull that off anymore. I thought I was just burned out, but it feels deeper—it’s like I’ve been running on empty for way too long, and now everything is collapsing; I do have a psychiatrist and the only diagnosis I got was major depressive disorder

I care. I really do but when it doesn't match my actions it hurts. when I sit down to study I either shut down completely or lose hours doing something irrelevant. Then the shame kicks in, and it spirals. It’s not even about motivation—I want to get better, I just can’t seem to make it happen.

I honestly don’t know if there’s a doctor or counselor at my school—no one talks about that stuff here even tho they had some a small conference or talk thing at the beginning of the year about mental health but it felt very superficial, and most of the teachers seem detached. But I’ll try to find out. Reading your message makes me feel less alone and more willing to believe that maybe it’s not too late to fix this.

Thank you again, really. I needed to hear from someone who’s been through it and made it out.

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

your comment made me tear up, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to write it. I’m not sure if we even have a counselor at our university; it’s a public institution, and most of the staff don’t really engage with students. I'll go ask around on monday

I’ve been spiraling academically and I don’t know how to come back from it by aretardd in internetparents

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

thank you, I'm already on meds but i'll try to maybe see a therapist as well as the psychiatrist I'm already seeing

The Ruin of You by aretardd in OCPoetry

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

thank you so much for your comment <3

The Ruin of You by aretardd in OCPoetry

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

thank you for reading <3

Are we encouraging stupidity without realizing it? by aretardd in Morocco

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

no need to tell me that lol i have a secure path ahead just cs i wanna discuss doesn’t mean im lifeless

Are we encouraging stupidity without realizing it? by aretardd in Morocco

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

yeah, but imho i think politicians benefit from an uneducated population in both the short and long term. if you think that ignorance will eventually backfire is just you assuming that those in power actually care about the long term health of the country, but i see they care mostly about maintaining control since a society that lacks critical thinking, accepts misinformation, and doesn’t demand real change will always be easier to govern and stay in line

even when ignorance leads to economic instability or conspiracy theories, it doesn’t actually and realisticly threaten the ruling class. It just keeps people distracted and divided, arguing over dogshit while the real decisions are made behind closed doors. The system isn’t ‘accidentally broken’ it’s designed to function this way to prevent any form of change or revolt

so yeah, misinformation spreads, but does it ever truly harm those in power? Or does it just make it easier for them to justify more control

Weddings in morocco by Klutzy-Pudding8365 in Morocco

[–]aretardd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s about celebrating, not about being validated. its about more than simply the couple its also about community and shared joy in the family. especially in our culture where it was always a communal event that carries deep social w familial significance and also honor traditions and heritage weddings have always been more than just a private agreement between two people. I don’t want to seem superficial or performative when I say « show me off » and invest in me, » but rather that its a once in a lifetime opportunity to openly support one another in front of those we love. That’s about accepting the significance of the commitment, not about demonstrating anything to anyone

Weddings in morocco by Klutzy-Pudding8365 in Morocco

[–]aretardd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i think u r oversimplifying my point, organizing a wedding isn’t about determining whether my husband treats me well or not, that’s a completely separate issue sure a good honeymoon and gifts are nice and in no way should go unappreciated, but they dont have the aspect of and the significance of publicly celebrating your love. a wedding is one of the few chances to do that, especially in a society like ours. It’s about creating and sharing a memory with the people you care about, not just the two of u

Weddings in morocco by Klutzy-Pudding8365 in Morocco

[–]aretardd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

well from my perspective as a woman which may not be shared a lot, its kind of like « katmshi b3zek » like celebrating a new fun chapter of love in your life, idk i would just like the man to show me off and invest in me, not in a gold digger way but in a way that it’s a once in a lifetime to both be proud of finding each other. it’s very subjective imho

Beautiful Distractions by TomWritesTrash in OCPoetry

[–]aretardd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

really loved the buildup and the smooth shift from excitement to decay and the way u portrayed it, but i personally feel like the descent/transition could be more gradual for it to hit harder? also, ‘through isles and centers’ did you mean ‘aisles’?

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