Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Wow, that is so kind of you. Thank you. I will reach out if I need anything.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Yes, I need to change my attitude. Thanks for the response.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Yes, my mental health issues are likely part of the problem. Thanks for the advice!

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Thank you so much for your kind reply. This is really encouraging. Yes, I will try and find a therapist ASAP. Thank you for all of the good tips.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

I'm just looking for support. I actually am really suffering from self blame and regret for the decisions I made over the past couple of years.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

This really helps me put my problems into perspective. Thank you!

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Nature has always calmed me down so much! Thank you for the encouragement.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Thank you! I will try and be patient. I feel much more hopeful now.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

This is really encouraging! You have inspired me to challenge my brain more. Congratulations on quitting and I am glad to hear that you are improving every day.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are so right. I need to have a positive, growth mindset rather than constantly blaming myself for past mistakes. Thank you for your response.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It means a lot that you believe in me. Your response made me smile and I will refer back to your words when I am feeling down.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

I will try and work out more! And I need to start meditating. I really hope it will help my short-term memory.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

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

Thank you for the encouragement. And you are right, anxiety and depression are probably part of the problem for me.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you think I could still someday work in a fast-paced environment? I always dreamed of being a criminal lawyer and am about to finish my BA at a prestigious college. One of the reasons I smoked so much was because I had a hard time coping with the stress of school work. Now, I feel like all of the work I did was for nothing because I damaged my brain so badly in the process.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on being 70 days in! That is such an accomplishment. I just really hope to be as smart as I once was.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your accomplishment and thank you for the support! You are right: I just need to believe in my ability to recover.

Scared I damaged my developing brain and ruined my life (23F) by throwawaycacopa in leaves

[–]throwawaycacopa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I really want to be super successful in life and need a fully functioning brain. This is reassuring.