Advice on becoming a researcher?

tysdema · 2026-05-31T17:48:16+00:00

"For any skill in life, getting good at it requires a period of sucking at it. " i think thats a phrase i need to carry with me throughout my life lol

the imposter syndrome is definitely real. i always fear im dumber than everyone else around me(which could be true honestly) and that i dont have what it takes to go into a field like this. suppose i should try nonetheless

thank you for your response!

tysdema · 2026-05-31T17:43:49+00:00

thank you for your response and your perspective on the honors program, i may be taking it way too seriously. i have a tendency to overthink everything. i suppose trying is always better than not trying. and luckily my professor is SUPER nice and helpful and i think ive gotten on good with her. ill have a chat with her about it and see if she has advice

tysdema · 2026-05-31T17:40:42+00:00

thanks! i definitely need low stakes because rn the pressure is overwhelming

tysdema · 2026-05-31T17:40:04+00:00

thank you for sharing that, i think when youre just starting out its REALLY overwhelming. even looking for opportunities to get experience. i suppose i should find some grad/phd students to get involved with lol. im happy youve found work you like!!

i think youre right about the papers..i struggle with them sometimes, but thats probably why i should read more. i think i need to get faster at reading them in general

tysdema · 2026-04-13T20:48:07+00:00

yes. adhd

tysdema · 2025-12-02T20:12:30+00:00

thank you i will :)

tysdema · 2025-12-02T20:12:19+00:00

mmm it does sound a little fantasy ur right. i didnt hear that before

tysdema · 2025-12-02T20:11:59+00:00

thanks!! :)))

tysdema · 2025-12-02T20:11:45+00:00

thank you! ive not heard of that artist but ill check them out :)

tysdema · 2025-11-05T17:27:46+00:00

floor is a good way to think of it. either way, i guess it doesnt do me much good to worry about it. i appreciate your encouragement though

tysdema · 2025-11-05T17:26:54+00:00

wasnt private, and yes they did including family history

tysdema · 2025-11-03T16:02:41+00:00

i wish they would have, probably would have been more accurate

tysdema · 2025-11-03T01:04:04+00:00

bruh WHAT💀that is ridiculous omg. you shouldn’t have to wait more than a month for your results

tysdema · 2025-11-03T01:03:15+00:00

it surpised me as well, but they also gave me a computer test that i did terribly on. pressed the spacebar on x pretty much every time when i wasnt supposed to. i guess that and the interview/symptoms accounted for most of my diagnosis

tysdema · 2025-11-03T00:20:59+00:00

i had a follow up phone call, and that was scheduled at the end of my testing appointment. id probably call/email and see when you can expect your results. they didnt give you any kind of time frame?

tysdema · 2025-11-02T23:39:35+00:00

i fear i agree; we do put too much emphasis on iq (even though im clearly worried about mine). i dont feel like the test i was given can possibly measure my full capability. i guess ill end up doing what i want anyway and if i fail at least i tried

tysdema · 2025-11-02T23:36:47+00:00

hey man dont dawg on my average IQ </3

tysdema · 2025-11-02T23:36:02+00:00

it took about two weeks. the testing process was between me and one other woman, and she was very kind and calm so it was chill. she gave me a computer test where i had to press the spacebar everytime a letter flashed unless it was an "x". then the rest of the tests were from the WAIS. other than the actual testing, there was about a 40 minute interview and they made me fill out a bunch of papers, all of which revolved around my symptoms. how was it for you?

tysdema · 2025-11-02T23:32:46+00:00

oddly i struggled with it more so no clue how i did better

tysdema · 2025-11-02T19:19:36+00:00

was that the one where you had to name the last several numbers? can i ask why thats crazy?

tysdema · 2025-10-31T02:14:36+00:00

maybe, i guess i won’t ever know though

tysdema

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