u/Commercial_Lack515

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Developers who make money online, what's actually working right now?

I'm a programmer looking to start a side hustle. Since it's 2026, building a full website only takes a day, so the tech isn't a bottleneck for me. I'm just struggling to figure out what to actually build or sell. Have you guys tried anything that turned out to be profitable? I'd love to hear your suggestions.

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u/Commercial_Lack515 — 2 days ago

Developers who make money online — what's actually working right now?

I'm a programmer looking to start a side hustle. Since it's 2026, building a full website only takes a day, so the tech isn't a bottleneck for me. I'm just struggling to figure out what to actually build or sell. Have you guys tried anything that turned out to be profitable? I'd love to hear your suggestions.

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u/Commercial_Lack515 — 2 days ago

[Seeking] English / [Offering] Arabic

Hi everyone! I am looking for a partner to practice English with. I want to improve my speaking and grammar, and I'm happy to help you with my native language in return. I'm looking for someone to chat with regularly so we can both get better together. Let me know if you're interested!

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u/Commercial_Lack515 — 10 days ago

Spent 5 years in total isolation (gaming addiction). I’ve changed my life, but I’m still constantly exhausted around people. Advice?

I’m 21 (turning 22 soon), and I spent about five years of my life addicted to a game. During that time, I barely left the house. I hated myself, gained a lot of weight, dropped out of school, and stopped talking to everyone—even my parents. Because of that isolation, I developed severe social anxiety, even though I didn’t have it before.

Fast forward to two years ago: I decided to change. I’ve lost the weight, built a good physique, improved my appearance, and started making friends again.

On the surface, I feel "cured." I don't feel "lesser" than other people anymore, and I don’t consciously fear them. However, I have one major problem: I am still incredibly stressed whenever I am around people, and that stress makes me exhausted all the time.

Because I’m always tense, I can’t think clearly or perform well. I feel drained 24/7. I’m trying to figure out if this is:

  1. Residual social anxiety that I haven't fully processed yet.
  2. The long-term effects of being isolated for 5 years (my brain "forgetting" how to relax in public).
  3. A physical issue, like a vitamin deficiency.

Has anyone else gone through a long period of isolation and come out the other side? Did the "social exhaustion" ever go away, or did you find a specific way to fix it? I’d really appreciate any insight.

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u/Commercial_Lack515 — 10 days ago