u/Conscious-Star-933

Hello everyone~

For anyone with waving insomnia:

At the start of 2026 I had horrible insomnia induced by my anxiety. Either no sleep or less than 10hrs within a 7-day period.

I have since gotten better and working. I will occasionally have a spurt causing 3ish days no sleep or like I said maybe 1-2 hrs. One thing I noticed that even as I’ve gotten better, I didn’t feel sleepy like how I used to. Sleep didn’t feel rewarding (granted, less hours, but still).

But I’d say after medication & learning to lower my anxiety/cortisol…in the last week or 2, my sleepiness has come back slowly. Nervous systems feel calm (can literally feel it in my legs the closer to bedtime, like a numbed feeling), i get slight headaches (easy to solve with 500-1000mg of tylenol occasionally), and needing to use the bathroom a lot more before bed.

For anyone that has gotten their sleepiness back or has waves of insomnia like myself; Do you have any symptoms that appear when you return closer to your baseline? How do you feel about them?

Hello everyone~

For anyone with waving insomnia:

At the start of 2026 I had horrible insomnia induced by my anxiety. Either no sleep or less than 10hrs within a 7-day period.

I have since gotten better and working. I will occasionally have a spurt causing 3ish days no sleep or like I said maybe 1-2 hrs. One thing I noticed that even as I’ve gotten better, I didn’t feel sleepy like how I used to. Sleep didn’t feel rewarding (granted, less hours, but still).

But I’d say after medication & learning to lower my anxiety/cortisol…in the last week or 2, my sleepiness has come back slowly. Nervous systems feel calm (can literally feel it in my legs the closer to bedtime, like a numbed feeling), i get slight headaches (easy to solve with 500-1000mg of tylenol occasionally), and needing to use the bathroom a lot more before bed.

For anyone that has gotten their sleepiness back or has waves of insomnia like myself; Do you have any symptoms that appear when you return closer to your baseline? How do you feel about them?

Hi Everyone~

Im 24F living in the EastBay / working in SF. I’ve had a rough year so far, and I am finally seeng my first big win in a while - new job starting next week in the city!

As I recover from a low-mental health period and finally get my finances up, what are your recommendations for physical & mental glow up places in the bay/SF. Affordable or mid-tier options once I get my money up a bit haha. I’m talking:

• MedSpas/Estheticians/Hair Salons/Nail Salons (for reference i’m a curly-girl/acne prone skin)
• Wellness Retreats/Day Spas/Relaxing Spots
• Fitness Classes (not interested in total membership right now but anything with a drop-in)
• Hotel stays for small staycations
• Wellness Events / Social Club Events
• anything else you recommend :)
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BONUS
Idk the average age in the group, but hopefully looking for wisdom from anyone really. Im recently 24 and can feel my frontal cortex being completed (😭).

Also; if anyone here has general advice on how to live life here in the bay/sf in luxury mode while still getting your coins up?

I’m a materialistic & experience girly and im trying to be more responsible with this new job but want to get back in my lifestyle that I had when I was in college and had a scholarship (free money 😭) I used to travel, get brunches, and live life and the past 2 years have been rough financially.

Thanks!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to share my excitement. Im 24, a new-ish grad, and got my first big girl job!

I’ve been job searching seriously since January (in reality earlier, but I picked up a job I didn’t really want Sept ‘25). I applied with my current company at the end of March and went through so much; Over 6 interviews, meeting with 7 different team members/management, getting references to other departments/teams, and the craziest background check (my old boss said I wasn’t eligible for rehire, but I was able to explain my case)!

I’ve been needing a job with at least 50% employee coverage healthcare. I had the craziest year in terms of my health, and my medical bills were starting to stack. Basically, I was going to the ER with no type of insurance. You can do the potential math.

But this job is a $10/hr increase, I finally get Sat/Suns off for the first time since I was 15, normal working hours, PTO, sick time, and 100% employer covered health. This basically just looks like a career; or at least some legit stability that isn’t being the front desk girl or retail girl anymore (not downplaying, but it hurt to see my skills or degree not being used).

I’m happy and tired. I’m dead broke right now. But I wont be a month from now. Its crazy because I was just about to give up. My mental health is/was so low. Idk how long I would’ve lasted, on top of financial concerns.

But the idea of getting covered antidepression meds + therapy soon brings me joy.

Best of luck to you all, strangers 🤍

Hi Everyone~

Just getting my nerves off. I have an offer waiting contingent on a successful background check. HR asked me about this:

However; my previous job; fired me recently and marked NO for eligibility for rehire. It wasn’t misconduct or bad behavior. It was a small business where I was operating as a team of one for everything: Sales, Consultation, Marketing, Social Media, Coordination - the whole nine. My sales numbers & social media output declined this past month and I was let go.

I explained in detail and explain why going to Sutter Health (& in a professional manner) to leave MedSpa Sales culture is better for my overall career plan.

I’m really nervous about this messing up for me. I’m 24 years old, with no other job lined up. Every nurse I’ve worked with loved my skills and/or personally recommended me to go into Sutter for Admin.

A high turn-over career (sales) at a small business that was failing CAN’T be my downfall.

Hi everyone~

MODS - NOT SELLING HERE, LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SELL ITEMS THAT ARENT SCAMS

I’m looking for a place that buys old/used tech at a reasonable price, no hassle, and payment that aren’t in visa giftcards. Preferably Hayward/SLZ/SL/Castro…but willing to also go to Union City/Fremont.

I have a 2020 Macbook Pro with a slightly broke screen, but online says it can still go for $150-300 and I’m in need of cash FAST. Anyone have a good experience anywhere?

I might also be selling a Nintendo Switch device! Let me know your experience at a place!

24F. Here to rant. This year has been a lot for my anxiety. I generally am a high-stressed individual, and this year out of nowhere it took a toll on my body.

Chest pains, tense yet tingly nerves, insomnia, hot flashes, etc.

Its triggered a depression response too - in addition to the other things that are going on in my life. im bailing on events, I can’t reply to texts or calls, im not offering to hang out. With my partner we barely get intimate, i’ve slacked on cooking (he cooks too but he works longer nights & im temp unemployed so I typically cook most days- I promise its not a sexist thing lol), I’m not doing my part in cleaning and more.

Rest assured, my friends and partner don’t hate me. They understand ive been to the ER a lot recently, have developed new health concerns and more. They understand, but I just feel so awful. And I want to do those things. I want to hang out with my friends, I want to get intimate with my partner. But I can’t. My chest pains cause me to live life more slowly. Even if I’m not mentally stressed/anxious as much as I used to be – once it take toll on your body, it takes longer to remove.

I also don’t have access to therapy or medication. I am very close to a job start date that have 100% backed insurance. So hopefully this all will change soon.

Hi Bay Area~

I just got a job offer (yay!) But I don’t start until July 13th, which definitely cuts into some bills that I have in the beginning of July & obviously groceries and others. My partner graciously offered to pay rent this month on his own, but that still leaves a lot of bills on my own to cover.

All the gig driving apps seem to be overfilled in all zipcodes across the bay. Im registered for fiver to do virtual assistant stuff, data entry stuff, etc. I’m also registered for Rover for pet sitting - and despite my 5.0 rating, I have no bookings for it. I also cant donate blood due to som medical conditions.

Basically need a way to make $600 between now and July 4th. Any ideas?

I’m curious to know what its like to be seen as a patient while an employee at Sutter, specifically as a M-F employee. Do you have to take PTO (I can’t tell if some places have Saturday visits.)? or like are they understanding for health visits seeing that its a health facility?

I’m excited to have health insurance finally as I have had a unlucky year in health this past year that I essentially have dealt with via holistic methods or crappy community clinics. So, I want to be seen as soon as im eligible! (Mental Health, Female Health, Lab/Pre-Screenings for concerns, mostly)

This would be my first time 1. Having insurance through an employer and 2. Having a PCP as an adult

So, please don’t judge the question, this would be I guess my first Big Girl job and as my family has a military background, they don’t know much about PTOs & such. Any info helps!

Hi everyone~
For reference, I am an Omnist (grew up Christian, but now identify with multiple practices)

I'm (24F) here to vent; But does anyone else suffer from "spiritual/religious anxiety"? I'm a believer of the universe and divine and I feel like I'm having a bad-luck streak, which is causing an anxiety trauma response.

Basically, I feel extremely unlucky - but I promise theres more. This year has been absolutely horrible for my health. I get better then something happens to damage me 10x worse. Oh and EVERYTHING happens around the same dates each month (20-25th)

Jan - Found an anxiety/depression med & worked amazing - then had the WORST possible allergic reaction. Went unmedicated my whole life and found something that was amazing, only to not be able to use it.

Feb - Got pregnant & Lost it. Not much to say on that. I was fine, but of course your body holds on to that.

March - Wake up one morning thinking im having a heart attack and sharp pains when I have deep breaths. Basically got told my chronic stress has gone beyond mental, and is now physical.

After March; I decided to take good care of my mental and physical state. Manifesting, speaking positively, taking care of my inner child - the whole nine.

April - After what it seems like I've lowered my stress and been taking care of myself, I had a series of those attacks for a week straight, caused insomnia + hallucinations. The stress also caused digestive issues w/ my gallbladder and intestine. Went to the ER and everything - could not tolerate it anymore.

After that, I really kicked up the work when it came to being one with myself and the universe. Believing in myself. Believing theres a way to prosperity.

May - Wake up a few days ago and notice my gums are swollen and now have RAPID receding. Testing to see if I have gum disease, yay!

Not to mention; I work a low paying job that has now benefits (but I make too much for medical (US)) I've been applying to jobs that offer insurance and its taking forever. Through this I had car troubles too.

This past year I've already racked up a $$$ on some absolute BS that I can't control. But the thing is, I'm trying to be a good person. I kid you not, some of these things would happen the same day or the day after I take time for myself. After I thank the universe for allowing me to still get through all of this - and boom. My car will get into some issues. I'll have an amazing self care and manifestation day that absolutely motivates me and the next day, new health discovery.

I feel like the universe is after me. I think I'm some sort of wrong being. This is probably leading into some religious/spiritual psychosis situation but I genuinely feel crazy. I feel tested by the world. I get 2 weeks of peace and the universe wants to "test me" if I'm really healing. Am I doing something wrong? Does the universe not love me? Do my ancestors not see me? Does God not hear me? I feel so alone and absolutely crazy.

How can I try to get better when every issue is tied to my finances or my health. I know life has trials and tribulations; but what happened to 'failing my midterm' 'not getting the dream job' I feel like my life has no room to "find myself." I'm 24 and I just want to navigate life without feeling like im dying, going broke (like I'm current sitting -$500 broke, not like 'aww man last $20' broke), and that I am being punished by whoever controls this Earth.

Any stories/advice/knowledge?

Hi everyone!

I am looking for a dental clinic that offers in-house financing. NOT Care credit/Cherry. Basically - I have no insurance & don’t qualify for medical. I’ve had a horrible medical year so far; January - mental health; Feb - Thyroid Issues, March & April - Insomnia & Heart Attack Like Panic Attacks & now possibly gum receding issues. I literally never had any of these issues until 2026, which has ran me into some pretty big financial problems.

I keep having some BS when it comes to my health; and Im trying to get a job that offers insurance. So please; if anyone knows one (preferably Tri-Valley or Hayward/SLZ area; but honestly not in the position to be picky). I tried googling but going one by one is taking forever lol.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m curious to learn what was the spacing for everyones interviews and how many did you have?

I did my first interview almost 3 weeks ago and I’m waiting to hear back on times to interview for the 2nd round and move forward. I’ve already followed up once a few days ago - but don’t wanna come across as too pushy/too eager. This would be my first time interviewing for a large system like this, so Im used to 1-2 week timelines. Is in expected to possibly have a 4-6week hiring process?

This is for an admin position.

Hi everyone!

I know the job market is tough everywhere, but I wanted to see if anyone noticed this difference from March vs April (last 30 days):

End of March, The Mercury News posted that "The job markets in the Bay Area and California are far stronger than first thought." Before Oracle, Meta, and Disney Lay-off (convenient) And although I wasn't getting ANY interviews - no, i'm not asking for resume or job board advice - I was still able to chug a good amount of applications each day across a few different industries and roles: Corporate, Small Business, State Employment, Temp, etc. for Healthcare Admin, Coordinator/Office Management, Entry Level Analyst (I have an Econ Degree w/ focus in stats/research). But this isn't about getting interviews - this is about the sudden lack of new jobs/industries posted

At the of end of April, I noticed a MASSIVE decline in jobs on tons of job boards. Professional job boards (not just linkedin) are flooded with fast food and HORRIBLE commission sales roles. There is no way I applied to every job in the bay - I probably *just* brushed off 150 applications. Even Kaiser/Sutter looks like to have dropped off a lot of bay area hospital admin roles when just a few weeks there were tons. I swear 3 weeks ago, I could find some 60k+/yr jobs, now all I am seeing is EXTREMELY low paying gigs (45k-50k or simply hourly with no range), no legit benefits, and temp/part time roles - because if you're hourly, 30/32 hrs vs 40 hrs does make a difference even if 32 technically does allow me to be benefitted. I'm seeing a decline in major corporate rolls as well too.

Has anyone noticed this shift in the last 30 days?