u/SelfDeclaredBatman

Hi guys, I didn’t know who to ask so maybe I thought I might just post it here.

Therapy in Australia is very expensive, and since I only work part-time, it's not affordable for me.

Experienced therapists in India are also costly, and honestly, I think I'd feel more comfortable opening up to someone closer to my age.

So I'm looking for a trainee: a psychiatry resident, clinical psychology student, or counselling trainee who is practising under the supervision of a qualified professional and feels confident in this work.

What I'm offering: ₹4,000/month for 4 online sessions (about ₹1,000 per session).

What I'm looking for: someone non-judgmental, secular, and progressive/liberal in outlook. I'd prefer not to work with someone with strongly religious or conservative views.

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who might be a good fit, please DM me. Thanks for reading.

Hey all,

I’m vegan and looking for the best vegan pho in Adelaide CBD/Rundle Mall area ideally, but happy to travel anywhere in other suburbs for a good one.

Thanks

Hi there, 22M with curly hair here. I need a haircut but I’m picky about where I go , every time I’ve gone to a regular salon, they’ve butchered it because they don’t know how to cut curly hair properly.

I’m looking for somewhere that actually knows what they’re doing with curls, but I don’t have a huge budget. Basically after that sweet spot of cheap + competent with curly hair, rather than “cheap and risky” or “expensive but great.”

I can travel anywhere in Adelaide, so location isn’t an issue. Any recommendations?

Hey guys,

There’s currently a sale going on where I live, and I’m looking to pick up a pair of New Balance sneakers. My size is US 11, I’ve narrowed it down to two options:

1. New Balance 574

2. New Balance 2002R

The interesting part is that I’m getting both of them for literally the same price, so price isn’t a factor at all.

My biggest priority is comfort. I genuinely don’t care about style or looks, I’ll be wearing them mostly during summer and for everyday use, so breathability and all-day comfort matter the most.

For those who’ve owned either (or both), which one would you recommend and why?

Thanks!

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Hey everyone,

I'm 22 years old and I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I want to seriously start studying physics with the dream of one day becoming an astrophysicist or a theoretical physicist. But I'm hit with a wave of doubt and I could really use some honest perspective from people in the field.

Here's my situation:

I have zero background in physics or higher-level mathematics. I'm essentially starting from the ground up , no foundation to build on, just curiosity and motivation.

Most people my age have already finished their bachelor's degree and are well into their master's by now. That fact alone makes me feel like I've missed the boat entirely.

For personal reasons, going to a university isn't an option for me. I'll have to do this entirely through open courseware (MIT OCW, etc.), textbooks, YouTube lectures, and self-study. Realistically, can self-study get me to the same level of understanding as someone who went through a formal physics program? Or will there always be a gap?

I know that becoming a professional research physicist almost always requires a formal PhD path, and I've made peace with the fact that route may not be open to me. But I still want to learn this subject as deeply as humanly possible. If self-study can take me far enough that doors eventually open - great. If it "only" makes me a deeply knowledgeable enthusiast who genuinely understands the field, I'd consider that worthwhile too.

So my questions to this community:

Is 22 genuinely too late to start from absolute zero?

How far can a dedicated self-learner realistically go in physics? Can someone genuinely reach undergraduate-level mastery or beyond ,without a formal program?

Has anyone here taken the self-taught route, and how far did it actually get you?

I keep reading about people like Feynman starting at 15, and it makes me feel like I'm already behind before I've even started. Is that comparison fair, or is it a trap?

What would you do if you were in my position?

I'd really appreciate honest answers, including hard truths. I'd rather hear them now than waste years on illusions.

Thanks for reading.