u/Status-Try-me5878

Age: 25F
Time zone: Pacific Time / PST
Goals: schoolwork, studying, reading, journaling, routines, and general self-improvement.

What I’d need in a buddy:
Someone reliable, patient, and consistent. I don’t need someone super strict, but I do want someone who will actually check in and be honest. Ideally, we could do daily or almost-daily check-ins, share what we’re working on, and follow up later.

I’d prefer someone who is also working on school, routines, productivity, reading, fitness, or life organization. I’m okay with Reddit messages or Discord.

I’m not looking for perfection, just someone who also wants to improve little by little.

Hi! I’m looking for someone who would want to read The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus with me and discuss it as we go.

My reading interests are mostly philosophy, especially existentialism, Stoicism, ethics, philosophy of life, and questions about meaning, self-improvement, control, identity, and how people keep going when life feels uncertain or chaotic. I’m not looking for anything super formal or academic, just someone who likes thoughtful conversations and would want to talk through the ideas together.

I’m interested in The Myth of Sisyphus because I like books that deal with meaning, struggle, and how people respond to life when there is not always a clear answer. I think it would be more interesting to read with someone else because Camus seems like the kind of writer where discussion helps the ideas actually sink in.

I’m open to reading at a slower pace and checking in every few chapters/sections, or just messaging thoughts as we go. If anyone has been wanting to read it too, or reread it, I’d be down to buddy read and discuss it together.

I’m trying to get outside opinions before I submit a third SAP appeal for financial aid. I know third appeals are not guaranteed and are probably reviewed more seriously, so I’m trying to make sure I’m being realistic and not just hoping for the best.

My issue is GPA. My cumulative GPA is around a 1.87, and my previous SAP plan required me to earn a 2.5 this quarter. Last quarter I passed my classes with a B and two C- grades. This quarter, I’m currently looking at around a B-, a B, and a D+.

This quarter started off okay. I was attending consistently and staying engaged, but as the quarter went on I started falling behind with the overall academic demands and struggled to understand some of the material. I also had a family emergency involving my nephew’s health, which affected my focus and consistency. I didn’t seek tutoring early enough, which I realize now was one of my biggest mistakes.

For documentation, I have:
- screenshots showing tutoring appointments I attended and future tutoring appointments scheduled
- professor emails showing I communicated about the family emergency and was still trying to submit work
- professor emails showing I reached out for guidance/extra credit
- Canvas/current grade screenshots showing stronger performance in two classes
- an upcoming advisor meeting to make a realistic academic plan

My appeal explains that I’m not just saying “I’ll try harder.” I’m planning to start tutoring at the beginning of the quarter, stay in contact with professors earlier, continue using accommodations/support systems, and set clearer boundaries with family responsibilities so school does not get pushed aside during emergencies.

I know the D+ and the fact that this is a third appeal are the weakest parts of my situation. But I also feel like I have evidence that I stayed engaged, sought help, and improved in two classes instead of completely giving up.

For anyone who has dealt with SAP appeals or financial aid offices: does this sound like a strong enough appeal package to at least have a realistic chance? Is there anything else I should include before submitting?

I was going over some of the requirements needed to apply for the graduate schools I plan on applying for and saw that a couple of them require the GRE test. I talked to a professor helping me out at my current college and she said I need to take it before fall quarter starts. I only have this summer to study for it. How hard is it? And what score should I shot for?

I was going over some of the requirements needed to apply for the graduate schools I plan on applying for and saw that a couple of them require the GRE test. I talked to a professor helping me out at my current college and she said I need to take it before fall quarter starts. I only have this summer to study for it. How hard is it? And what score should I shot for?

Some people will talk about hypomania/mania like it’s this exciting, creative, energetic thing, and yeah sometimes it can feel “good” in the moment. Everything feels louder, faster, more alive. I talk more, think faster, sleep less, become more social, and part of me almost gets tricked into enjoying the ride.

But honestly? It’s not my favorite part of bipolar 2 because I know what comes after it. It feels like being strapped into a roller coaster that starts out fun until you realize the tracks ahead are missing and you can’t stop the momentum anymore. The higher it pulls me up, the worse the crash feels afterward.

And during it, I still feel like I’m watching myself slowly lose balance. My thoughts race so fast that I can barely keep up with myself, I become overstimulated by everything around me, and it’s like my brain keeps pushing “more” even when I know I need to slow down.
I think that’s the part people don’t understand. Even when it looks “productive” or “fun” from the outside, there’s still fear underneath it because I already know the emotional debt is coming later.

Hello,

I'm currently an undergraduate student studying psychology and will be graduating in spring 2027. A professor at my college is helping me figure out what to do for graduate schools, giving me advice, and will be giving me a letter of recommendation.

Last I spoke to her she said that I should start applying to graduate schools this fall. The programs would be for a masters in applied behavioral analysis. I have five colleges in mind and have written down all of their requirements.

However, I'm wondering if there is anything I should start doing now. Should I get in contact with someone from the college? Start part of the application process like the personal narratives/statements?

I just want to be prepared and on the right path.

Ayo 👋

Recently I started Ozempic and was wondering how much possible weight I could lose in a month. So far I’ve lost 5Ibs and I’m happy about that for having just taken my third shot this past Friday.

I’m trying to take the proper steps in order to have the most productive outcome. However, I’m confused about the dosage. I’ve been prescribed 0.25-0.5 and I’m trying to figure out if I’m supposed to increase it after a few shots or leave it until my next refill.

Also, what type of diet and exercises do you guys use? I’m trying to stay active but I have problems with my feet at the moment.

One when I’m In high school I saw a crackhead fight a traffic cone. Apparently, he lost and was mad at it even more because he lost. He was so pissed the people I was with and I had to call the cops.

I’ve been thinking about how often people talk about feeling disconnected lately, even when they’re surrounded by other people online all the time. It seems like a lot of people have acquaintances, followers, group chats, etc., but still feel emotionally isolated somehow.

Part of me thinks modern life genuinely makes it harder to form deep connections because everyone is busy, distracted, moving around constantly, or interacting through screens most of the time. But another part of me wonders if loneliness has always been this common and people just feel more comfortable admitting it now.

I’m curious how other people see it. Do you think loneliness is actually increasing, or are we just hearing about it more openly than before?