u/lidabidabodabut

like a lot of people, i became an insomniac after starting vyvanse. my sleep got so bad that i had multiple days in a row where i literally didn’t sleep at all. it was seriously affecting my health, studies at school, mood, and just everything.

i went to my gp and she recommended i try magnesium glycinate along with L-theanine, taken a couple of hours before bed.

when i tell you this changed EVERYTHING… i now sleep like a baby. going from pulling all-nighters every second day to actually being able to fall asleep easily is such a relief. my body feels way less stressed, and mentally it’s so nice not dreading bedtime anymore.

highly recommend looking into this combo if you’re having sleep issues from vyvanse!!

Hi everyone

I am in Year 12 and looking into working in the police force in Victoria. I am going to an information night soon, but I would really like to hear from people who have actually worked or are currently working in these roles, especially PCOs and general police officers, about what the job is really like day to day.

I would really value honest experiences because I know information nights can be quite positive, and I’m wondering if things are slightly “sugarcoated” due to the current police shortage, even though challenges are still mentioned. I just want a realistic understanding of what the job is actually like.

I am interested in policing because I want a job that feels rewarding and lets me help people. I like hearing people’s stories, understanding different situations, and supporting people through difficult moments. I also really enjoy working with people - not just in a coworker/team sense (which is also great), but being out in the community and working with different people on the streets in real-life situations. I’m also interested in responding to crime and being part of holding offenders accountable, as I care about justice for people affected.

The reason I started considering it, is because I was veryyy stuck on what career to choose and had a lot of different ideas, but being in the police force made the most sense to me. and it may sound super silly, but i’ve also watched American bodycam videos pretty much daily for a very long time, and at some point it just clicked and I thought why not consider becoming a police officer. And before you all come at me, I do understand that watching YouTube videos is absolutely nothing like real policing.

I am interested in becoming a police officer because it is hands on and every day is different. My main concern is dealing with extremely traumatic situations (emphasis on extremely) and not knowing how I would cope long term. I worry I might go through training and then realise I’m not cut out for it. This being said, i also have a feeling that seeing these traumatic situations in policing might also humble me and shape the way I view and appreciate the world, giving me a deeper and more grounded understanding of people and life in general.

I am also considering PCO because I like the idea of focusing on welfare and having a more controlled environment. My concern is that it might be repetitive or involve a lot of paperwork and time at a desk rather than being active and talking to people.

I really like being on my feet, talking to people, and hearing their stories. I am also interested in understanding crimes and how they progress through the system, including investigations and how cases develop over time, so I am not only focused on the people side but also the broader process of policing and justice.

I do not want a job that is mostly desk based or the same every day.

I am also a girl and I do have some concerns about feeling outnumbered or experiencing discrimination at work. I would really appreciate honest experiences from women or anyone who has worked in these roles.

I have also looked for similar experiences on Reddit, but a lot of responses were quite blunt and discouraging, with people saying things like “why would u even consider this field” without really explaining why. I would really appreciate constructive and justified feedback rather than just a flat no, so I can understand what skills or qualities might be needed and whether it is something I can realistically work towards.

I am also open to other roles that work alongside police or within the same system if people think there are better fits for what I am looking for. For example roles that involve being active, talking to people, working with the public or vulnerable people, or being involved in real situations rather than mostly desk based work, including being involved in processes where offenders are dealt with and justice is carried out for victims. If anyone has suggestions for other pathways within or connected to policing that suit this kind of work I would really appreciate hearing them as well.

If anyone has experience in these roles I would really appreciate honest insight into what it is actually like, both the good and the difficult parts. no sugarcoating please!!!

sorry this is so long!!!! and thank you if you read it all!!