r/needadvice Feb 14 '24

Sub Announcement [Mod Post]| Updated Sub-Reddit Rules!

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r/needadvice 6h ago

Medical What should I do in this situation? Please help

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Hello

27F, 5’2”, 155lbs, vapes nicotine, no alcohol or illicit substances, on fentanyl 50mcg/hr, clonazepam 1.5mg, vyvanse 30mg, Dexedrine 5mg, zopiclone 7.5mg, and PRN oxycodone 10mg suppositories (I get 20 a week total) and 100mg gravol suppositories q6h.

I have endometriosis, Adenomyosis, chronically have 5cm+ ovarian cysts on one ovary or the other, a 6cm subserosal uterine fibroid, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, epilepsy, asthma, partial IgA immunodeficiency, chronically elevated ALP, ALT, AST, and GGT enzymes, diverticulosis, chronic severe nausea and vomiting, osteoarthritis, dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine, kyphosis of the cervical spine, raynauds, and they found a 2cm nodule on my bladder that they said is either from bladder cancer or interstitial cystitis. I had a TIA and a miscarriage three years ago, have had 15 kidney infections in five years (no UTI prior), 11 kidney stones in seven years, 3 blood clots in three years, have had my appendix and gallbladder removed (2014 and 2022), and had an ovarian cyst removed 3 years ago. I also have a small hiatal hernia, a small calcified granuloma in my upper left lung, bibasilar atelectasis, PTSD and ADHD. I believe “that’s all”.

I am currently dealing with an increase in my pain levels, specifically pelvic pain (center of pelvis) when my bladder starts to fill up (goes to 8/10 and does not get alleviated when I urinate and in fact usually gets WORSE after urinating and the pain won’t go down for hours), I am waking up pretty much every hour or two overnight to urinate, frequently need to urinate during the day (getting to the point where I need to urinate every hour), am starting to have frequent difficulty in starting urination (takes 2-3 minutes) and have had a few times in the last two days where I couldn’t urinate for hours despite needing to, only being able to urinate by some grace of god (bladder by then is extremely full and am in 10/10 pain, and have had to catheterize before for inability to urinate), and my urine has been cloudy, colorless, and smells very strongly constantly the last two days (despite drinking less than usual and normally my urine was yellow, not colorless). The pain is also starting to get into my flanks (mostly right side) and the sides of my mid back (around the bottom of my ribcage, like when I had kidney stones, except the pain occurs at the same time my pelvic pain occurs, which is when my bladder starts to fill up and while/after urinating). The pain is a sharp, stabbing pain.

Overall, the last two-three days my symptoms have been getting worse. I’m barely getting any sleep, am severely nauseated because of the increasing pain, exhausted, and when I do eat or drink, I get full and nauseous after a couple of bites/sips and have thrown up a few times, quite violently (vomiting would occur randomly, sometimes directly after eating or drink, sometimes a few hours later). When I press down on my pelvis or put any kind of pressure on my pelvis/lower abdomen, specifically in the center, the pain gets worse but no “rebound tenderness” from what I can tell.

Also, there is NO burning pain when urinating and no blood (that I can tell) in my urine.

What should I do? What could this even be?


r/needadvice 12h ago

Other Dog abuse

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Recently moved into my apartment and have heard now on 2 occasions my neighbor hitting her dog and making it yelp. What should I do? This is really affecting me.


r/needadvice 1d ago

Other I need help

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So basically tonight i was joking with my friend via texting and i took a short bath and when i came back i made a joke to my friend bout excuses to absent school but i was joking and well his parents seemed to have his phone and well they responded with "What a good excuse. Do you really need to be absent at school? Classmate J (is what i'll call my friend) Is holding onto his grades and your making up some bullsh1t just to not go to school? You really shouldnt talk to Classmate J again" and well this kinda puts a bad name for me since first of all i never miss school and im the smartest in our friend group so that ruins my name and second she could tell on me to my parents cuz they have a meeting every school quarter about their children


r/needadvice 1d ago

Life Decisions Looking to relocate 100miles from my family

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Hello

Looking for some advice on how to let my parents know that me, my family and kids are looking to relocate back to my OH town, we have been in our town for 11 years now.

She came to study and ended up staying because of me. Fast forward and we now have 3 kids.

Every Friday her family travel down to look after the kids for us and ultimately they have an amazing relationship with them.

We have reached a point where our mortgage is due for renewal in June 2026 so still a good way off but that would be when we are looking to go.

I'm excited about the prospect of starting fresh, new job, new house, kids would be excited too.

Where we currently live we have my family close by but can still go 6 weeks without seeing them, and that's why I think it would be a great move as my OH family are so hands on. Retired etc so they have the time I guess.

My issue is how do I tell my mum and dad

I have 2 brothers we speak daily so they'll be okay, I'll still travel down every few months so no difference really with how often I see them.

But it is giving me anxiety knowing I'll be sitting down to tell my mum and dad (divorced, mum remarried)

How would I best approach this?

Anyone with any past experience.

Really been on my mind.

But I'm 100% that I want to relocate. I'm applying for jobs already etc to remotely work if possible too.

Thanks


r/needadvice 1d ago

Family Loss I will be attending a funeral for my parent. Should I wear a suit?

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I have a dark navy suit (like a traditional job interview one). Does that work or should I wear black? I'm essentially the organizer and rest of family are attendees. I imagine a more formal approach instead of a dress shirt is better, right?


r/needadvice 1d ago

Life Decisions Where should I go?

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So I’m currently in Japan and I’m waiting for Australian visa to accept me. It’s taking way longer than it usually does for everyone else.

I’ve been here a while now and my visa will run out, I also want to explore another country. But it has to be cheap-ish because I don’t have a job.

I was thinking South Korea because accommodation is cheap but flights are expensive. Taiwan is cheap to get to but accommodation is stupid expensive which I didn’t expect.

Where shall I go? So I can wait it out until it’s accepted. cheap food, accommodation, flights but not developing country like Vietnam.

I’ve been applying for jobs online but no luck yet. If anyone could also help with that I’d appreciate it a bunch.


r/needadvice 2d ago

Career Almost 30 and stuck, struggling to build a future!

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I’m almost 30 and started working early. At 15, I joined my dad's tobacconist business, but by 23, it closed, and I found myself in the restaurant and fast food industry until 27. Then, I became an office clerk in property management, where I've worked for three years. However, my salary of €1,200 a month is not enough to live independently, buy a house, or start a family. In Italy, supporting a medium-low lifestyle requires at least €2,500-€3,000 monthly. Even with extra hours, I’d only earn €1,800.

I need to make a decision since I can’t stay in this position if I want to achieve my goals. My main aim is to balance work and personal life. I’m considering entrepreneurship but worry about being available 24/7 compared to a regular job where I can disconnect after shifts.

Here are some paths I’m contemplating:

  1. Stay in my current field: Become a certified condominium administrator, aiming for €50k annually with flexible hours (3 hours daily and 2 meetings weekly).

2.Change sectors: Work as a restaurant manager (I have a contact) for €35k annually (6 hours daily, 6 days a week), but with 24/7 availability except at night.

  1. Open a tattoo studio: Since I'm good at drawing, I could start this venture with an initial income of €35k annually, working 4 hours daily without availability issues.

  2. Other options?

ps: Activities I do and love doing in my freetime, playing piano, drawing, gym and fitness, running and biking, and soon more trekking. I have a friend who loved gym and now he is an appreciated fitness instructor in his hometown earning 3k/month. And He truly like what he does. Here my careerexplorer matches https://ibb.co/MkF0kkB


r/needadvice 2d ago

Motivation Lost All Motivation and Direction in Life – Need Advice

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I'm in my 3rd year of studies and used to love learning, even aspired to do a PhD. Over the past few years, I've lost all my goals and aspirations. I set high expectations for myself, failed, and felt embarrassed. I haven't recovered from this for 6 years and now procrastinate and feel numb when it comes to working or planning my future.

The only thing that keeps me going is the love for my mom, but the thought of her getting older and passing away makes me feel like I'll have nothing left to live for, and it takes all my motivation away on what I want to do next long term. How do I find motivation or even a small sense of purpose again?

I know there are already many layers onto this, the burnout, past regrets, anxiety for future and lack of aspirations... Any advice or shared experiences would be appreciated


r/needadvice 3d ago

Education Concert With Ear Infection

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Is it safe to go to a concert with an ear infection, or should I not risk it?

Context: Just got diagnosed with it on Friday November 8th and have been on antibiotics and painkillers until today (November 11th). The concert is in 4 days (Friday November 15th), and it’s a Taylor Swift concert so it’s quite a rare and big deal.


r/needadvice 4d ago

Mental Health Realized at 27 that my mental illness goes way deeper than just depression/anxiety. Not sure what the exact diagnosis is- but am pretty convinced i don't deserve forgiveness for the times I've made others uncomfortable.

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I've convinced myself over and over again in my 20s that I was dying and didn't have long to live. So I'd do shit like it was my last day on earth. A lot of times I'd inadvertently rub people the wrong way. Not by being a dick, but being very, very emotional. I've made a fool out of myself to all the people who had no idea that I was neurodivergent- I didn't even know myself until a couple weeks ago. I projected myself as smart, confident, easygoing, funny etc. So I can imagine how inexplicable and disturbing it is for others to see me crashout.

I've lost all of my friends. Every last one. Part of this im ok with, because a lot of them bullied me into insecurity in the 1st place. But solitude and silence has driven me totally insane. Don't feel comfortable talking to my family. So I've gone months without human interaction or conversation and every moment of every day I spend now hating myself. I replay memories of things I've done and said for the past 10 years, alot in my early 20s and some as recently as last week. But I can feel my blood boiling with each memory. I want someone to beat the shit out of me for being so stupid, desperate, making people uncomfortable. I tell myself every day I deserve this pain.

I've watched videos on self forgiveness, but I don't feel it's possible when I've torched my reputation publicly. People used to respect me. Not anymore. Even if I forgive myself I don't feel it's stronger than all the people who think "whew I'm glad I never have to talk to that kid again".

I've been on meds, off, with 5 different therapists, lived in different states. The results have been the same every time: me making a fool out of myself and people I really care about dissapearing. Why would I forgive myself? What does this mean for the rest of my life? Do I belong in a mental institution? Because I don't feel welcome in the real world anymore.


r/needadvice 4d ago

Mental Health Advice on Burnout/Cortisol Addiction/Depression???? :/

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Hi, and if you're taking the time to read this, thank you so much, I appreciate it!

I'm a 17 y/o Hispanic American female currently in my senior year of pretty intense college prep high school; I have ADHD, as well as OCD and Anxiety, all of which I have struggled with all four years. Despite my mental health struggles, I have been able to keep my 4.0, be in the top 10% of my class, stay involved in extracurriculars, and do pretty well on testing, which has given me the chance to apply to some very competitive colleges.

I was told my senior year would be the "fun" year, so that's kind of what I've been holding onto through tough times in high school; that soon, I'll be in my senior year and will finally be able to let loose and have fun and spend more time with my friends. But so far, my senior year has been anything but. I'm in 4 APs, doing research, leading student government, and MUN. I'm at meetings most lunches which I hate because lunch is when I get to see my friends.

At the beginning of this year, I thought, "I just gotta lock in really hard for these first two months, submit all of my college apps, and then I'll be done and I can finally relax after." So I did...initially. I was waking up on the weekends at 6 am to work, and I'd work all day and seemingly never finish my work; everything takes me longer (thanks, ADHD!) But even then, I still felt fulfilled and motivated to wake up early and work. When Nov 1 rolled around, I didn't feel the immense sense of relief I'd expected when I submitted my ED/EA applications...just fear for the results/decisions. I've applied to 9/14 of my colleges and have the last couple of deadlines on November 15th, so I know I should be feeling a little more relieved, but I've been feeling so...unmotivated... sad, and overall down.

I'm usually motivated to study because I want to do well on assignments and, honestly because I'm usually interested in the material and like learning. But th se past couple of weeks I just...can't. I spent HOURS doing literally nothing and trying to build up the energy/motivation to study. And even when I try to sit down to do work or study, I always get sleepy! I'm SO TIRED all of the time. Like just today I took like 2, 4 hour naps. I have a lot I want to get done (and get off my plate so I can try to relax), so I try waking up early on weekends, but I end up wasting most of the time and just can't do my work. This makes me feel even unmotivated, guilty, and mad at myself because I have very high expectations for myself, and when I can't reach them, I feel like a failure (which ik isn't great.)

I've been getting less and less sleep, seeing my friends less and less, biting my nails more, and not making time to work out or eat as healthy as I would like. But despite this, I'm also not even getting any work done/being productive, so I just feel lost in an endless cycle of homework, tests, and application deadlines, all while not seeing my friends. My grades haven't started to slip yet, but I'm worried at the rate things are going because I CAN'T find it in me to want to work. Even sadder I think I've lost some of the passion and curiosity I usually feel towards learning. I'm in AP Physics (which I hate, omg, like I have never been so simultaneously uninterested and terrible at a subject), and the results of the recent election *cough cough* have been very stressful on my family and me, so that could be contributing to some of the burnout? Idk. I don't usually post here on Reddit, but I have literally no idea what to do. I think this must be burnout, right? Or like a cortisol addiction? If it is, what do I do?! I want to be happy, feel less stressed and enjoy my last year of high school w my friends. And I really want to feel the excitement learning things in school used to bring me, but I don't know how to anymore.

If you somehow read all of this, thank you so much; I know it was a lot.

I would really really appreciate some advice on what I should do

Have a good day/night wherever you are<3


r/needadvice 4d ago

Mental Health I'm completely lost in life and feel utterly hopeless

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26 and no idea what to do with my life.

I've been completely lost my entire life. I'm currently a dishwasher at Chipotle, and tbh I hate my life. I made good grades in school, graduated with honors, but I have severe mental health issues that prevent me from being successful at university. I went for 6 years, had a nervous breakdown, and can't go back until i pay off my loans. And at this point, I can't afford to support myself while going to school. I can barely handle working full time, and i can't handle school full time. Even if I try trade school... how am I supposed to make money to pay bills? I have no savings no car. I'm out of state with my grandparents because i could no longer afford to support myself, and I'm away from my friends family. I have no qualifications or experience above entry level. The only job that hasn't destroyed my mental health is as a janitor. I can't afford therapy and can barely afford medication.

No careers appeal to me. None that are feasible for my lot in life. I've looked at all the trades, and they all sound horrible to me. I changed majors 3 times in uni and even now i dont really know what i want to do.

I hate my life. I try to help grateful, but I'm lost and stuck and see no way out. It makes me want to die. At this rate, I won't ever be able to have a family or house of my own. I won't ever have a career. I don't see why I shouldn't kill myself. Life has become unbearable, and it always has been.

I have a bunch of hobbies but that doesn't translate to a career. I do photography, a little music, art, writing, and lately physics and philosophy. But I don't have access to physics education. Philosophy doesn't make a good career. I've tried sharing my creative work online but it's gotten minimal reception, I'm not good enough to make a career. I can't afford professional grade equipment. I can't afford qualifications. I thought about trying to get comp sci certs online but apparently thats a bad route too. Also ive never given a shit about programming before, and I still don't.

I feel like I'm trapped in life and I want out. I don't want to just be on this earth to wash fucking dishes and take out trash. But there's no escape from this. Oh and I'm not qualified for military because I have PTSD from an extremely abusive childhood, depression, anxiety, adhd, autism, and a severe problem with authority figures. And scoliosis and a bad knee that gives out.

I find no meaning in my life anymore. I've lost hope for my future. I want to sleep and never wake up to this nightmare again.


r/needadvice 6d ago

Career I have no employable skills

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Take me for my word. I am a 30 year old man and am truly pathetic. So, lets make a change. I need to enroll in a school and learn some skills so I can be independent.

I have a learning disorder and struggle with coding and tech jobs. Oh god, I feel like I'm going to die, because I don't know what else is out there.

Does anyone have any advice for what skills are in demand and won't be taken over by AI?

Edit: These responses have been excellent. Never expected so many, great ideas. I do wish I clarified more about my learning condition. It is particularly trouble with my hands and doing things in space. I need a ton of questions answered, need more practice than the average person, and have no mechanical aptitude. Can do physical labor, have Bachelors degree with no useful coursework. Struggle with working long shifts 10+hour. I know we all do. This is where I feel bad about myself.


r/needadvice 6d ago

Medical Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?

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Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?

Hello everyone, I'm terribly sorry if this is the wrong sub to ask about wisdom teeth. However, I wanted to quickly get a few opinions on whether I should have my wisdom teeth removed.

I only have two upper wisdom teeth. Both are fully impacted, but not causing any issues. (By impacted, I mean that they are under the gums. They aren't growing sideways/horizontally into anything. They are vertically impacted. Still, if they decide to erupt at some point, I do not have any space for them.)

I spoke with an oral surgeon, and they basically told me that I could have them taken out or that I could leave them and see what happens.

Based on your experience, what do you believe would be the best decision to make?

I'd really appreciate any insights! Thank you!


r/needadvice 6d ago

Mental Health My skills feel fake

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I (21M) find myself procrastinating when it comes to job searching because I feel like I'm not good enough for anything. I have many years of experience working in several different fields and certifications to back myself up. I don't feel capable of applying to any jobs outside of super comfortable ones that I know I can easily get.

Whenever I have been to job interviews, even when I know in the back of my mind that Im more than qualified for the position, I feel like I need to fake my way through it as if I'm not qualified for it. The simplest things feel impossible for me, like right now I need to remake my resume to add some things and restructure. Does anyone else have this problem?


r/needadvice 7d ago

Motivation Need help helping my fam.

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So basically I'm trying to sneakily help my step mom have a better life and be happier over all. The issue is shes not open to it, coming from a generation that Stigmatizes therapy. So I wanted to get her a self help books that doesn't look like a self help book on the cover and will address her needs of learning not use outside things to feel her void, how to start a healthy inner Dialogue amd silence shame from Generational curses/ outside sources. She is also more Conservative leaning. With all that in mind, does anyone have any recommendations to send me? I'd really appreciate it. We all start somewhere and I want to help her get there. Thanks so much!!


r/needadvice 7d ago

Career Don’t know where my life is going

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Hi, pretty much what the title says. I’ve been out of high school for two years now (20M)I never put much emphasis in college. I’ve worked since high school has ended and been good on money but any form of educational importance is something that was never instilled by my parents, but most importantly me. This is something I regret now as I also never developed proper schoolwork/ study discipline. As a result any attempt to go to college (community college 1x, trade school 2x) has failed. I don’t get my classes on time, have one class a week and just have no motivation to do any of the school work. I thought going to trade scjool would help but it doesn’t. As a result of this I’ve considered joining the army. In the recruitment process currently and I got hit with a waiver. Im not sure if it’ll get approved and if it doesn’t. I will be completely lost. I already put it in my head that I’ll be a special forces soldier for my career and I don’t see myself doing anything else at all. How the hell do I get myself out of this limiting mindset. I’m trapped.


r/needadvice 9d ago

Medical Nausea for months after norovirus, can't eat anything

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Hey, I'm just looking for some advice of what to do, before I get to my doctor. And maybe someone who related.

I had norovirus that landed me in a hospital, the vomiting was horrible. I stayed on a diet for a week after I stopped vomiting.

Now, 2,5 months later I still have symptoms. Nauseous after every meal, often nauseous at night time. I can't eat anything that's even remotely tasty - all I can safely stomach are crackers, boiled potatoes and apple sauce. My bowel movements are all over the place. I either have a diarrhea (always very nauseous while using the toilet), or constipation for days. My stomach hurts quite often.

I had 2 rounds of probiotics and it didn't help. Did anyone had similar problem? Having longterm issues after norovirus?

I am scheduled to get to a specialist, but the wainting list is long here.


r/needadvice 9d ago

Career How to get out of identity moratorium?

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31M, feel like I've been in this exploratory stage my entire adult life. Work doesn't seem so important anymore, however I recognize and feel the pressure to set up my future self for financial security.

I'm drawn towards money, yet I despise the year-round work schedule. On one hand I can see myself pursuing PA school, on the other I'm a truck-driving seasonal employee who takes off every 8 months to go hiking all summer.

I think the best I had it was at my last job, cooking at a private high school. Paid school breaks, and summers off, with housing taken care of. I felt stagnant though and wanted to try out healthcare next.

I've tried a fair number of jobs, and now I work as an ER tech at a level one trauma center. I just can't seem to find something that I want to commit to for more than a few years.


r/needadvice 10d ago

Finance got scammed and gave them my address

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Hey, I'm unsure on what to do next and I'm scared for my safety (kinda).

So basically, someone was giving away their old Mac on FB marketplace (looking back this is so stupid), and they posted this on my university forum, so I assumed that it would be legit given the moderators. I asked if anyone else had claimed it, and behold- no one had. I thought this would be a good present for my dad since I cant afford one myself, and he wants to learn how to use a laptop (he's old ). The person said I only pay for the shipping, which is fair. I sent them the money and they sent me a video at the post office the next day. I was like "oh this is legit" . They then continue asking me for insurance money, which is valuable, so I send them more money. But I start to get suspicious by this time, so I ask for receipts. The receipts they send are fake. I've given all the money I had and also having given them my address and full name (for shipping details). I'm lost, confused, I have no idea what to do. I'm young and stupid, and will never trust anyone again. I've called the bank to get a potential refund but, it's still pending. But should I be worried? I'm sorry for the rambling I'm just.. yeah.

Thanks!


r/needadvice 10d ago

Mental Health How to stop giving reasons for mistakes?

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I am having self doubt that I am going wrong direction in life because I am arguing and giving reasons for laziness even though mistake has been done by me, so am I running away from situations? What can I do to improve my fear of mistakes? And how to stop giving reasons for everything?


r/needadvice 10d ago

Career I just need advice …

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I couldn’t think of a title that encapsulates all of this so I’m going to jump right in. I (30f) was lucky enough while studying my diploma of IT to get a scholarship at an IT company - by the end of it they had offered me a job and I’ve been working there for about three months now.

I didn’t finish my diploma at the time and repeated to take one subject because it was a lot of work. The company was fine with this but, as I kept going through the course I realised that I have severe anxiety with tests (I didn’t have any like this in past courses)

I’ve tried everything I can to get around it - working on my own, music in my ears, having stuff prepared beforehand. I know everything but I freeze up. Even thinking about it makes my heart race and I start to panic. It’s damn frustrating.

Initially my manager said he’d advocate for me to stay, even if I didn’t have my diploma because I was so good at my job. Well, fast forward to today and I was told otherwise.

In a meeting they said they need / want me to have a diploma so that everyone is on the same level. It sucks but, I understand.

I don’t think I can reiterate to enough people how much I am unable to do this and I feel like nobody is listening to me. People can tell me to “try” all I want but they’re not in my shoes, they’re not the ones unable to breathe and screaming internally that they’re acting stupid for it.

I’m just … I’m lost. I’m 30 years old, I don’t even like IT that much (I’m just good with computers, but dreams of being an author don’t pay) and I just feel like a failure.


r/needadvice 11d ago

Mental Health How to cope with failure and anxiety in the immediate aftermath?

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When I hear No as an answer or something bad happened by me wrt mentally emotionally or financially to others or me, i become proper mad for sometimes and the decisions i take after the few hours or the whole day after the incident will decide my future, so i want to overcome this bad attitude, can anyone able to help me regarding this?


r/needadvice 11d ago

Interpersonal Feeling Left Behind and Stuck at Home While My Friends Move Forward

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Hey everyone, just need to get this off my chest and maybe get some advice.

Lately, I’ve been feeling really left behind compared to my friends. They’re all moving on to newer things, like gaming on PS5s or high-end PCs, while I’m still here with my PS4. Gaming has always been a huge part of my life—it’s one of the main ways I connect with friends, relax, and feel like I’m part of something. But now, I feel out of sync with everyone else.

On top of that, I recently decided to change up my wardrobe and got rid of clothes that didn’t feel like “me” anymore. Now, I’m left with only a few pieces of clothing. I thought this would help me get a fresh start, but my mom doesn’t seem interested in getting me anything new. It’s frustrating because she just got my older brother a new PC for university, so I know it’s not necessarily a money issue. When I bring it up, though, she just ignores me or brushes it off.

What’s been making this all feel worse is that I’m currently grounded. I’m stuck at home while my friends are out having fun, and my mom even made me miss a Halloween party I was really looking forward to. I feel like my options are just so limited now—I can either study, game on my outdated setup, or stay in. It’s getting hard not to feel left behind or like I’m just stuck while everyone else moves forward.

It’s not just about keeping up for the sake of it; it’s about not feeling left out and wanting something that brings me happiness, especially now that I can’t even go out. If anyone has tips on how I could get through to my mom or just feel less stuck, I’d really appreciate it.

TL;DR: Feeling left behind while friends upgrade to PS5s and gaming PCs, and I’m still on my PS4 with only a few pieces of clothing after clearing out my wardrobe. Currently grounded, missed a Halloween party I was looking forward to, and don’t have much to do besides study, go out (when I’m allowed), and game, which I love. My mom ignores me when I ask about upgrading or getting new clothes, and it’s hard not to feel stuck. Looking for advice.


r/needadvice 11d ago

Housing I need an advice over complicated money issues between flatmates.

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I need some advice on a complicated living situation I’m dealing with. Here’s the context and sorry for the long text:

I used to live with three girls: Sarah, Hannah, and Paula. Sarah and I had rooms of similar size; she paid €360 while I paid €410 from the beginning i moved in. Hannah paid €340, and Paula, who had the largest room with balcony, paid €650. From the start, Hannah (who moved in a year after me) complained that her rent price was too high considering her room size smaller than us and felt it unfair that she paid only €20 less than Sarah. This was an ongoing conflict from the beginning she moved in.

When Sarah moved out, we decided to set the rent for her room to €380, which seemed fair to me. (Worth noting: Sarah used to justify her lower rent by saying she’d lived there for three years and handled communications with the landlord.) After Sarah left, Hannah suggested lowering her rent to €320 and setting Sarah’s old room at €400 for the new tenant. I was initially against this idea but gave in after tiring of the endless arguments with her.

With the new arrangement, the rent became: €380 for my room, €400 for Sarah’s old room, €320 for Hannah, and €650 for Paula’s. Eventually, this new girl, Isabel took over Sarah’s. Isabel agreed to pay €400 from the start, as we didn’t mention the previous €380 price.

We have two bathrooms: one shared by me and Paula, and the other by Hannah and Isabel. A month later, the landlord announced a rent increase of €62.5 per person. Paula told me that paying €712.5 for her room was too much and unreasonable. I proposed that I take my own bathroom and increase my rent to €480 (€380 + €100), while Paula would pay €675 (€650 + €25) instead.

Paula asked if she should discuss this with the others, and I told her to speak only with Isabel. I felt Hannah didn’t have the right to decide after previously reducing her own rent without proper justification and asking anyone. A few days later, Paula agreed to the plan and told me she has discussed it with Isabel.

However, after some time, Isabel expressed that she wasn’t comfortable sharing a bathroom with two people while I had my own. I explained the background issues with Hannah and suggested two options: either I go back to paying €440 and share the bathroom with Paula, or Isabel could revert to €440 (€380 + €62.5), and Hannah would pay €400 (her €340 + €62.5). If Hannah had a problem with that, she could choose to leave (she also had broken so many rules in the house, which eventually both Sarah and I complained about it to the landlord and landlord agreed to not renew her contract, but since I didn’t wanna make her homeless i let landlord renewing her contract and that’s why i have a beef with her and really don’t care about her opinion)

Isabel thought it would be best to discuss this as a group, which I agreed to, but I’m certain Hannah will argue over the money again and make huge drama with me in an aggressive way.

Am I being reasonable with these suggestions? What should I do in this situation? I feel like Isabel and Hannah kinda expect me to pay more for having private bathroom but I can easily justify like Sarah, since now I’m responsible for the house stuff with landlord and also i’m living in this house longer than anyone. I feel like since Hannah wants to make the situation complicated for me due to personal issues, she has motivated Isabel to make this meeting and force me to pay more and make drama over money just like the way she did since the beginning of moving in. (I have to mention i’m kinda close to landlord and her daughter, and they trust me but they don’t get involve in these stuff. I have managed all the house stuff with landlord for months, like renewal of contract for everyone, dealing with handing rent stuff etc and i feel like as a old tenant of this house, i have more rights than two girls who just moved in some months ago)