Samuel Booth76 said:I run into them daily because I *am* one of them (minus the genius part, obviously). Honestly, I can't stand it when I start a new job at a place like Google or a big firm and everyone is just forcing these fake smiles, leaning into inside jokes, making dumb comments, or constant teasing. It's the same outside of work, too. I don't get why being an introvert is seen as such a bad thing in certain spots.
That’s just because those extroverts forced their way in so they could label us as weirdos.🙄 Honestly, I can't stand their shallow, mindless small talk either. ☕
Grace Harris4 said:So, I’m sitting here on this four-hour Amtrak ride during a school field trip, and while basically everyone else in my grade is losing their minds and just messing around, I’ve actually been sitting here grinding through some math problems... Am I totally losing it? I guess I just know that I'm one of those people who stands out from the crowd... 👍
One summer, I spent my entire break studying French for seven hours a day while everyone else was out at the beach. I think I only stepped foot outside at night maybe five or six times that whole season. Can you even believe that?🙂
It’s completely normal! I don't know a single woman out there whose features are perfectly symmetrical. I have a friend where her right eye is significantly smaller than her left. In my case, my left side is larger, but honestly, I'm the only one who even notices it.🙂
Ha ha 🤣 That’s me in the skinny jeans and high heels! I’m used to being the center of attention—it doesn't bother me one bit—but the real headaches start when it comes to people. Looks like he's cheating, Donna Wood52!🙂
Donna Wood52 said:In my book, special people are those who just stay silent when they're being insulted (do those even exist? 🤔 I'm not counting the ones who are just too timid to speak up! ☕ ) Then there are the people who are genuinely attractive but suffer from incredibly low self-esteem... etcetera etcetera...
What does "progress" actually mean? Does it even matter if every single solution just spawns three more headaches? We find a cure for one disease, and suddenly we're staring down a whole new set of medical crises. Every step forward seems to drag a new mess behind it, demanding yet another fix. Chasing progress feels like a total Sisyphus task.
Plus, most of this "advancement" just tackles side issues. Meanwhile, humanity has been struggling with the same fundamental problems since the dawn of time. Sure, we have cars, electricity, and high-speed internet—we'll probably have wild tech in fifty years—but at our core, humans haven't changed a bit since the days of Jesus Christ. No matter how much the world evolves, bad things still happen constantly, all over the map. And let’s be real: it’s usually because of us.
Here we go again. I can already see the types of people who are going to show up here—the ones who get all worked up just because someone else is different, or heaven forbid, actually better than them. It’s always the same story. These people are a thorn in everyone's side, whether it's in real life or right here on this forum.
hiddenhawk3 said:What you're describing (that post above) doesn't really strike me as an advantage 😉 I guess I'm thinking about introversion 🤷 Everyone tries to be unique these days, which just makes them blend right back into the crowd 😁
Being an introvert is just one part of who I am. It has nothing to do with being "special" or trying to stand out from the crowd. And honestly? In this day and age, it's often more of a disadvantage than anything else.
Everyone tells me I fit that description perfectly. Honestly, I can’t even argue with them. Every single person who’s ever met me has called me weird, eccentric, or just "different." Sometimes people can see it the second I walk into a room—they say I look lost or like my head is stuck in the clouds. I guess that’s just what happens when you’re as much of an introvert as I am. And yeah, people like us are rare. Aside from myself, I only know two other people who actually operate this way.
Jerry Martinez5 said:If you're talking about parents—then yeah, absolutely.
But eventually, we grow up. We finally get a shot at walking away from their constant condescension and how they stifle everything we do. We can actually build our own standards so we aren't constantly chasing their approval anymore.
Sure, but kids raised by people like that usually end up scarred. There are too many stories like this to ignore. In my experience, there isn't anything that can fully erase that kind of toxic dynamic between a parent and a child.
Do you ever feel like people just don't get you? For me, it’s a weird one: while everyone else seems to think I’m overachieving, the people who constantly underestimate me are actually my own parents. I guess it's not that uncommon, though. Even when there's plenty of objective proof that I've earned respect, they still manage to overlook it. Anyone else dealing with this kind of stuff?😠
Amanda Myers3 said:I’ve been a high-strung person for years—someone who reacts intensely to everything and finds it nearly impossible to sit still. But lately, it’s started causing real issues, and the restlessness seems to be escalating... I function perfectly fine when I’m physically active or spending time with people, but the moment I’m left alone, I completely fall apart. I can't focus on anything, I can't stay still, nothing. Over the last few days, my behavior has been a mess. When I sit down to eat, I intentionally overeat until my stomach actually hurts. I’ve even started biting my nails again—something I haven't done in at least five or six years. And don't even get me started on how much my studying for finals is suffering. I realize this might not seem like a major issue to you 🤣, but for me, it's a massive problem.
Does anyone know what might help me calm my nerves? 🤷
It’s becoming incredibly obvious to me now. Lately, I feel like I’m getting more and more hyperactive. I have no idea what’s going on with me, even though this has been happening for a while, but it feels like things are spiraling out of control!🤷
gentletiger20 said:Look, there’s really no point in dragging that stuff out into the open. What someone chooses to spend their money on is their own damn business. Honestly, most of those high-society types—you know the kind—probably don't even realize people know they use certain... substances. Or maybe they do, but only within their own little bubble of equally questionable characters, so it just feels normal to them. It's all just part of the club, I guess. Back here in the States, though, if that kind of thing ever actually hits the headlines, people still treat it like some massive, unforgivable scandal.
You're spot on. I know plenty of those "respectable" types who act like they're untouchable, only for the truth to come out when they overdose. It's a joke. So many people are using these things, yet everyone acts like it's some huge secret. Honestly, look at my own life: I once had to hit three different pharmacies just to track down some Xanax because every single one was sold out. That tells you everything you need to know about the reality of the situation.
hiddenhawk3 said:It’s never too late, I guess.😉 I mean, nobody's stopping you from enrolling in that degree alongside this 🤷
That's not really the kind of trade school I'm looking at. It's not about my GPA; I need different certifications entirely. Not going to get into the weeds with it.
Rebecca Bennett41 said:But, if we are discussing the matter from the perspective of spatial constraints—if the volume in question is strictly limited—then what we are fundamentally dealing with is pressure... How have you been?
Look, I have my ups and downs. Today is actually a decent day. But I need to get on top of this mess soon. I can't just sit here and let my life go down the drain.
Rebecca Bennett41 said:Honestly, you two are in the exact same boat as I am... The fact that this entire thing is dictated by age creates such an overwhelming amount of pressure...
Technically, my situation isn't age-restricted. On paper, there's no rule against it, but... things are a little more complicated than that.
Nancy Castillo40 said:If you truly love what you do, then you’ll find the strength to pour all that effort into it. I’ve already adopted this as my personal philosophy—something I know I’ll have to lean on in a few years, regardless of how things look right now. I just hope I’ll be strong enough when that time comes. On the flip side, I’m actually pretty relieved to be working toward this degree as a safety net; you can never predict what life might throw at you. Think of what you’re studying as building one massive, solid foundation for your future security.
Sure, but the career I actually want is mostly dependent on age. At this point, my future feels pretty uncertain... which is exactly why I'm spiraling right now.
Nancy Castillo40 said:I honestly share that same fear. I ended up enrolling in a major that just doesn't spark anything in me. The field I actually dream of studying? Well, let's be real—it's probably not going to pay the bills here, and even if it did, it feels like something I’d have to move halfway across the country to pursue in a different lifetime. I’m currently in my second year, and those nagging questions are starting to creep in: what happens when I finish this? What comes next? On the bright side, I can still pursue my actual passion after graduation, even if I don't have a degree specifically for it... though that's a bit of a double-edged sword. It means that on top of having the talent, I’ll likely have to work three times harder just to get a foot in the door. And honestly, with how burnt out I've been feeling lately, I'm just praying for some recovery before things get too intense.
It really depends on what you're looking for. Is there a realistic path for you to jump into what you actually love once this degree is out of the way?
There’s always a chance. Of course, that’s easy to say in theory, but reality is a whole different beast. Even if I decided to take that path, I know I'd be pulling 300% effort alongside any talent I have.