Welcome to the forums! exciting to have you join us !:) ... View more

@Tiny_leaf i honestly have no words for the amount of pain you must be going through, i could only imagine how it would feel.  ... View more

Hi ! @scared01 it definitely sounds tough, i agree with @Tiny_leaf it's disappointing to hear support services are not more accessible or affordable :( ... View more

@blissfulhope i can only imagine how all of this would be making you feel, it sounds very overwhelming. I don't think you're being an awful person, i think you're just trying to work out more about who you are and what makes you happy :) Being in constant fear must be really painful, have you had any ideas about what you might be able to do to start moving things in a kinder direction for your own happiness ? ... View more

@Ladybug I've been stressed out to the max about even getting admitted into clin masters - it is so incredibly competitive to get into where i am and i'm worried i can do everything i possibly can and still not get in! High GPA, experience, first class honours and all the rest! I also worry about things like getting burnt out or losing my passion, and i guess taking care of myself and taking time out are the only preventative measures i can seem to come up with at the moment. You have what it takes :)   Along a similar line... Does anyone have any tips about getting into clinical masters by any chance? ... View more

@MisoBear thankyou so much. I find myself exhausted all of the time that makes things hard too aha I am being increasingly kind to myself, in the sense that each day i'm feeling better about it and more optimistic about the remainder of the semester. I try to balance uni and working about 23 hours a week and i'm starting to think i can't keep it up as much as i want the money, you're right, uni has to come first! @lokifish yeah a lot of psyc students on here it seems! Yayy i have every faith you'll get into honours! Thankyou :) ... View more

hey - it's nice to hear you're trying to find some options for your friend to get some support - the one's that have been suggested already sound like they may be helpful :) I'm wondering how you've been feeling? i could imagine that it might be distressing to know your friend is going through a hard time. Please reach out to us if you'd like to talk about you've been going :)   ... View more

Thanks for starting this thread ! Although I don't know how you're feeling, i can identify with having a hard time opening up to people in the past - so here's some of my experience in case it can help in anyway :) I often have thoughts that people may not like me like i think they do or that i'm burdening them if i ask them to meetup before one of our uni classes - i find myself thinking 'are they only saying yes because they feel like they have to?' or something not very helpful! However, if i put those thoughts aside and look at how they actually treat me and how much effort they actually put into talking to me - i realised i don't actually have any evidence for the negative thoughts i've been having to suggest they don't like me. So this is what helps me open up - i try to put my thoughts into perspective :) best wishes! ... View more

@Mintie it sounds like you've already received quite a few thoughtful replies :) It's nice to hear you're doing what's best for you, rather than what others may think is best for you emotionally. After all, you know yourself better than anyone of course :) ... View more

That's nice to hear! Feel free to update us here on how you've been going as well :) best wishes :) ... View more

@MisoBear yay another plant person! I totally relate aha except sometimes watering can feel like a chore for me (that might be because i have so many plants though) ... View more

@WheresMySquishy Thankyou so much!!    @ecla34 (i kill a plant accidentally every now and then - keeps me humble AHAH)   ... View more

@ecla34 from what i've heard honours is full on! How have you been finding it? You must be so excited to finish!   @May_ Yeah exactly! I've already picked up a few tips to use in my own life - which is the beauty of psych i guess !   @MisoBear I've found my first few weeks really demanding! putting in so much effort and it not being enough and failing some assessments :( which is new for me to kind of come to terms with because I haven't failed at uni before - but i'm taking it as a learning experience and trying to workout what i can do better!     ... View more

@ecla34 are you almost at the end of your degree? 😊  yeah i’ve taken a few psych electives this semester - i’m particularly looking forward to a positive psychology course - focusing on strength based approaches, meditation, mindfulness etc etc. I also have a social psych course that should be interesting too! I’m almost half way through undergrad which is crazy to think of. thanks for asking! any subjects you’re looking forward too? ... View more

@ecla34 haha yes omg that’s so me - i could only dream of having a plant that big 🤩 they are incredibly peaceful and rewarding- something you can live amongst too - i’d recommend them to anyone :) thanks for being so kind - the gifs probably made my day 😂 ... View more

This is such a helpful thread! Negative: I got knocked back for an opportunity I really wanted to do this semester Positive: They told me i can do it next semester instead, It'll probably fit my uni timetable better then too! ... View more

Hi everyone ! I'm new to the forums so I'd love to introduce myself :) How did you first hear about ReachOut and when did you decide to get involved on the forums as a user?I heard about reach out through my uni quite a while ago, a friend said she volunteered with RO and I decided to get on board after discovering the forums and being pleasantly surprised by the amount of support people are able to receive on here. So naturally, I wanted to get in and help out! What's your favourite post thread?So far the tough times thread is my favourite, just because it's such a helpful initiative! Why did you decide to become a Builder?I have volunteered in a similar role however in a different setting, I thought being a builder would be a great opportunity to learn and help out from an online setting :) What do you do during the day (Study? Work? Hunt ghosts? Fight Crime? Taste cupcakes?)?I am currently studying psychology at uni - as I have seen some of you are too! It's exciting to meet others who enjoy psychology just as much as i do! I also work so i can get that bread ahah Do you have any weird hobbies (Train a rubber duck army? Teach lizards Spanish? Learn how to the master the recorder?)?I collect plants and just love to be surrounded by them in my home - each new leaf is exciting and it's also great when i need some timeout from the stress of uni work - watering plants and looking after them seems to do the trick! I also have watched a fair few tv shows in my time, it's not a weird hobby but it's definitely a hobby ahah  What's you're all time favourite TV show?Parks and Recreation was my favourite - it's a feel good show that is so WHOLESOME - I can talk at length but i'll keep that for another day ahah ... View more

@Bee I hope things have been travelling along okay for you in the last few days, it sounds like you've received some helpful comments.  you've shown a lot strength by putting your story out there and seeking some support during a really hard time.  Sending you my best wishes going forward :) ... View more

Hey, From reading your thread - I can definitely identify with a bit of what you're going through - it's really hard. It sounds as though getting into more of a routine might be helpful! I like to get my dated diary and write in everything I have to do that day and tick them off as I go - i get that little sense of accomplishment by completing things and then i get to cross off that day when everything is finished. I have found this helpful for me in creating more structure for me with uni work and also balancing time for friends and family around these things.  best of luck! ... View more

Hey, I can hear you've been feeling really down lately and I'm wanting to send my support, from what you've said about just wanting to be vulnerable with someone who will listen - and please forgive me if this has already been suggested - but perhaps one of the telephone support services would be able to help in this way? They're there to listen when we need someone to talk to :) ... View more

Hi Jardin! It sounds as though you've received quite a few helpful comments already, I suppose I'd just like to send my support to you, especially in regards to the uncertainty your going through about what's going to happen. I'd like to second the suggestion to reach out to someone you trust in your life if you feel things are getting too much - otherwise you could talk to lifeline if you'd like to find out what kind of supports are out there - as there are quite a few around that provide counselling sessions for free :) sending my best wishes! ... View more

Just came across this thread - and I'm glad - because i'm back at uni this semester too and it's great to find some people in the same boat! ... View more

Today I practiced self care by coming home from a big day at uni and taking some quiet time to myself by reading a book and also listening to some of my favourite music at the moment, I usually however, tend to watch an episode or four of whatever I'm enjoying at the moment. I like to 'reward' a big day with at least doing one thing I enjoy and that doesn't take up too much energy for me! ... View more