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Sure_Holiday4110 Apr 3, 2026 +17

Having potential but not using it

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Miserable_Pain_5199 Apr 3, 2026 +4

Man, that one cuts deep. I used to lie awake thinking about all the stuff I could've done differently in the Air Force, but at some point you gotta make peace with where you are now and just focus on tomorrow.

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +2

No regrets. We strive to make a better tomorrow

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Potential to work?

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The_Real_Cloth_ Apr 3, 2026 +1

I feel outed rn

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Single-Community-650 Apr 3, 2026 +1

On your death bed you won’t think to you yourself did “Did I meet my potential? How many achievements do I have?” You’ll think about the people you were able to bond with, relationships you made, and the good times you shared with others. So all you can do is try your best to reach your potential but try not fret too much about it :)

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

By working overtime?

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makeitcool Apr 3, 2026 +1

Right there with you. I think it often goes hand in hand with thinking I have potential but finding out I'm painfully mediocre.

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SweetSeraphy99 Apr 3, 2026 +8

My brain deciding that 2 AM is the perfect time to replay every awkward thing I’ve ever said since 2009.

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +2

Was it your best or worst year?

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quack_a_doo72 Apr 3, 2026 +8

Phone. It's always the phone

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Low-Departure4434 Apr 3, 2026 +3

Right now? It's having too many projects and aspirations at once while watching each of them systematically failing. Good stuff.

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The_Real_Cloth_ Apr 3, 2026 +2

Same... It's frustrating to watch people build big beautiful mountains when all I can build is a field of small, lumpy hills.

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Low-Departure4434 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Put those hills together, maybe you can make your own mountain. I know, easier said than done, but some peoe dont even begin to try at all. Every mountain started as a small lump.

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Being busy is all that we want

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Low-Departure4434 Apr 3, 2026 +1

I think you're right, but more so we like it when being busy has some value.

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Sure

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FirstBallotBaby Apr 3, 2026 +3

Someone I knew took their life recently. Just really unexpected as well so it’s been hard to sleep lately.

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +3

I can feel it. I'm so sorry about that.

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makeitcool Apr 3, 2026 +3

I'm so sorry. Hope it gets better each day, even just bit by bit.

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profmonocle Apr 3, 2026 +1

I lost my best friend to suicide seven years ago. You've probably heard people say "it gets easier over time". That's not wrong, but it's also not really helpful *in the moment". What helped me in the immediate aftermath was distracting myself. I threw myself into projects at work, probably worked a couple 80+ hour weeks, because it allowed me to focus my brain on something other than my loss. I'm very sorry for your loss, I hope you're able to find something to take your mind off it until the pain is less fresh.

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FirstBallotBaby Apr 3, 2026 +1

Thanks. I’m sorry about your friend.

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Useful-Speaker-1490 Apr 3, 2026 +2

What is happening with our ability to think for ourselves if we only offload to ai?

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +2

Making work easier. Maybe

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Low-Departure4434 Apr 3, 2026 +1

It is going through a fundamental shift. Our writing skill has a society will inevitably atrophy, but we gained something far more efficient and precise, regardless of the chaotic nature of some. The same can be said for the gains of Ai, we simply have to targeted about the side of history we want to be on. Precise? Or chaotic.

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mirxkqpt Apr 3, 2026 +2

I don’t know I can’t sleep

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LoudRatsSilentStares Apr 3, 2026 +2

For some reason every time I lay down my heart does this weird freaky thing and i think my bed being broken isint helping? Hoping I can afford a doctor soon about that lol im probably fine though.

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Arramattic Apr 3, 2026 +2

Maybe worth buying a 2nd hand heart monitoring watch - like a fitbit? Then you can show trends to your Dr.

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LoudRatsSilentStares Apr 3, 2026 +2

Thats a great idea! Thank you!

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Gullible-Software308 Apr 3, 2026 +2

Or an oura ring!

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LoudRatsSilentStares Apr 3, 2026 +2

Ohhhh!!

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Smart_Page_5056 Apr 3, 2026 +2

ice

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[deleted] Apr 3, 2026 +1

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Sorry

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nalptxqz Apr 3, 2026 +1

Thinking of my partner

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Long distance?

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Different_Sky_4019 Apr 3, 2026 +1

The lack of love in architecture, and how god play a huge role in creating beautiful buildings

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

Buildings you say?

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Callmesoraya___ Apr 3, 2026 +1

I’m a waiter, just want to say sorry If I forgot to bring your mayonaise for diner when you asked. Know that I will think about it when I lay in my bed after the shift. This keeps me awake. 😩

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Amazing-Beginning-80 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Same here

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explosive_diarrhea96 Apr 3, 2026 +1

That weird shadow beside the door. Probably just my jacket hanging. I won't confirm it, obviously.

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The_Real_Cloth_ Apr 3, 2026 +1

Body is tired and nauseous but brain is hyperactive and restless and refuses to sleep or relax for some reason

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Temporary-Genie Apr 3, 2026 +1

Worries about health, and my failure to write my thesis in a timely manner

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Unitedgamers_123 Apr 3, 2026 +1

General anxiety stuff with college admissions. The cycle was brutal on me. I only for into one school that I really wanted to get into, and the aid they sent me wasnt enough for me to afford attending. It’s a bunch of thoughts, doubts, and regrets over whether Im as capable as I thought I was and if the sacrifices I made earlier in life really had any meaning at all to them. Not a fun time. I thought this process would be exciting, not a wave of disappointment.

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Accurate-Tree4277 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Job hunt, Crush ghosting and removing me from social media after attempting to make friends with her

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resting666face Apr 3, 2026 +1

Enjoying my life so much that I dont want to sleep. Also probably eating too low sugar glucose and fats during the day, my hormones get wacky.

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Nadisn Apr 3, 2026 +1

Love

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

New couple in town

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hiddenkobolds Apr 3, 2026 +1

The after-dinner nap I took earlier. I'd say it was dumb, except it's probably more accurate to say that the nap took me. I'm getting over an infection and sleep is just kind of happening when it happens at the moment. Unfortunately, now is not one of those moments.

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lnc_gomes Apr 3, 2026 +1

Stress and will power

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Odd_Astronomer_8804 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Time for a pain pill after surgery yesterday. Waiting for it to kick in and to get sleepy again.

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Alteregokai Apr 3, 2026 +1

Ending a 4 year relationship but looking for a new place and a new job before fully going through with it.

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SmokinJoe1971 Apr 3, 2026 +1

my mind is being read in real time everyday

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cursedmeatsuit Apr 3, 2026 +1

My stupid f****** husband woke me up at 2 am and fought with me because it's my fault for falling asleep

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Safe_Shoulder4445 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Checking my bank account 😭

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lexi_andy611 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Hoping tomorrow is a good day my anxiety has been pretty bad thevpast few days

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Syeina Apr 3, 2026 +1

Forgot to take my sleeping pills now I'm awake a bit longer

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marcelmax1 Apr 3, 2026 +1

My brain replaying every mistake like it’s a highlight reel.

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t-o-m-u-s-a Apr 3, 2026 +1

I’m f****** working

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Czilla9000 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Listnook

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macomachine1998 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Stress

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Unusual_Brain3815 Apr 3, 2026 +1

The gap between what I know I should be doing and what I’m actually doing.

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Tinycatgirl Apr 3, 2026 +1

Wake up around 3:30 because the cat wants to be fed. Don’t really go back to sleep because he needs a pill at 5 and another at 5:30. Sometimes I sleep after that and sometimes I don’t. It’s 4:47. Just waiting.

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makeitcool Apr 3, 2026 +1

Growing old. I was so sure I'd die before I hit 30. I turn 38 this summer. I have a pretty good life all things considered, despite being clinically depressed, but I sometimes think preparing for dying of old age or illnesses, accidents, etc. that the elderly are vulnerable to., and I find myself hoping something will take me out early.

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Independent-Cell2548 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Phone and social media scrolling

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Marian254 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Overthinking

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petalbambi Apr 3, 2026 +1

My 2year old son

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Sedargouch Apr 3, 2026

My erection

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Snackmearmor Apr 3, 2026 +1

What's wrong with it?

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Gingerbread769 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Money

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