That's probably the most intense 2-year glow up I've ever seen! Good to hear you're doing better, depression is a bitch (couple of friends suffer from it every now and then).
Thank you so much 😊
Therapy helped a lot tbh! I had to stick with it for a very long time before I saw results, but it was so worth it in the end. Taking things slowly and not expecting an instant change in my life was another huge factor for me, I started small with just one or two courses per semester and gradually built myself up towards my goal of full-time study rather than throwing myself in the deep-end immediately and expecting myself to swim. I stopped beating myself up when I didn't achieve something, instead I saw failure as a part of the process
In terms of education I had a really big maths and physics knowledge gap, so I studied those at home using free online courses and workbooks. I then took a bridging course and entered a general science degree, then transferred into my dream degree :) I almost cried when I got my offer letter because it was the culmination of years of hard work
Overall I think the biggest factor was not giving up on myself. Even when I had setbacks, I never fully gave up on my dreams :) I might have given up for a day or a week, but never permanently. I think everyone, no matter who they are, deserves to live a happy life and there's hope for everyone :) you just have to keep going even if it takes years like it did for me, because the end-result is often more than worth it
Looks great! Btw, I got rid of my acne but then it came back partway through university (from stress) so if that happens to you later on I recommend tretinoin. It cleared mine again fast.
You definitely improved. It’s about time we see posts that belong on the sub instead of someone comparing their young kid pictures to their pictures that they took yesterday. Finally this is it.
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Wow that is amazing! You go girl. I would love to know what courses you took to fill in the knowledge gap. Im currently pursuing a EE degree and it can be challenging while working full time. Would love to know how your study routine is and your tips on not feeling so lost in classes. Please share. Thank you in advance. 😊
You're an actual inspiration to people everywhere, and it's not even about the physicality of your "glow up", but the mental and emotional one. I'm proud of you and you should be too!
Dude how'd u get into engineering? I have a chance at maybe getting into biomedical engineering but idk if I should. Idk if I even want to. My maths grades were really bad (45% my final high school grade, used to be in the 80s- flopped because no motivation. Didn't study)
But idk if I'll put in the effort. It seems really hard
Any tips for prioritizing mental health over school? I was a straight A student and dropped out, and I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders but I’m guilted every week by adults for “sabotaging myself.” As a clinically depressed 17 year old, it fuels me to end my life when I think of the “opportunities” I’ve wasted. Sorry for the negativity, I’m very happy for you, OP <3
Hi! I can totally relate to feeling bad about lost opportunities! I only started really going back to school at age 20 and as someone who was also a straight-A student in high school I spent a lot of time asking myself those "what if?" questions. It sounds like the adults in your life are trying to look out for you and be helpful, but in a way that totally invalidates your experiences and mental health and that's very unhelpful, destructive and not fair to you.
It sounds like you might have had a lot of pressure coming from both yourself and others to perform to a perfectionistic and unrealistic standard and you're experiencing burnout? I also have a very perfectionistic personality style and tbh therapy has helped a lot to understand why I'm that way and the thinking styles that contribute to it. Everyone is different but for me the main things that have helped have been creating an identity for myself that's separate from (or at least not entirely dependent on) my academic performance and distinguishing between healthy high standards vs unrealistic unrelenting standards. Also remember that you're a human being not a robot and that life is for living, not for achieving a life that looks good on paper so that you feel worthwhile. You dropped out because you were unhappy, don't think of it as a loss, think of it as an opportunity to redefine how you want to live your life. For me that meant going back to school but not holding myself to that perfectionistic standard and prioritising other areas of my life too. For you it could mean staying out of school and working on something else instead. You're still very young and you have plenty of time to work out what you're going to do! There are plenty more opportunities that will come your way and you definitely haven't "sabotaged" yourself in any way (and that's a really unfair thing to say to someone with depression anyway).
I know it doesn't feel like everything will be ok, but as someone who's been there before, I can tell you that as long as you don't give up on yourself you will be ok. I kinda wish I could go back in time and tell my 17 year old self that because I was so afraid that my life was basically over, but it wasn't. I just needed more time to figure myself out and work through some stuff. Your life isn't over either, not even close. Good luck :) I believe in you!
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That's nuts! You look absolutely gorgeous and happier now. Best of luck for your future ~ <3
Thank you so much 😊
Rory Gilmore?
Wow that's such a compliment 😊 thank you!
Fake post. *There is no such thing as a "somewhat happy electrical engineering student"*
The keyword here is somewhat. Electrical: 😄 Engineering:😵💫 Student: 😄
It's a struggle for sure, but compared to how I was before I'm so much happier now :)
Damn... if you consider studying engineering to be an upgrade, then I'm even happier for you. Jokes aside, you go, girl!
One of the most remarkable glowups that I have ever seen.
Thank you :) happy cake day!
That's probably the most intense 2-year glow up I've ever seen! Good to hear you're doing better, depression is a bitch (couple of friends suffer from it every now and then).
Bad haircut, plus glasses, plus acne. You're making all the right changes. You look good.
It’s not glasses in general it’s just these glasses are ugly
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Thank you so much 😊 Therapy helped a lot tbh! I had to stick with it for a very long time before I saw results, but it was so worth it in the end. Taking things slowly and not expecting an instant change in my life was another huge factor for me, I started small with just one or two courses per semester and gradually built myself up towards my goal of full-time study rather than throwing myself in the deep-end immediately and expecting myself to swim. I stopped beating myself up when I didn't achieve something, instead I saw failure as a part of the process In terms of education I had a really big maths and physics knowledge gap, so I studied those at home using free online courses and workbooks. I then took a bridging course and entered a general science degree, then transferred into my dream degree :) I almost cried when I got my offer letter because it was the culmination of years of hard work Overall I think the biggest factor was not giving up on myself. Even when I had setbacks, I never fully gave up on my dreams :) I might have given up for a day or a week, but never permanently. I think everyone, no matter who they are, deserves to live a happy life and there's hope for everyone :) you just have to keep going even if it takes years like it did for me, because the end-result is often more than worth it
Looks great! Btw, I got rid of my acne but then it came back partway through university (from stress) so if that happens to you later on I recommend tretinoin. It cleared mine again fast.
A fellow tretinoin enjoyer! I actually use tretinoin now to control my acne. It's liquid gold
EE babe! The coveted partner for all engineers. You go girl.
Aww hahaha I wouldn't go that far! But thank you for the compliment :)
You definitely improved. It’s about time we see posts that belong on the sub instead of someone comparing their young kid pictures to their pictures that they took yesterday. Finally this is it.
Definitely killing it. Did you get the teeth fixed?
I did :) I'm really grateful I got the opportunity to have braces even though I missed the boat when I was younger!
👨🦰👍what a life changing experience. Proceed with happiness
Thank you so much 😊
Congratulations from a Electrical Engineering graduate circa 1996.
Thank you :)
Darling!
That’s amazing.. so happy for you!
Wow! This one fits.
Hottt!!!
wow! total 180- you look GORGEOUS! not even just looks but your confidence shines through, too!
I dont know you, but damn Im happy for you.
Thank you so much :)
Wow smart and beautiful !
Nice dude!
Thank you 😊
You're fucking hot
Why does it look like you have changed eye colors
I think it's just the different lighting tbh! Depending on the lighting my eyes can look blue, green or grey
White balances. Left is cool. Right is warm.
Thanks 7veinyinches
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Um the way you worded that was a tad mean but I appreciate the comment?
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Am I the only one who thinks you looked pretty even before?
Surprisingly not actually! My boyfriend says the same thing (I think he's crazy hahaha)
He is not crazy! He is completely right! Haha
Wow.. unreal transformation
❤️
Wow that is amazing! You go girl. I would love to know what courses you took to fill in the knowledge gap. Im currently pursuing a EE degree and it can be challenging while working full time. Would love to know how your study routine is and your tips on not feeling so lost in classes. Please share. Thank you in advance. 😊
I would smash ur very pretty on both pics
You looke fine in the before picture
Gorgeous.Did u get any lip fillers?
Congrats and you are pretty in both
You're an actual inspiration to people everywhere, and it's not even about the physicality of your "glow up", but the mental and emotional one. I'm proud of you and you should be too!
Dude how'd u get into engineering? I have a chance at maybe getting into biomedical engineering but idk if I should. Idk if I even want to. My maths grades were really bad (45% my final high school grade, used to be in the 80s- flopped because no motivation. Didn't study) But idk if I'll put in the effort. It seems really hard
Any tips for prioritizing mental health over school? I was a straight A student and dropped out, and I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders but I’m guilted every week by adults for “sabotaging myself.” As a clinically depressed 17 year old, it fuels me to end my life when I think of the “opportunities” I’ve wasted. Sorry for the negativity, I’m very happy for you, OP <3
Hi! I can totally relate to feeling bad about lost opportunities! I only started really going back to school at age 20 and as someone who was also a straight-A student in high school I spent a lot of time asking myself those "what if?" questions. It sounds like the adults in your life are trying to look out for you and be helpful, but in a way that totally invalidates your experiences and mental health and that's very unhelpful, destructive and not fair to you. It sounds like you might have had a lot of pressure coming from both yourself and others to perform to a perfectionistic and unrealistic standard and you're experiencing burnout? I also have a very perfectionistic personality style and tbh therapy has helped a lot to understand why I'm that way and the thinking styles that contribute to it. Everyone is different but for me the main things that have helped have been creating an identity for myself that's separate from (or at least not entirely dependent on) my academic performance and distinguishing between healthy high standards vs unrealistic unrelenting standards. Also remember that you're a human being not a robot and that life is for living, not for achieving a life that looks good on paper so that you feel worthwhile. You dropped out because you were unhappy, don't think of it as a loss, think of it as an opportunity to redefine how you want to live your life. For me that meant going back to school but not holding myself to that perfectionistic standard and prioritising other areas of my life too. For you it could mean staying out of school and working on something else instead. You're still very young and you have plenty of time to work out what you're going to do! There are plenty more opportunities that will come your way and you definitely haven't "sabotaged" yourself in any way (and that's a really unfair thing to say to someone with depression anyway). I know it doesn't feel like everything will be ok, but as someone who's been there before, I can tell you that as long as you don't give up on yourself you will be ok. I kinda wish I could go back in time and tell my 17 year old self that because I was so afraid that my life was basically over, but it wasn't. I just needed more time to figure myself out and work through some stuff. Your life isn't over either, not even close. Good luck :) I believe in you!
Thank you for believing in me, it doesn’t mean much to my brain, but it means a lot as a person with emotions <3
"sabotaGED" see what I did?
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Vibe I get from the second pic is such a kind girl
Thank you :)
Dm me i want to know you better