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MUSE asked students to anonymously submit their opinions* on what what they would tell to their past-self. Here are the answers we got from them! Some are sweet, some are the harsh truth and some just good advice.
Conclusion: there is hope and there is light at th end of the tunnel and don’t hesitate to ask for help!
You’re gonna get through the dark times!
*Replies have been edited for clarity.
You found the right person for you.
Be more gentle with yourself, and understand that just because you do someone a favour you cannot expect the same in return or you will continously be disappointed. We are all different.
Do not apologize to people who disrespect you and don’t care about you!
Don’t be too hard on yourself!
You will meet people along the way.
Keep the good memories and don’t be sad to see people go; sometimes it’s for the best.
Letting go doesn’t mean the end, but the start of something new.
Hey! It’s gonna be okay!
You’ll be fine. It’s hard right now but you will make it through.
You’re gonna be awesome!
Don’t lose your iPad!
You’re gonna be able to talk to people and they probably won’t kill you if you hang out with them.
The thing you’re experiencing is anxiety, go talk to a therapist for the love of God!
Stop comparing yourself to others! It’s harmful to your mental health and well being. No one is perfect or has everything figured out. This will make it easier to progress in your life!
Do NOT erase the entirety of your computer accidentally! (This is higly specific, and yet the only thing going through my mind right now).
Nothing. I don’t want to risk changing something and not ending up where I am now. I quite like my life as it is. Maybe I’d ask her to go talk to that one girl though.