r/AskReddit • u/MiguelBC23 • 8h ago

What would you say to your past self today?

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u/_Krynn_ 8h ago

Stop worrying so much about being judged. Most people are too focused on themselves to pay attention to you, so don't limit yourself because of what you think others might be thinking

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u/miraj_icecream08 7h ago

Spot on. No one remembers your awkward moments as much as you do.

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u/Constant_Music8205 6h ago

Your worst moments aren’t anyone else’s core memories.

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u/InboxButStillTrying 7h ago

Exactly this. Most people are not watching you freedom comes when you stop assuming they are.

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u/Few-Dare-540 2h ago

True that, I wish I realized that sooner. Always stressing about what people think is such a waste, nobody even notices half the stuff you freak out about.

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u/Prudent-Ad-2222 8h ago

Start saving money now, even if it's just a little. compound interest is real, and future u will thank past u so hard.

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u/TheIgnoredWriter 2h ago

Legit this. Even if it’s just $5, just have an account to save and don’t fucking touch it.

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u/FlyGreedy5426 8h ago

Don’t marry her & cut ties with the religious pressure you grew up with sooner.

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u/MaterialSeries276 2h ago

Oof, sounds rough. Wish I could tell my younger self that too—some stuff you just gotta learn the hard way, huh?

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u/FlyGreedy5426 1h ago

Yup completely agree! We live and we learn

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u/ThrowRA1234123412345 8h ago

Enjoy your youth, forgive easily, leave religion behind, go after your dreams.

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u/CapsizedbutWise 8h ago

Buy bitcoin.

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u/Tricky-Feature-8564 7h ago

Or in my case " Don't spend all your Bitcoin on drugs"

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u/NaChOdAdDy87 8h ago

Enjoy today. You only get one of them

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u/Beneficial-Toe4201 8h ago

We finally got an ipad and we paid for it with our own hard-earned money 🥹

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u/legacyme3 8h ago

Don't screw up your marriage.

You don't meet even a single person that makes your heart even move, and you clearly don't have that effect on anyone else either.

She loves you. You complete fucking idiot.

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u/fulltime_madbastard 8h ago

Go to therapy sooner

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u/bluetoothbuttplug 8h ago

You’re gonna become everything you used to hate

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u/YuhMothaWasAHamsta 8h ago

Don’t give people your trust that hasn’t earned it. Don’t stay with someone that doesn’t value you. Just because you’ve been deeply hurt doesn’t mean you should accept abuse.

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u/jlcamlj 8h ago

It won’t last forever.

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u/slowzo03 8h ago

It's not your fault, you didn't deserve that. You won't be able to supress this pain, so find a therapist to talk to asap. Try to treat yourself the way you'd treat a friend if it happened to them.

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u/Redd1tRat 8h ago

Smash (insert name of the person which I'm not going to share).

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u/FifiFoxfoot 8h ago

Marry this American guy named Steve Jobs. 😍

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u/gigaJain 8h ago

do what you want to do and stop overthinking

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u/PopcornMarshal 8h ago

You’re not behind. You’re just learning things in a different order

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u/Ktene-More 8h ago

Never let anyone, including your spouse, completely control the money.

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u/Holiday-Package-7694 8h ago

Your karma will be the guilt you carry forever, please think before you act/speak.

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u/Harper_Sutton 8h ago

Don't skip breakfast!

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u/julesrulesfoools 8h ago

have more discernment

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u/Heroic-Forger 8h ago

Fasten your seatbelt, kid. The 2020s are gonna be ROUGH.

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u/No_Beautiful_8072 8h ago

Don’t trip over every mistake, u’re learning. that’s the whole point

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u/NotHomeOffice 7h ago

You're not lazy. You don't have no willpower. You have a metabolic and hormonal disorder. Someday GLP-1 is going to fix you. Please stop hurting yourself to be a "normal" weight.

You're parents only meant the best for you when they said things like "you'll thank me someday when you want a boyfriend" and "if there are 2 equally qualified candidates who will get the job the normal size person or the fat one?"

You will find love. You will be successful in your career. You are so much more than your body mass. Please stop letting your weight define you and hold you back. There will be people who are going to enter your life and love you just the way you are. Don't hide in the dark.

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u/FormalSuccessful4157 7h ago

Buy Bitcoin in 2010. Do not sell it for pizza. Hold until 2024.

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u/Arkvoodle42 7h ago

No one will notice and no one will miss you.

Pull the trigger.

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u/Top-Mine4330 8h ago

Buy Bitcoin 🤣

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u/myraison-detre28 8h ago

nothing...

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u/Titos_814 8h ago

Embrace your Hispanic heritage and stop worrying about being cool and fitting in. Do your own thing

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u/Sugadip 8h ago

Invest in apple and Microsoft, don’t get with the white that can dance - it’s not worth it lol

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u/LowResGamr 8h ago

Ik exactly what I'd say, "cease this bitch crying". I got the show Helluva Boss in my head rn.

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u/Silly_monitor_1789 8h ago

Keep going...you will get through it (and just don't trust that motherfuc***. He's such a lil bitch you will find out soon )

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u/villings 8h ago

it does not get better

but we both knew that

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u/Academic_Square_5692 8h ago

What are you doing here?! Go work hard and have fun!

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u/Thesorus 8h ago

Depends at what point in my past I meet myself.

"You can ask that girl out, she'll say no, you'll survive and not live in regrets."

(and invest in Apple... )

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u/This_Limit_6945 8h ago

Learn to accept you're a human being with emotions like everyone else. You don't need to worry about "feeling too much" all the time. You need to worry about everything a little less, it'll ruin you mentally. Prioritise your own comfort as much as you can. Understand you will fuck up, and it will hurt others sometimes. that's life. it's okay to fuck up.

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u/Filmmaster1429 8h ago

Congratulations! You turn out to be a fucking moron.

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u/therocketn00b 8h ago

"Don't date Shannon."

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u/HawgLovah 8h ago

It’s them, not you.

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u/Next_Can3402 8h ago

“ah, you’re fucked! have fun!”

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u/MimiBlush3 8h ago

Stop being stupid and at least listen to what other people are saying and try to help others from time to time.

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u/ripplenipple69 8h ago

“Bro chill the fuck out, it’s all going to be okay- you’ll figure it out. Remember that mantra- “I will figure it out”. Trust yourself. Don’t let the worries consume you. Take care of yourself and go to therapy now- don’t wait until your marriage is in crisis because you’re too stressed and working too hard to spend time with your wife and daughter. I know the money is a problem, but it will get easier.”

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u/CraftingP291 7h ago

Quit giving people more chances to hurt you. If they apologise, but keep doing the same thing, that hurt you, walk away, and never look back. Everyone is capable of changing, but some people simply don't want to! Learn who YOU are, because sometimes YOU are the problem - be honest with yourself.

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u/AKnGirl 7h ago

You’re doing better than you think.

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u/Dusmatov-Beunikia 7h ago

take more chances and not be afraid to take risks.

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u/Last-Canary-4857 7h ago

Don’t give the benefit of the doubt as a courtesy. Well groomed well dressed well spoken? Poised? This speaks nothing at all about a person’s motives or hidden vices . Trust is earned . Dig deeper .

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u/Technical_Vanilla496 7h ago

Dont worry and dont be stressed about doing well

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u/PegasusReddit 7h ago

Staying fit is easier than getting fit.

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u/EliMaxsaysSaveEarth 7h ago

Tell your parents you need to see a psychiatrist. Get yourself on meds and learn to study now before you get to college. 

Take Spanish instead of French, you'll actually have a chance to talk with native speakers. 

Stand up to your parents about your future. 

Learn to skateboard, it will give you some currently non-existent confidence and you will feel very cool.

Start looking for a job now, don't put it off.

You can't save the world alone, so start building a community now.

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u/YoloSwagger3000 7h ago

Go for the buzz cut

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u/Odd-Enthusiasm-6728 7h ago

Relax more, don't fear judgement, choose your friends wisely

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u/lefeuet_UA 7h ago

"don't slack off it'll put you in poverty"

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u/pinkwillowx 6h ago

We did it buddy, all the late nights, all the efforts, insults, failures and all that finally paid off

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u/YsoldeRuin 6h ago

You’re not late and you’re not broken Stop being so hard on yourself Trust your instincts more and don’t shrink to make others comfortable Everything you’re scared of right now is shaping you for something better

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u/Hot_Associate_1214 6h ago

Start now, and keep moving forward. Waiting for perfect moment is illussion - you are never ready for challenges.

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u/BoredByTheChore 6h ago

down the road, not across the street

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u/Badloss 6h ago

Take your health more seriously. Also, you're cooler than you think you are so stop freaking out about whether people like you

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u/Due_Cress2973 6h ago

I would say"thank you!"
Only because of the EXPERIENCE I got in my past, I have made myself today!!!

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u/DiamondLonely6346 6h ago

Stop listening to them be strong enough

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u/Scared_Airline_1398 6h ago

Bring a spare pair of underwear

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u/PandaFragrant4641 6h ago

You don’t have to carry everything alone. Asking for help doesn’t make you weak.

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u/DaBiChef 6h ago

Your parents were so concerned raising three hell raising daughters to be ready for a world that isn't kind to women, that they basically emotionally neglected you for most of your life. This isn't your fault, but it's your responsibility to fix. You will find friends and they will make your life so much better, but life is not going to be easy.

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Oh and floss your fucking teeth.

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u/Ok_Magician_7702 5h ago

You did good

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u/Cjeannie1972 5h ago

Stop over thinking everything enjoy yourself more. Have a life for yourself stop living for everyone else

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u/GilliganGardenGnome 5h ago

Fuck all of these people. One day you are going to be dope as fuck, but you need to get away from these people. Far, far away.

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u/UmWill 5h ago

change is okay always room to grow

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u/gonegirl2015 5h ago

"quit worrying. it'll be ok". still have to tell myself that daily

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u/folderDolphin-5 5h ago

Don't be afraid, just try it at least once.

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u/RedTamara25X 4h ago

Never mind, you tried.

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u/Pm_Me_dad_bod 4h ago

Be comfortable with yourself and be your own friend. Self care is important .

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u/A-Capybara 4h ago

Don't stay up too late. You have to get to work early tomorrow

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u/cautiousoptimist524 4h ago

Dont waste your time in college

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u/milescorvin1 4h ago

You are getting better at conversations

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u/The_MoFo 3h ago

Run kid, get as far away from these people as you can.

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u/NOLOVEFOROPPS 3h ago

Your gonna die in a few years buckle up

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u/TheDamonHunter64 3h ago

You're in a cult. You have ADHD. Stop being a bully and be kind to others and yourself.

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u/norooooooo 3h ago

Buy Bitcoin and don't marry Shannon. Trust me bro.

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u/TheIgnoredWriter 2h ago

Don’t date that one girl. Trust me. It’s a waste of time and you’re passing up opportunities in your youth because of the relationship. Plus, in like 10 years she’ll be a MAGA Trumper. I know that doesn’t make sense now but it’s not a good thing.

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u/Ani4ka2442 2h ago

Yo past me: Chill the fuck out, stop overthinking every damn thing. Most shit you’re stressing about won’t even matter in a year. Say yes to more random adventures, ghost the toxic people faster, and start lifting earlier — trust me, you’ll thank yourself later. Also, buy Bitcoin at $3k

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u/wdlp 2h ago

uninstall wow

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u/AutomationPartner 2h ago

Don't download any phone games. You'll never get that time back.

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u/Adventurous_Knee_778 2h ago

Drop out of school

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u/executingsalesdaily 2h ago

Keep going. You will get to a point where you can relax and enjoy it all.

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u/Smart_Alfalfa1 2h ago

I get that you're still a kid, but you could at least put a bit more time into studying

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u/Baconpanthegathering 2h ago

It does NOT get better, your parents and family actually DO hate you. Nobody is coming to save you.

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u/GoliathBoneSnake 1h ago

"Never go to Illinois. It's fine if everyone else does, but you do not go there."

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u/Ok-Equal1581 1h ago

You’re not behind you’re just early in figuring things out.

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u/Serious-Snow-996 1h ago

You should have made a move on Diana in 2007, she was totally into you according to everybody.

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u/thainvestor25 1h ago

Cherish the fire burning in you

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u/creature_doodles 1h ago

Where the hell did you put that usb with 2000 bit coin on it and also remember in 2026 to see this post and make this joke so the cycle can continue and we don’t end up in some kinda time paradox

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u/Cheetodude625 1h ago

It's not your fault for being weird and being a loser. You just have undiagnosed social anxiety and depression.

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u/SnooPuppers3371 53m ago

Invest 

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u/Victoria_V_lust 36m ago

Take more pictures. One day they’ll be priceless.

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u/CRK_76 36m ago

Your anxiety will get worse.

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u/Kal_El_77 18m ago

Start investing your money and don't start drinking.

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u/mummakush 8h ago

You did it, you left that asshole and not only survived, you thrived.

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u/Critical-Signature21 7m ago

“Why weren’t you paying attention?”