Chemistry is so hard to understand when you're bored and tired

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The discussion centers around frustration with the complexities of chemistry, particularly the concept of equilibrium. The original poster expresses feelings of overwhelm and confusion, describing their experience as emotionally taxing. Another participant suggests that if there are no specific scientific questions, the thread could be moved to a more general discussion area, as similar grievances about chemistry have been shared before. Ultimately, the poster decides to withdraw the thread, indicating it was primarily a venting session rather than a request for information.
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If I ever happen to come across anything related to equilibrium, I'm going to have a nervous breakdown...I'm ready to explode.
 
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Okayyyyyyy, I just skimmed down this part of the forum (chemistry) for the first time in my life, and I feel like crying. Why does chemistry have to be...soo...chemistrish? Yep, that's my new word from now on..
 
Dynamis, do you have a specific scientific question to ask in the area of chemistry ? If not, I'll move this to General Discussion. People have griped about chemistry there in the past.
 
Nah that's okay, just delete this thread. I was just venting.
 

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