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the process of both finding and applying for internships in Psychology is so fucking exhausting it's insane. and then there's the issue of quacks and scams trying to make it all infinitely harder. i know all of this is part of the process for the goals that i have but boy is it taking every ounce of resilience within me
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reminder that my askbox is always open if you want to let anything out. share your sorrows and joys alike. we welcome it all in this house <3
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#therapy#wellness#kindness
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our thoughts have the power to affect the way we feel and consequently, the way we behave. it’s important to not blindly believe everything that we think. please try backing any negative thoughts you might be having with valid evidence of why or why not it may be true. seek a mental health professional for help if you find yourself unable to do this on your own.
please take care of yourself :)
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#therapy#wellness#kindness#depression#anxiety#trauma#thoughts#mental well being#mental health problems#cbt
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Therapist Red Flags
Therapy is important and can be really helpful, but not all therapists are good at their job. Here’s a few things to look out for when you’re seeing a therapist:
Not listening to what you tell them
Ignoring confidentiality (except in emergencies)
Making you feel judged or ashamed
Ignoring or trivialising your needs
Consistently being late
Making fun of your needs / accomplishments
Being judgemental or critical of you
Not taking your feedback on sessions into account
Condescending facial expressions or body language
Ignoring what you want to do / accomplish in therapy
Talking too much about themselves
Making you feel like problems are all your fault
Being insensitive to your culture or religion
They’re making you feel bad about yourself
Using the phone or getting distracted during your sessions
Attempting to make romantic / sexual advances on you
Making you feel stupid or invalid for what you say or how you feel
Forgetting important details about you / your life
Pushing you too hard before you’re ready
You wondering if their behaviour is a red flag. If you’re looking it up then chances are you already feel uncomfortable in therapy. You should never be forced into seeing a therapist who makes you feel uneasy. There’s no shame in leaving and finding a different therapist.
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when you keep yourself small all the time (swallowing the words you want to say, seeing everybody else as though they’re automatically above you, downplaying your feelings and achievements), the entire world will constantly be looming over you. that’s not the way to live your life. you’re supposed to be experiencing it, not be subjected to it. (this is your sign to take up more space)
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how to make someone feel heard (a small guide by a psychology major) :
make appropriate eye contact
give them space to talk
"go on"
nod
paraphrase what has just been said
ask questions if you're unsure about something they've said
do not make the conversation about yourself
self-disclose when necessary
validate their feelings
"I'm listening"
"That makes sense to me"
summarize things you've talked about and ask them to fill in things you might have missed
these are just some of the many many things you can do. i'll post more if this is helpful!
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#therapy#wellness#kindness#active listening#empathy#counseling#mental health blog#depression#anxiety
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why do people think saying “I would kill myself if I was you” is cool or edgy or interesting or something. it’s fucking pathetic and annoying
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Pass it on 💛
You deserve to hear any and all of the ones you need and I hope you take them and hear them, but pick the one that spoke to you most today.
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i want one of those war tunics ancient romans had so i could go write my exams. a battle requires a battle outfit.
#psychology student#studyblr#exams#psychology major#please god 58 days till i graduate#relieve me of my misery
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you don't have to have a clinical mental disorder in order to go to therapy. you can go to therapy even if:
you are having issues with your interpersonal relationships
you find it hard to regulate your emotions.
you are struggling with balancing different aspects of your life.
you are experiencing a stressful period.
you want to gain more insight into your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
you want to build skills like time management, assertiveness, emotional management, goal setting, etc.
you feel lost.
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#wellness#therapy#kindness#ptsd#anxiety#depression#psychotherapy#counseling#therapist#emotional health#mental wellness#mental illness
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friendly april fool’s day reminder to not prank anyone who suffers from psychosis. they already have a very fragile connection to reality, they don’t need you making it more difficult for them.
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#therapy#wellness#kindness#psychosis#psychologists#therapists#mental wellness#depression#anxiety#trauma#dissociative disorders
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you are not responsible for how other people behave.
#mental health#mental health awareness#mental health support#mental health reminders#coping#positivity#reminders#therapy#wellness#kindness
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You do not owe your partner(s) sex. I mostly see this passed around in the asexual community, and it absolutely needs emphasis there, but this applies to anyone of any orientation. You never owe your partner(s) sex under any circumstance.
If your sex drive or libido is lower than your partner’s, you may feel obligated to “keep up” with them to make them happy. But you have a right to say no, or not be in the mood, or be too tired, or just not want to right now. Your partner(s) should respect your right to say no and your bodily autonomy.
If your partner(s) try to harass, manipulate, or coerce you into having sex when you say no, they’re an asshole. Having said yes in the past does not mean you can never say no. It is not your responsibility or obligation to provide sex. You do not need to violate your own boundaries to make someone else happy. Your partner(s) should respect your right to say no, and if they don’t, they don’t deserve you.
Your body belongs to you, and you decide what’s best for your sexual health. Happy Pride
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shout out to clumsy people.
shout out to people with coordination issues.
shout out to people with dyspraxia.
shout out to people with apraxia.
shout out to people with muscle weakness.
shout out to people with paresis.
shout out to people with paralysis.
shout out to people with arthritis n/or joint deformities.
shout out to people with chronic pain whose pain makes it hard to control their movements.
shout out to people with chronic fatigue whose fatigue makes them hard to control their movements.
shout out to people with balance issues.
shout out to people with other conditions that make hard to control body n/or movements.
shout out to people who are undiagnosed n struggling with control movements.
it's not your fault. it's not your carelessness. you deserve support n accommodations. you shouldn't be judged or mocked. you deserve respect. your struggles deserve respect.
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You have options. I promise you, you have options. Even if you blow up your whole life, change your name and train hop half way across the country- you still have options. So long as you are alive you have choices and chances. If you can’t see them, ask someone else. Ask a stranger or someone who loves you. Anyone not in your situation will have different a perspective. Stay safe and stay alive.
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i’m so proud of you. i hope you find even more reasond to live
without you, none of your goals, relationships, dreams, hopes, experiences exist. not just these, you are also deeply entwined in the lives of others and their experiences as well, whether you realize it or not.
please, hold on, stay. you are needed here. your life is not worth nothing.
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