Anyone here a Psychologist?

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Posted by exxtasyx
I don't think you can teach psychology, I think you're just born with being more aware of people and why they do the things they do... Although you do need a degree to pursue it. I think the best psychologists are always the one's who could read people from a young age.
I think I've gotten better at that as I've gotten older, but need to really listen to what my gut is telling me about someone. Working on that now. But people have always just felt the need to share personal life issues with me since I was younger. I've always found that odd.
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Posted by DonJohnson
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Now you are an interesting one. I haven't read all your threads, but it seems like you've been on here for a while. The only thing I've taken from any I've read though is that you're Asian, have a big dick, have a girlfriend, and have fucked a lot of women. Oh, and you read people based on different placements in their charts (not sure if I'm saying that correctly). While all that is great, do you ever share anything else about yourself? Other people seem to know bits and pieces of other users based on different threads/topics. Especially people who have been here on a while. But what about you? You can't be a private person because you share way too much in regards to sex.
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Psycho therapy for Virgos. That's what I would do.
Lol. Maaaannnnn. My last Virgo experience was enough to have a "no virgo" rule for a while.
Ask clients for their astro charts. I don't know why but the thought of running an actual business like this gets my chakras excited. Maybe I'm finally transitioning into the third part of my four part numerology life span reading number 8. I think that means I'm going to die when I'm 44. Any advice?
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#1 - find someone who knows about numerology so they can assist you with that. I know nothing about numerology.

#2 - go with your gut and stop overthinking it. Nothing good comes from overthinking but stressing yourself out unnecessarily and making wrong decisions.

#3 - embrace the sucesses AND failures from being self employed. There are important lessons in both, and both will happen.

#4 - keep supportive, positive, happy, consistent people around you while you embark on your new journey. Virgos especially need that.

#5 - make sure you get all this done way before 44 so you have something fruitful to leave behind for future generations
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Posted by Vanish
I have a serious question about a reoccurring dream. Every time I have a conversation about the New England Patriots, I literally dream about having sex with Tom Brady. This has been happening since I was 17 and it's consistent within a 24 hour window of having a conversation of talking about the Patriots to dreaming about fucking tom brady. When I'm awake, I have no feelings towards sexing tom brady at all so why does it happen when I'm asleep?
I had this with a co-worker once....the only possible answer is they are succubi obviously

It does totally make you feel violated lol
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Also, he's always kind of rape-y...if that helps with anything.
Is he kind of rape-y in the dream? I'd imagine that in real life clothes kind of just fall off in his prescence.

You are attracted to guys who pretend to be good guys, but are really corrupt and can get away with it without any real penalties.

Boom 👊
Awesome. You are the one true oracle of dxpnet.
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Yessssss!!!!!!
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Currently getting my PhD in clinical health psychology! Be sure that you understand how much it is to put yourself through to be a helper. If you feel like you want to be a counselor, the doctorate route is definitely going to push you to the limit. Be sure you know how to protect yourself against energy vampires- walk the talk and implement lots of self care. Be compassionate towards yourself the way you are toward others. If you hate research, try out a professional psyd doctoral program- just make sure it's accredited. Otherwise a phd or masters is more economical. When you're looking at graduate schools it's really good to have a 3.8+, have good exam scores, and research experience. Get close to a few professors and find a mentor. Volunteering is free clinical experience. Good luck 🙂
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Posted by mswaim4
Currently getting my PhD in clinical health psychology! Be sure that you understand how much it is to put yourself through to be a helper. If you feel like you want to be a counselor, the doctorate route is definitely going to push you to the limit. Be sure you know how to protect yourself against energy vampires- walk the talk and implement lots of self care. Be compassionate towards yourself the way you are toward others. If you hate research, try out a professional psyd doctoral program- just make sure it's accredited. Otherwise a phd or masters is more economical. When you're looking at graduate schools it's really good to have a 3.8+, have good exam scores, and research experience. Get close to a few professors and find a mentor. Volunteering is free clinical experience. Good luck 🙂
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Nice to see a fellow psychologist who's into astrology 🙂

To OP - all the best in whatever you decide to do!

Oh and to clarify - psychology is not mind-reading (I wish!)... trained psychologists read body language and other non-verbal cues, and make educated guesses.
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Currently getting my PhD in clinical health psychology! Be sure that you understand how much it is to put yourself through to be a helper. If you feel like you want to be a counselor, the doctorate route is definitely going to push you to the limit. Be sure you know how to protect yourself against energy vampires- walk the talk and implement lots of self care. Be compassionate towards yourself the way you are toward others. If you hate research, try out a professional psyd doctoral program- just make sure it's accredited. Otherwise a phd or masters is more economical. When you're looking at graduate schools it's really good to have a 3.8+, have good exam scores, and research experience. Get close to a few professors and find a mentor. Volunteering is free clinical experience. Good luck 🙂
I'm not sure what happened to my first response, but thank you so much for the advice!!!! I never considered those aspects in regards to going to school for psychology, but I know I can do it! It will be a long road since I'm starting off part time and plan on going all the way for my PHD. I definitely need to remember this advice.
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Currently getting my PhD in clinical health psychology! Be sure that you understand how much it is to put yourself through to be a helper. If you feel like you want to be a counselor, the doctorate route is definitely going to push you to the limit. Be sure you know how to protect yourself against energy vampires- walk the talk and implement lots of self care. Be compassionate towards yourself the way you are toward others. If you hate research, try out a professional psyd doctoral program- just make sure it's accredited. Otherwise a phd or masters is more economical. When you're looking at graduate schools it's really good to have a 3.8+, have good exam scores, and research experience. Get close to a few professors and find a mentor. Volunteering is free clinical experience. Good luck 🙂
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Nice to see a fellow psychologist who's into astrology 🙂

To OP - all the best in whatever you decide to do!

Oh and to clarify - psychology is not mind-reading (I wish!)... trained psychologists read body language and other non-verbal cues, and make educated guesses.
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Thank you very much! I've been to 2 in my life. One when I was going through multiple deaths at once in the family, and once for marriage counseling. It made me realize that you have to find one the that's good for you and really listens and that fits your personality. I'm not sure exactly what aspect of psychology I want to go into, but the counseling aspect does appeal to me.
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I've taken a bunch of core psychology courses, and contributed research in the field, based on what I see, academically, and in the field, 99% of the people are just book rehearsers. There is not much to psychology on the academic front; just lots of memorization; like every medical related field. Not much thinking involved. Things get very exciting when you contribute to real studies and not some boring "dreams correlate with creativity".

If you don't want to end up sorting out other people's problems, where the majority of your patients will be (if you take the traditional route) whiners, I'd suggest getting into sociology. It is a field that is taking up a lot of headway and redefining a lot of work done by psychs. I'd highly recommend sociology; a lot more interesting and a better/healthier future.
Thank you for that! I never considered Sociology at all, but I will definitely look into both. Especially if Sociology is avbetter future career path. I'm leaving my current career to start completely over, so I want to make sure it suits me and has good growth.
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I've taken a bunch of core psychology courses, and contributed research in the field, based on what I see, academically, and in the field, 99% of the people are just book rehearsers. There is not much to psychology on the academic front; just lots of memorization; like every medical related field. Not much thinking involved. Things get very exciting when you contribute to real studies and not some boring "dreams correlate with creativity".

If you don't want to end up sorting out other people's problems, where the majority of your patients will be (if you take the traditional route) whiners, I'd suggest getting into sociology. It is a field that is taking up a lot of headway and redefining a lot of work done by psychs. I'd highly recommend sociology; a lot more interesting and a better/healthier future.
Agreed. I liked Sociology WAY more than Psych. It integrates with everything a bit more and is easier to understand and see how it integrates. Sociological influence is in everything- history, nutrition, gender studies, healthcare, etc. Some professions even require Sociology/Anthro courses in their degree programs to better understand your patients/clients/whatever in the field you'll be getting into.
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You should pursue philosophy instead haha
Sure, if all she wants to do is end up teaching for a living.

Philosophy is cool, but it's not career friendly if you want some options.
Not true, soros and carl icahn both billionaires who studied philosophy, since OP wanted to study something deeper into the mind
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Lol. I appreciate the feedback. I am just getting started exploring my options, so all serious feedback I'm taking into consideration. Thanks!
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I've been thinking about this for a while, and I'm so intrigued on how the mind works and the "why" behind people's actions. I'm finally ready to make a career change and I want to pursue Psychology. Any advice, words of wisdom, stories?
Well hit me up when you're qualified cos God knows, I need one lol
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So I have my 1st patient. Yes!!! I need you to never delete your profile and stay an active member for 6-10 years now. I'm guessing getting my PHD will take that long.
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I've been thinking about this for a while, and I'm so intrigued on how the mind works and the "why" behind people's actions. I'm finally ready to make a career change and I want to pursue Psychology. Any advice, words of wisdom, stories?
Well hit me up when you're qualified cos God knows, I need one lol
So I have my 1st patient. Yes!!! I need you to never delete your profile and stay an active member for 6-10 years now. I'm guessing getting my PHD will take that long.
Actually, it should take about 15 years.
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15 years—? Jeez. Is there a fast track program? That seems like forever.
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You should pursue philosophy instead haha
Sure, if all she wants to do is end up teaching for a living.

Philosophy is cool, but it's not career friendly if you want some options.
Not true, soros and carl icahn both billionaires who studied philosophy, since OP wanted to study something deeper into the mind
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You're just being stupid now.

Yes it's true, it is NOT something that will guarantee you a job with much money. They made it work for them, but most people who grad with philosophy end up teaching.

Nothing more dickish than suggesting to someone something that likely will not benefit them down the road, not without warning them of the pros and cons. You're being way too idealistic and lala land about it dude.
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Word to the wise OP. Never question a psych or shrink, their egos are easily bruised and they will become spiteful towards you.
I would think that would be anyone who is very knowledgeable in their area of expertise. I've run across IT people like that. Lol.
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Considering this happened time and time again as I was seeking my rediagnosis, it's appearent they think entirely to highly of themselves and have egos that rival mine. The shrink that initiated my rediagnosis attacked me for my religious and political views after I read his book that he spent half or sessions bitching about due to lack of sales.

He had a very big ego and just because things weren't moving as fast as he claimed they would (he actually claimed his method of treating DID took 6 months or less) he got upset and said that my reading his book was interfering with therapy. It actually was because his book made it pretty clear he was a glorified nutjob despite all his qualifications. As the 6 month deadline was approaching, he told me I wasn't ready to get better and to come back when I didn't feel like waisting his time. I then told him what I really thought about him and fired his ass. I could hear him sobbing as I left his office.

Then the look on my psych's face when he got the rediagnosis paperwork from a 3rd party firm was hilarious. He was red as a tomato and I'll put money down that he consulted a malpractice defense lawyer after I ripped him a new asshole. I've even been told by my old therapist that replaced the nutjob that my current psych has bi-polar depression.

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Actually, it should take about 15 years.
15 years—? Jeez. Is there a fast track program? That seems like forever.
...no.

6-10 years is accurate. I have a friend who's currently finishing up hers. She's almost done and it took 9 total- Bachelors, Masters, and PhD
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Yeah I think 7-8 years is a good timeline. You have coursework, your dissertation, your predoctoral internship and post doctoral internship... Like I said before, a PhD is a lot to put yourself through to be a helper. I know MSW programs or a masters in counseling may be less time and a less prestigious degree but you are temporally closer to entering the helping profession.
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Actually, it should take about 15 years.
15 years—? Jeez. Is there a fast track program? That seems like forever.
...no.

6-10 years is accurate. I have a friend who's currently finishing up hers. She's almost done and it took 9 total- Bachelors, Masters, and PhD
Yeah I think 7-8 years is a good timeline. You have coursework, your dissertation, your predoctoral internship and post doctoral internship... Like I said before, a PhD is a lot to put yourself through to be a helper. I know MSW programs or a masters in counseling may be less time and a less prestigious degree but you are temporally closer to entering the helping profession.
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That's a good point. I know you at least really need a masters to start working in that field. But why are you going for your PHD? Is there a certain aspect of it where you definitely need it? Or is it just something you wanted to accomplish?
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Posted by Hemispheres
A piece of paper with the name of a university don't hold shit to real world experience and humble dedication.
Interesting story! One thing I was taught growing up was no matter how good you are, or how much you know is to always stay humble. I think if you can apply what you learn in school and mix it wity real world experience, it can be great. Helps you look at things from more than just one perspective.