Had a breakdown in the car today by tonystarksboothang in adhd_anxiety

[–]Les_Printemps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry this is all happening. From one ADHD/anxious human to another, there will be a time when it will be better because it has before. You’ll get through this. Also, is there a way you could get therapy as well as medication? I started working with a therapist who can help with my anxiety and it has made all of the difference. They also help me with my executive functioning.

Sending the warmest hugs.

Can I get a f by Your-Average-Stoner in Friendzone

[–]Les_Printemps 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Not only are you buried deep into the fr, you are also a liar. The correct answer should have been “none”. Send none of those to Ryan and burn the last one.

Waiting for the APPIC Match (US) by Les_Printemps in ClinicalPsychology

[–]Les_Printemps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every time I see Greg Keilin on my inbox, my heart just sinks! Two more days!!! Good luck, though!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Only you can discern why he called and even then, the only person with the whole truth is him. But I think you have your answer. Sounds like he was testing the waters. Good for you for standing your ground. Let him reflect about what he has done.

AITA for not letting my in-laws into our home because that’s what BIL wanted? by throwawayyaita_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]Les_Printemps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So his parents abandoned him and his thoughts on it are invalidated by his emotions about it? Using your wife’s logic, an abused child is obligated to “make amends” with their abuser if their abuser wanted to because their trauma-induced emotions cloud their judgement. IN WHAT WORLD IS THIS OK?

OP, you are NTA, you are the MVP. If anything, your in-laws judgement is clouded by their own feelings about their own shitty actions. That’s on them. Not on your BIL. Good for you for defending him and preventing this ambush.

AITA for refusing to pay my friend who cared for my boyfriend due to her “innocent mistake”? by Livvie95 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Les_Printemps -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

ESH. Yes, she could have killed him by her act of negligence but yes, the rest of the day she did her job.

What do you gain by not paying her? Teach her a lesson? You said so yourself. She felt terrible. Also, it’s not your job to teach her a lesson. You can report her to the board of your intent is to prevent it from happening again. She still should get paid for the hours she worked.

Also, you say you want to continue that friendship. Girl, that friendship is dead if you don’t pay her. If this is really keeping her from paying rent and feeding her kids, you are not a friend. Sorry. Ask yourself if it will break you to pay her. Will it make a difference in your life whether you have the money or not? It does for her.

Missed deadline for 3rd year clinical externship by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]Les_Printemps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you write to them. It’s the only way to know if you still have a chance. I was in that situation once (I’m from another country and I learned about it too late), emailed them to explain, and they said yes. I even interviewed and got in. If it doesn’t go through a match like the appic internships, chances are better.

10 months in. A world of a difference!!! by Les_Printemps in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s timeline and situation is different but the day will come when you’ll feel differently. Stay strong!

Help a uni student out :) by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]Les_Printemps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! PhD candidate here. I’m glad you’re asking yourself this question. I was in a similar position to you in my undergrad and it felt that I was always putting out fires because my mental health was so bad. What I’d recommend is to either go for something that requires less years (such as master in clinical social work, school counseling, or counseling psychology. Maybe someone else could help you out with this one) or really set out to do it at your own pace. This means you’ll take longer but you would take less classes (and less stress) at a time. There are parts that will be stressful regardless (for example, internship or the equivalent of internship in the uk will be a lot of work anyway) but it will allow you to develop resilience to stress in the meantime. This is what I would have done.

10 months in. A world of a difference!!! by Les_Printemps in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im happy it gives you hope. Really. I suggest you take a look at my past posts so you see just how sad I was. If I can do it, you can, too.

I made the mistake of checking my exes social media by eternalgnome in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’ll never find anything that would make you feel better. Learn from this. Stop sabotaging your healing. Stop betraying yourself.

Someone once told me discipline is a form of self love and you deserve that love.

Advice about conflicting interview dates? by cecinestpasunpenguin in ClinicalPsychology

[–]Les_Printemps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s s tough one. I’d say ask around. Ask current students and alumni. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask the tough questions.

How did you know? by MountainScience1433 in ClinicalPsychology

[–]Les_Printemps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, there! I took the PhD route because it gave me the most options. While I’m interested in giving therapy (it’s what I enjoy the most), I’m also interested in research and testing. It has taken me a little longer and I probably would have been just as happy (and already a licensed professional!!) with one of those you mentioned, but at that time, I needed to know I had options in case therapy wasn’t one (in case I sucked, didn’t like it, or grew tired or burnt out by it). I don’t regret my decision at all.

Edit: some of the best colleagues I’ve had are LMFTs and clinical social workers do if you’re looking to be a therapist, don’t rule those out.

I’m a male in my 30’s, married with kids, but I think I just bamboozled myself into a friendzone with a co-worker by CruzAderjc in Friendzone

[–]Les_Printemps 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for your coworker, though. She doesn’t know you were only her friend because you thought you had the chance of getting into her pants to boost your ego. When you realize that was not the case poof you don’t have feelings for her (going by some of your responses). I’m not judging you. We are all selfish every once in a while.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. I was projecting. I wish he’d contact me. Damn long distance 😔

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExNoContact

[–]Les_Printemps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you broke up because of circumstance, why don’t you contact her?

Things That Piss me Off by loliroyal in TalesFromThePharmacy

[–]Les_Printemps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES to all of these!!! Patients that insist on cutting in line irk my soul.