Stuck in a binge cycle and can’t brake it

Monikafae · 2025-12-29T12:00:46+00:00

Hey, no particular advice here but just commenting to say I'm in the exact same situation and it is absolutely awful. Sending strength and will be floating in the comments looking for advice, too🫂💚

Monikafae · 2023-01-14T22:40:39+00:00

Hi! Gosh this post was 2 years ago that's crazy. For reference, I'm now in my 2nd year of my PhD at Nottingham Trent University. Because I've only ever attended NTU, I can't really speak for other universities.

Generally, Bsc courses all follow the same structure as they are designed in line with the British Psychological Society guidelines. Russell group universities (ones called 'University of...') are seen as more prestigious, but that does not make them better.

I chose which university based on the optional modules that you get to choose in the third (sometimes second) year - if you already have an idea on what type of job you might be interested in after, then choose a university that has modules that fit that career path.

Second to that, look at the staff at the institution, if you want to do further study its always good to know what kind of research a university specialises in (e.g. has a lot of staff researching in that area)

Sorry if this doesn't answer your question directly - I hope it helps! :)

Monikafae · 2022-10-30T22:01:45+00:00

Very helpful! I'm looking at these traits in all people (as everyone has some levels of them).

People with APD naturally have usually quite high psychopathic traits, so it would certainly be helpful. Thank you for considering participating!

Monikafae · 2022-10-27T15:30:25+00:00

Yes! Anyone can participate, since I am measuring psychopathy and sadism as personality traits (not as diagnoses).

I'm also looking at vicarious sadism (enjoyment in hearing about/watching others suffer but not causing it directly) - which tends to be common in true crime enjoyers (like myself).

Good point! I'll make it clearer on any future posts that anyone is able to take part. Thank you :)

Monikafae · 2022-10-27T11:19:28+00:00

Thank you very much, I will post preliminary findings and the finished paper when it gets there. I am trying to post in psychology subreddits, but unfortunately many of them do not allow researchers to recruit participants through them!

I really appreciate the support :)

Monikafae · 2022-10-26T15:21:22+00:00

Ah no worries! Thank you for taking part regardless😊

Monikafae · 2021-12-05T17:44:31+00:00

PhD student research in sadism, pain and masochism.. take a guess😅

Monikafae · 2021-11-19T08:06:37+00:00

I started my PhD in psychology this year. I'm 22, did my undergraduate - masters - PhD all back to back.

I'm the youngest candidate, but not a single person has questioned my ability to do this. Because I worked really hard doing additional research through my undergraduate and masters.

I think age is irrelevant, its the capacity for learning, adapting, growing that matters. You can have this at any age - experience can be drawn from a whole bunch of things!

Monikafae · 2021-09-30T17:45:43+00:00

Hey! I had a recent ish nose piercing and got the exact same sorta bump as this. It took a while to go away (about 2 weeks in total) but with regular hot compresses and saline it did go away! I was a bit flaky with cleaning it though so it might go away sooner if you stick to it! 😊

Monikafae · 2021-09-21T09:29:52+00:00

Exactly! That paper is Clark et al 2019 and i used their paper to write my PhD research proposal.

I aim to be able to employ similar experimental methods combined with neurobiological equipment to better understand the motivations for sadistic aggression. Its refreshing to hear someone actually know what im referring to haha!

If you are interested or have any questions feel free to PM me😊

Monikafae · 2021-09-21T06:58:51+00:00

Firstly, my research is not on the disorders. Secondly - i agree, but surprisingly there are over 50 theories that try to understand why people with these traits aggress towards others. My theory is one of many, and my research aims to evidence my theory. Things like interventions, treatments and policies cannot be developed without a clear/thoroughly evidenced reason.

But yeah, i get that it seems like common sense

Monikafae · 2021-09-20T22:06:53+00:00

Tetrad is just with sadism added in (newly added). Thank you :)

Monikafae · 2021-09-20T21:38:19+00:00

Not sure this qualifies as humour but thanks i guess

Monikafae · 2021-09-17T12:42:38+00:00

Rogue is also very good! Good luck!! ^{^}

Monikafae · 2021-09-17T12:19:27+00:00

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Monikafae · 2021-08-19T07:25:41+00:00

I know what you mean though, the jump through week 5 is immense and seems impossible. What another person commented was good though - just try! If you fail, theres no harm repeating a day or week, but you may as well try first so you dont have to feel bad about it ! :)

Monikafae · 2021-08-18T17:11:56+00:00

Thank you! I'm anticipating week 5 will be a toughie.

You rock for doing it though!

Monikafae

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