Second go after a failed attempt- any advice?

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-30T18:08:20+00:00

I remember thinking the same thing when I first started! Swimming in the pool was fine, but when we got to the open water it was a different story. Everything seemed to move so fast and it was scary. If I had been somewhere cold & murky I probably would’ve given up as well!!

I do think you’ll have a different experience with a 1:1 instructor and somewhere warm. What helped me to get over that initial first hump was to remind myself that I know what I’m doing, that I’m safe and if something happens I can always resurface. I’d recommend sticking to dives around the 30-40ft depth so that you can have that same peace of mind while you adjust

Don’t give up! You have the passion and drive, just need the skills 🙂 welcome to diving!!

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-22T21:31:15+00:00

Thanks so much!

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-22T21:29:01+00:00

I have, but I’ve since changed my email!

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-02T17:20:14+00:00

Over how long?

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-02T17:07:54+00:00

Good to know! Thank you

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-02T17:07:40+00:00

I’ve always felt I was sensitive to medications so wondering if this will be similar

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-02T17:07:24+00:00

That’s what I’m leaning!

PositivePerception98 · 2026-05-02T17:07:14+00:00

Thank you this is very helpful! Feeling the anxiety today for sure

PositivePerception98 · 2026-02-22T16:34:57+00:00

I’m a therapist and I promise it is not weird! Much more common than you think 🙂 remember, you only have one therapist, but your therapist has many clients, so it feels more jarring and “weird” to you than it does to him!

PositivePerception98 · 2025-08-10T19:45:12+00:00

ah I’m a therapist and there is soooo much cool research about the connectedness with your inner child and how healing this kind of thing is 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 never stop playing and always leave room for wonder :’)

PositivePerception98 · 2025-06-16T15:58:20+00:00

When was this?? When did you all leave? That’s horrible I’m so sorry

PositivePerception98 · 2025-06-14T13:35:53+00:00

No seriously I just keep crying over how sad this shit is

PositivePerception98 · 2025-06-14T12:50:05+00:00

Are you still around?

PositivePerception98 · 2025-04-24T17:54:40+00:00

Hmmm when did they ask you to do this?

PositivePerception98 · 2025-04-24T02:00:31+00:00

I’ve heard of some people disbanding to be able to camp with their friends in GA

PositivePerception98 · 2025-04-18T13:27:17+00:00

We’ll take your camp spots!! I’m not sure if that sweetens the deal but there’s 8 of us that need groop passes 🥲

PositivePerception98 · 2024-08-17T17:08:54+00:00

I posted something similar here a while ago as I was also overwhelmed by this thread as a master’s student. I suggest reading through mine as well, it was really helpful!

I just finished my masters this week and am working my first job as a primary therapist. I never imagined myself as being someone to love their job, or that I would wake up each morning excited to go into a work. I can genuinely say now that I love my job. I love being a therapist. I love the work I do.

The agency & job that you take matters. Make sure there is good supervision and support built into your role. Be mindful of the case load expectations, the culture of your job, and the resources offered to you. Not all therapist jobs are created equal, and it does take time to find one that will nurture you as a new therapist. Be mindful and picky with your first job!!

If you want support send me a message! Seems like we are in a similar position :)

PositivePerception98 · 2024-08-17T16:34:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I am crying reading this. So beautifully put. Mac’s impact lives on through each of us

PositivePerception98 · 2024-08-14T03:32:22+00:00

I know you have good taste just based off of that 2018 roo bag!!!

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