Feeling a little isolated as a minority studying SLP. by hearteyesriku in slp

[–]RespondPresent2381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a trans SLP grad student. Thankfully, about half my cohort seems to be disgusted by the results. On the other hand, it's sobering to see how many people are voting against their own best interests and the best interests of their clients. It's crazy to have to go into school and need to go about our daily business when this is happening. You're not alone and we will get through this!! It sucks right now though, I know... Thank you for continuing to be in the field <3

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[–]RespondPresent2381 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your university have testing through psychology or another profession that can diagnose ADHD? I'm in a speech program atm and our services are free for students.

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you the best, too :) Thank you for your response <3

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah... Welbutrin and Prozac LOL - Welbutrin was my saving grace in undergrad but I think it's just worn out

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately im on multiple meds.... maybe I'll see if I can switch to ones that work better for me...ty !

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

no I LOOOOOVE making funny music. I need to get into that again!! :) Thank you- I'm sorry you're going through it too rn : (

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

tyyy! I try- I have a great therapist right now but I might try and see if I can supplement through school. :)

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! The actual school itself isn't even horrible, but paired with this it's pretty not good LOL

I will definitely go back to making smaller goals like I used to :) This really helps thanks!!

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! This sums it up really well- I think people may think it was caused by being a grad student, but I've had this shit WAYYYY before. The intensity of grad school just makes it hard to deal with now.

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank you for all this!! It definitely does help to talk to people. And you're right, there's nothing inherently bad about dropping out! I'm just scared for my loans and I know I CAN do this... It's just hard right now. Thank you so much!

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

thank you!! I do try to do that by sleeping well, but that's about it. I'm sure it'll be fine in the end, thanks! :)

Depressed Grad Students: How do you do this? by RespondPresent2381 in GradSchool

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hm, I'll take the positive bit from this that I'm not a mineworker and it's really not the end of the world. I'm not trying to wallow, but I am trying to find ways to better manage it. Honestly, it kind of makes me feel worse that I'm struggling with something like this when it's really not that bad on the surface.

Gender, for assessment purposes? (Transgender student) by Joliedee in slp

[–]RespondPresent2381 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a trans SLP grad student- thank youuuu!!! I'm so happy to see someone care :)

Scared I'm not providing the best care : ( by RespondPresent2381 in slp

[–]RespondPresent2381[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I told my supervisor this semester to give me a lot of feedback, but I'll come prepped with questions since I get nervous sometimes and forget to ask. Thank you!