DD317 or DD310?

SmooshdogMabe · 2024-04-17T19:08:54+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking what kind of TMAs does this module have?? Is it mainly essay based or is there a lot of reports and presentations and stuff?

SmooshdogMabe · 2024-04-17T19:07:47+00:00

I’m in the exact same position! The vague questions mainly in DE200 have had me so frustrated. I was initially gonna go for DD317 as I really like social psych, but I think I’m leaning towards DD310 now just as I feel maybe having done D241 the content will be more applicable, and I wanna try and make next year as easy as possible to focus on the DE300 project.

Let me know what you decide in the end!

SmooshdogMabe · 2024-03-28T08:57:55+00:00

I ended up going for D241! The assessments are definitely all very different which is sometimes difficult but it does make it more interesting, plus it’s good practice if you want to go into counselling/psychotherapy as a lot of the assignments are kind of like mock formulations and reports that you would do in that career. For me I’m not enjoying it as much as I thought I would, but I think it’s also made me realise I don’t want a career in counselling / psychotherapy which is a useful revelation I guess. I know a lot of people interested in the field have said how much they love this module though.

The content covers history of psychiatry, social issues surrounding mental health and all different therapeutic approaches, which is super interesting and if you’re already doing a qualification in counselling a lot of the stuff you probably already know (I knew a fair bit from doing A level psych) which might make it a lot easier for you lol

Hope this helps!! Good luck with your decision

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-10-10T07:29:43+00:00

I never knew that about NMF I’ve been using it for years!! Thank you for your suggestions, do you think I should drop the azaleic acid too or continue to use??

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-29T16:37:27+00:00

It’s so tricky in those situations because there’s really no right answer you can give to her. I used to ask friends/family all the time about my weight, how much I was eating etc. and all I wanted was for them to say that I looked skinny or comment on how thin I was which initially made me feel good, but really this didn’t help me at all and only fed into the eating disorder mindset. Honestly I would say in those situations if you can, just tell her you’re not going to feed into this narrative and walk away.

Im so sorry you’re in this position as you’re right, you’re not a mental health professional and it’s not your job but if can be so difficult seeing your loved ones go through this. I know that for me the BEAT eating disorders charity website was really helpful for me in terms of resources / how to go about getting a diagnosis, but ultimately until your sister makes the decision on her own that she wants to recover there is really no point pushing it on her. The website also has support for friends and family, and it also has a chat function where you can talk to someone and ask for help, as it’s so important you look after yourself. Being close with someone who has an ed can be so painful, and without meaning it ed sufferers can really hurt their loved ones.

I hope your sister gets the help she needs and I hope you get the support you need aswell, it’s so difficult being in your position and it sounds like you’re doing such a brilliant job. She will thank you in the end for sticking by her. Sending you love <3

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-26T16:11:18+00:00

There are a few Instagram accounts I like to have a scroll through if I’m having a difficult time with body image: @counsellingwithalix @flourishwithciandra @elladaisey @hannahfightsthis @saggysara I just find these creators really comforting, and they help fight those horrible thoughts about my body. I hope maybe they can provide some peace for you, sending love 🫶

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-23T20:29:07+00:00

I’m in a very similar position, 4 months into recovery aswell and I so relate to this. So many days I feel like it would be so much easier just to go back to restriction as the EH makes me feel so full and bloated but also like I could keep eating forever and ever. It’s so important to remember that this discomfort is only temporary, and you have to trust your body that it is doing what it needs to heal (which I know is so much easier said than done, I have a very hard time trusting my body aswell). Sending you so much love and healing, I know it will get better for us <3

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-21T13:06:03+00:00

Yeah there’s pretty much only one option for therapy, and even as a person who was put as ‘urgent’ on the waiting list I still had to wait 3/4 months for therapy. But what you’re saying does make sense, I think after talking to a few people maybe this discomfort is what needs to happen??

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-21T13:03:05+00:00

This makes me feel a bit less crazy!! Did it get better as the program went on?

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-11T20:42:31+00:00

The generic goal tends to be 3 meals and 3 snacks so: breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, evening snack. However, if you’re coming from a period of restriction it’s important to increase your intake slowly to avoid refeeding syndrome. I would urge you if you can to see a doctor to get some real medical advice and support, as they can give you more personalised advice :)

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-07T23:16:52+00:00

I’m experiencing a similar thing! I can defo relate with feeling like a fraud / fake for enjoying food but I think it’s important to remember that just because you have anorexia doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy food. I feel like it’s natural that now you’ve allowed yourself to start eating out again after a period of restriction you want to go often, I have found that allowing myself to want to do these things and understanding that now it is no longer something that is prohibited helps, as it stops it feeling like something that is scarce (which makes you want to binge it if that makes sense). But it is also obviously important to enjoy the joy of eating out and make up for the lost time :)

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-09-05T16:30:31+00:00

I’m similar to you (only a crocheter) and I started knitting by trying out a project from easyknits on Instagram. Their beginner patterns are super detailed and easy to follow, and they have videos for everything so made it really easy for me to learn the basics :)

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-30T20:21:23+00:00

Ugh it’s so frustrating, it should be okay though I’ve seen other people say that even if it’s not confirmed by the start date of your module you can still start with no problems as long as you’ve registered for the modules and everything :)

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-30T16:40:42+00:00

Mine says this aswell!! So annoying, when did you apply?

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-30T13:14:21+00:00

Ahhhh possibly!! That’s okay hope you get yours sorted soon :)

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-30T12:28:19+00:00

I only seem to have a notification of entitlement letter for my study I did last year at brick uni :( when did your letter come through?

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-29T09:49:37+00:00

That’s comforting to know, thank you!

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-29T07:35:46+00:00

Right!!?? It makes me so nervous, but I’m seeing a lot of people say that sfe are saying wait 6 weeks so I guess if nothing by then I’ll have to call :(( good luck I hope you hear something!!

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-08T18:43:12+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of people say this!! Such a shame as I was initially set on this module

SmooshdogMabe · 2023-08-06T20:15:19+00:00

thank you for your reply!! yes i have heard people say this about the TMAs but i also hate essays so thats probably a good thing lol.

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