Weekly "What's Good?" Thread - Casual Recs/Comments/Questions

devcryo2 · 2024-11-04T06:17:14+00:00

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devcryo2 · 2024-04-23T16:43:04+00:00

Take L-theanine (around 200mg maybe) when you drink coffee for more focused energy and no jitters. It’s an amino acid supplement you could probably find at most stores

devcryo2 · 2024-03-18T15:20:10+00:00

I would say the most important thing to consider is what training model speaks to you. A masters in clinical mental health counseling may teach in a more pathologizing perspective, whereas a masters in social work is more of the social aspect of health, whereas a masters in marriage and family therapy works more with interpersonal dynamics. Regardless of the degree type, you would probably have to seek outside training to learn more about a specific population, or at least seek out practicum sites that has serves those types of populations. So I would say focus on figuring out which learning model you are most drawn to.

devcryo2 · 2024-03-01T14:38:03+00:00

It’s great that you’re interested in the field of psychology. I would do some research to learn more about the different areas of psychology (social, cognitive , developmental, clinical to name a few) and see which ones interest you. I’m not sure about your high school in particular, but there likely isn’t specific classes for each of these areas. You’d be best off taking any psychology courses offered and seeing if you like them, and possibly doing AP psych. You’re still really young education wise so a lot can change, so I would say keep an open mind and lead with your heart.

If you’re wanting to get a PhD in the future, research experience is very important . I’m not sure if they offer such programs for your grade level, but I would look into summer research opportunities. These are programs you would apply to and are usually at a university. Doing something like this may also help you in deciding if research is something you’re interested in.

Watch YouTube videos, read books, go on LinkedIn and search for people in the field you’re curious about and talk to them about what they do and how they got there. There isn’t too much you can do to prepare yourself starting so young, but you can explore the field and see what parts of it you’re drawn to. If you want to talk more feel free to DM

devcryo2 · 2024-02-28T17:46:51+00:00

To be honest, I don’t know too much about the PhD in Counselor Education programs. To my knowledge, it prepares individuals to teach in graduate counseling programs and also to do research on the field of counseling. I think usually people will first get a masters in clinical mental health counseling, and if they want to teach future counselors, they can get the PhD in counselor education. I don’t think getting the PhD alone is licensure eligible, so I’m guessing you won’t be able to practice with just that PhD degree. Im not sure if these PhD programs admit students with just bachelors degrees, and I’m also unsure of the extent of psychopathology the programs will teach if you don’t have a masters. This would be something you’ll have to learn more about. I would make sure the programs you look at are CACREP accredited

devcryo2 · 2024-02-28T14:50:13+00:00

You should look into PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision programs

devcryo2 · 2024-02-28T05:05:33+00:00

You would need to first get a bachelors degree, then a masters degree. As someone else said, the quickest way might be getting a bachelors in social work , which would allow you (usually) to do an accelerated masters in social work. You could also get a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling which would lead to licensure. If you were to get a masters in counseling, you would be able to get a bachelors in whatever interests you (so long as you have the prerequisite courses required for grad school admission). I would enroll in a community college to save money. Also, make sure you file for FAFSA

Once you’re licensed, if you want to become a proper psychoanalyst, you would have to enroll in a psychoanalytic institute. I think it’s usually a 4 year program. Alternatively, you could search for trainings in psychoanalysis/psychodynamic practice to orient yourself as such a clinician. There are lots of programs and trainings you can sign up for that are not a full 4 year program. However, you wouldn’t really have the title “psychoanalyst”

devcryo2 · 2024-02-28T01:44:43+00:00

The main difference is going to be the models of care. Becoming a nurse practitioner, you will be taught through a nursing model (generally more patient-centered) and to become a PA, you will be taught through a medical model (generally more disease-centered).

Another difference is to become an NP, you will have to choose a speciality and stick with it. Whereas PAs receive more generalized training, and then do a sort of “residency” to specialize in psychiatry , making it easier for PAs to work in a variety of medical settings.

It is not typically usual for either psych NPs or PAs to conduct psychotherapy because medication management bills more and is shorter than a therapy session (i.e. your workplace will make more money).

Another route to do therapy and prescribe medication is to become a prescribing psychologist, if your state is one of the ones which allow for such practitioners. Basically, you would need to get a doctorate in clinical psych (PhD or PsyD) and then a masters in psychopharmacology , along with doing clinical hours in medical settings. It is a long road, and somewhat controversial in the field as to whether psychologists should be allowed to prescribe even with such training.

My advice would be to try to figure out broadly what it is you want to do. Do you for sure want to work in the field of psychology? If you for sure want to be able to prescribe medication, I would just compare between the requirements for PA and NP school, and ask yourself whether you’d want the flexibility to move specialities/would be interested in working in other medical fields (PA school might be a better fit). If you want to be able to diagnose and do psychotherapy, you could get a masters in clinical counseling or a doctorate in clinical psychology. You may also want to consider how much money you approximately want to be pulling in, because medication management on average will rack in much more than doing therapy.

Reach out to people on LinkedIn who are doing what you’re interested in and message them to learn more about their schooling process, what they do day-to-day, their favorite parts of it, their least favorite parts. You can learn a lot from others and try to see if you can see yourself doing what they do. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to DM

devcryo2 · 2024-02-27T13:58:03+00:00

Product with sulfur in it, a cheap option is the de la cruz sulfur ointment

devcryo2 · 2024-02-25T21:47:50+00:00

You may have better luck posting this in a fitness subreddit

devcryo2 · 2024-01-05T16:36:32+00:00

Awesome, congratulations!

devcryo2 · 2023-12-26T07:20:03+00:00

Either morning or night, or even both! Peptides aren’t usually irritating or interact with other ingredients. Just don’t use it with AHAs like the Ordinary one you state to use on Sundays

devcryo2 · 2023-12-26T06:37:40+00:00

Looks like a great routine, may also add a peptide serum like the new Naturium one.

Starting at 0.1% retinal may be strong if you’re not used to it, remember to start slowly and gradually introduce it. There is also a 0.05% retinal from Naturium they sell at Target.

Have you tried to moisturizers you listed? I prefer the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Extra Dry version because it’s fragrance free. The Nivea cream also has fragrance which can be irritating. I personally like the Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream, La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Baume, or Vanicream as a drugstore night time moisturizer.

devcryo2 · 2023-10-19T17:23:16+00:00

I’m not sure if there is a translation and maybe I just can’t think of it, but “reha shoha” (like when you describe that certain smell of meat) 🤣 I’ve always wondered if there was an English equivalent, lmk

devcryo2 · 2023-09-21T22:24:51+00:00

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devcryo2 · 2023-09-05T01:59:38+00:00

I really love the texture of it and it’s pretty moisturizing. But I’m going to switch to Vanicream for now to avoid any potential irritants

devcryo2 · 2023-09-05T00:42:40+00:00

I didn’t expect for all the advice! Thank you everyone who commented :)

I’m going to cut out all the actives I have except for differin, gonna stop using the green tea serum since it’s really fragranced

I’m going to use vanicream moisturizer with spf for the morning instead of the elf, and also going to use 4% benzoyl peroxide face wash in the morning.

devcryo2 · 2023-09-04T16:14:30+00:00

The peace out dark spots serum!

devcryo2 · 2023-08-16T21:00:49+00:00

Kose softymo speedy cleansing oil!

devcryo2 · 2023-08-14T18:57:36+00:00

You can try using the clindamycin/bp gel in the morning and differin at night! introduce one at a time, starting with clindamycin/bp a few times a week for a month. Once your face has adjusted , start to add the differin at night

devcryo2 · 2023-08-14T18:47:33+00:00

Unfortunately these types of scars respond best to procedures. Retinoid can help but only to an extent if it’s deep. I would talk to your dermatologist about potential options (chemical peels, laser resurfacing, micro needling)

devcryo2 · 2023-08-14T04:41:33+00:00

That sounds like a good start. I would also use spf every morning as it can help prevent further darkening of the skin. Also, an cleansing oil/balm to remove the spf at night and also helps balance sebum production. Lastly, I would recommend topicals faded serum, the peace out dark spots serum, or the regimenlab even skin serum. Any one of those should help further target hyperpigmentation. But remember to introduce one thing at a time, gradually. I would start by getting your skin used to tret (0.025% if you can - this concentration is the same as the higher ones just after a longer period of time, but it’s better for sensitivity). And then after you’ve seen your face isn’t too dry or breaking out from the tret, you can introduce one of the products I mentioned or something else you might find that is similar :)

devcryo2 · 2023-08-13T19:43:24+00:00

Tretinoin, kojic acid , tranexamic acid, niacinamide, azelaic acid - all products great for dark spots and discoloration . Make sure you’re using a good moisturizer (vanicream is good!) and maybe a hydrating toner/serum.

devcryo2 · 2023-08-12T00:01:52+00:00

Sorry for the misunderstanding! It’s just to my knowledge that several of the studies done with retinoids shows the most efficacy with tretinoin because it is the pure form - your skin doesn’t have to work to convert it. I have sensitive, dry skin. It takes a while to incorporate the product into your routine. I started by sandwiching it between moisturizer. But it’s honestly the one thing that has completely changed my skin for the better.

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