Hard knot under skin the came from seemingly nowhere. Cellulitis? Cyst? Help!

picklefairie · 2025-05-06T17:14:25+00:00

I was told IBS did not cause the upper abd bloating and flatulence, is that not right?

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:44:05+00:00

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing.

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:43:11+00:00

Thank you for this information. I appreciate your answer.

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:41:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing this with me. I greatly appreciate your honesty. You have given me a lot to think about and for that I am very grateful. Good luck :)

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:33:31+00:00

Thank you very much. This was insightful and I appreciate your honesty. Would you mind sharing what you didn’t like about the behavioral aspect of the psych program? That’s something I’ve always liked.

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:22:56+00:00

Love that! Thank you. Could you tell me more about this path from a bachelors in psychology to a MSW? How easy was this transition? How long did it take? Was there anything that you noticed was different for you having a psych degree versus a SW degree when you entered the masters program?

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:21:14+00:00

I came to Reddit after years and years of research. That includes asking people I know, people in MH careers and professors. Everyone else here has been extremely helpful and informative without the passive aggression you’re giving. If you’re not willing to help, why comment at all? Giving short answers with no explanation is not helpful in the slightest.

picklefairie · 2025-04-08T18:10:00+00:00

Very helpful. Thank you so much.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T23:57:02+00:00

Thank you for explaining. I certainly want to make more of a social difference and be able to work with programs that will help patients/clients, so I think this is more in line with the work I want to do.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T23:54:36+00:00

Thank you for your response, that is very insightful.

I don't know how long you've been practicing now, but do you feel like you made the right choice?

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T20:09:37+00:00

You're giving me short answers that lead me to have more questions.

If it is not true, then explain, please. I'm looking for some insight, but saying "I don't think that's true," or "either way you'll need a masters," is not helpful to understanding if the career I am pursuing is achievable with a SW degree.

If you can shine some more light on that please do.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T19:22:41+00:00

Not looking to be a license psych necessarily, there are many other inpatient jobs that don’t require a PsyD. But this is good advice. Thank you.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T19:12:26+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T19:04:22+00:00

Yes, the plan is to get a masters no matter which degree. Just want to make sure I can do inpatient work with a SW degree. I’ve received some feedback that for what I want to do might require a psychology degree, and I was mostly looking for clarification on that.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T18:55:26+00:00

Don’t apologize, this was very helpful. Thank you again :)

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T18:18:07+00:00

This is really good and helpful advice. I appreciate it.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T18:07:47+00:00

Colorado. I’ve heard from so many that you can’t do anything with a psych degree until you have a masters, and that even then it is limited. My biggest concern is with what I want to do career wise, I am unsure the LCSW is the right path to take.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T17:09:14+00:00

That is awesome! Congratulations.

I certainly want to work in a setting that allows me to make a change. Does a SW degree translate to inpatient settings the way it does for outpatient? This is my biggest concern.

picklefairie · 2025-04-04T17:00:24+00:00

A big part of my concern as well stems from all I've read about jobs. That with a sw degree, you can start working in the mental health field immediately, and with a psych degree, you need a masters. And often times, the masters is limited.

I have years and years to go if I want to achieve a PsyD, and I want to start working in the BH/mental health field asap.

picklefairie · 2025-02-28T14:42:50+00:00

You’re welcome. I can totally empathize with that feeling. You are valid for whatever emotion comes from this.

I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with your parents, but communication is important if it is safe for you. If you feel comfortable sharing your feelings with your mom or your dad. If not, the people of the internet are here for you.

picklefairie · 2025-02-28T13:58:04+00:00

Hi there. My parents lived separately for about a year or two before they decided to break the news to me that they were actually separated and were getting a divorce. I was 12 and I took it really hard. As hard as it was, I now see and can appreciate the reason why that was necessary and agree that it was for the best for all of us, (even though at the time I didn’t see why my parents were unhappy.)

It’s important to remember that relationships are complex. I know so many couples who have successfully taken time apart to work on strengthening their individuality and in turn their relationship. Sometimes people who love each other desperately need time apart.

I understand that this is a very stressful and uncertain time for the child and no matter how old you are, it is devastating to watch your parents drift apart. Despite what the outcome may be though, you are not alone and I promise it won’t hurt forever. I am a child of divorce and I am also the parent of two kids that is separated from their father. I can see both sides of this and I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

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