Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted June 28, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 hour ago, mim731 said: It sounds like they want you to explain why you want to do the course, where you hope it'll take you, what you hope you will get out of it etc for the first question, where the second one about your academic background is why they should take you on for the course over someone else. So in effect why you want to do the course, and why they should let you have one of the places. At the end of the day, unless you balls up your application totally you should at least get an interview for most MA courses, because if nothing else they want the revenue you'll bring them for doing it. If you're doing a related undegrad degree you should be fine. Hope that helps in some way! Absolutely it helps. I think I'm just overthinking it a bit, what you say at the end there is probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted June 28, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Chest Rockwell said: Hey guys, what's the best way to find somewhere local and independent to do bodywork? I don't want to go to Audi because i know they'll overcharge me. Are there any good websites or forums that will be of use? /stealthbrag Google have been leveraging local knowledge hard for about two years. (and you're in London ish which should be saturated with reviews) Google "car bodywork repair", look for the map pack of results and sort by top rated. Just like with Amazon, check through the reviews that it smells right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grecian Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 6 hours ago, SpursRiot2012 said: Can anyone provide any tips on writing a personal statement in support of a masters application? There is one particular element that I'm not getting which is where I'm asked what the Intellectual rationale is for choosing my programme. There is a separate question where I'm asked how my academic background relates to my programme choice so I'm a bit confused about what they want for that first question. University admissions guy and current MA student here! Basically, what we look for in a personal statement is a genuine interest in what you want to study, how it relates to your career aims and how this particular MA will support that. The 'Intellectual rationale' bit refers to a more definite area of your chosen subject, how it relates to their MA and how it'll help you to specialise in that area. undergraduate degrees teach across the wider subject area, MA study is more for specialising - I remember you mentioning media and journalism before, so if your chosen career is to be a broadcast journalist like Bobby Heenan, they want to see that you've not chosen an MA in print journalism. Main thing is an idea of what area you are really interested in, why that particular MA (if you can mention a couple of the specific modules, that's great, even better if you can give an indication of what your dissertation would be in) and how you hope your career goes afterwards. Provided you're predicted a 2:1 in a related degree (most places will take a 2:2), you'd have to really arse up the statement not to be at least offered an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted June 28, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 Good stuff. I now have a pretty good idea of what to write. I can definitely point out specific modules that appeal although what my dissertation might be in isn't something I can probably say so early so, I'm still deciding on my undergraduate final year project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted June 28, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 28, 2017 Do paranoid people know that they're paranoid? From my (admittedly limited) dealings with people displaying paranoid behaviour, they all very deliberately made a point of saying something to try and prove that they're weren't paranoid. This means that they recognise the paranoid behaviour in themselves, and if they're aware that they're paranoid, are they actually paranoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 As I mentioned briefly in the health thread, I know I'm paranoid but more so lately. In fact, I held back in my psychological assessment as they were taking notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted June 29, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm fully aware that I'm paranoid, even in the midst of an attack of paranoia. Doesn't help much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted June 29, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2017 How linked is paranoia and anxiety, would you say? Like, when I've had an anxiety attack in the past, is it possible I was actually having a paranoia attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted June 29, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2017 I was going to reply to this earlier but wasn't sure if it directly linked or not. I work with people who have diagnosed mental health difficulties. Some of which have previously been sectioned, spent time in hospital but are now on the road to recovery, at least in the sense of integrating back in to society. Paranoia itself is usually a trait of something else. So in my line of work it could be something along the lines of schizophrenia, or affective disorder. However, it can also be a massive side effect of general wellbeing difficulties such as Social Anxiety, panic and substance misuse. It's Fucking horrible, but It can be treatable. For an extreme example, a young lad I was recently working with (with schizophrenia) is aware that he has bouts of paranoia. He is able to state as much when he is well, which includes his support network (CPN/psychotherapist/medication) all working effectively for him. However, certain things in life can simply trigger him to feel unwell, at which point he forgets medication, doesn't attend sessions and spirals. During these episodes, he isn't aware that he is presenting as paranoid, but it's very evident. It's only when he is well that he is able to recognise that it can be one of his traits. Like I say though, paranoia is generally a trait of something else. So maybe start recognising your personal wellbeing issues (anxiety attacks / substance misuse etc) regardless of what they maybe, and find out what help/support is available. It might in turn reduce paranoid episodes. I used to have panic attacks, pretty Fucking severe ones and I started to curtain twitch. Got some support and advice for the panic and yeah, it all subsided. Keith - the fact that you have engaged with a professional team is great. Although I would advise you do tell them about all of your traits so they can offer the required support, take it at your pace man. As long as you know the paranoia is somewhat manageable, you aren't a risk to yourself or others, then yeah, take it at your pace. They need to gain your trust which isn't instantaneous. Bit of a tangent there like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Has anyone here had alopecia areata? If so, did the hair eventually grow back and how long before it did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatseeker Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 My friend has around 100-150 adult dvds (most still sealed). Any idea the best way for him to sell these? A lot seem around 10-15 years old and discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted July 10, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted July 10, 2017 What kind of adult DVD are we talking about here? November to Remember 98 or ones that the ice cream van man sells? Does he/you have King of the Deathmatch 95? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members stumobir Posted July 11, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2017 There isn't a mental health thread anymore, right? Anyway, has anyone had any success with CBT? I'm trying to get a referral atm for some sessions to deal with anxiety and stress. Sounds daft but I'm not sure I "believe" in it but at the same time I'm completely hopeless at taking medications so feel like I should at least give this a try. Is it more than just a Doctor telling me "negative thoughts encourage negative thoughts" Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted July 11, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, stumobir said: There isn't a mental health thread anymore, right? Anyway, has anyone had any success with CBT? I'm trying to get a referral atm for some sessions to deal with anxiety and stress. Sounds daft but I'm not sure I "believe" in it but at the same time I'm completely hopeless at taking medications so feel like I should at least give this a try. Is it more than just a Doctor telling me "negative thoughts encourage negative thoughts" Cheers. hey Stum Yes, it worked to an extent for me and I'm aware of others it's worked for. I'm also aware of people it hasn't worked for and they key is your expectation in relation to circumstance. If it's face to face CBT, you should realistically expect the following... - trained professional to discuss your issues with. Usually a psychologist. - to complete a sheet with questions asking about your current issues and emotions, along with if you believe you are a risk to yourself and a scale of 1-10 regarding mood. - you will be doing a lot of the talking, with the concept being to unearth possible triggers. - they can't fix you, it's a case of realising some of the strategies they discuss can work for others so might for you. - they aren't a counselor, so don't go as in depth about specific things, for example, it's not really their remit to discuss childhood abuse or other deep rooted areas. - they can refer you to a counselor if you tell them that you believe the triggers to feeling shit are linked to a deep rooted issue. - keeping mind that like with any service, some are better than others. If one doesn't work, chat with them, or phone them and explain that you are finding difficult to engage. If you're not comfortable doing that, speak to your GP if they referred you. - if they give you homework, such as breathing exercises, or meditation.. do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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