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Re: could be cancer 😭
Hey @eylah, sorry to hear what you're going through between this and the other thread. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers, and I hope you get your answers and support soon. We're here to support you through this 
Azziman
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Re: i dont want to be here anymore. tw
Hey there is no need to be sorry at all. You have nothing to be sorry for and yes @azziman is right we are all here for you. Stay strong you’ve got this. Praying for you hon ❤️ Xx
Lucy_21
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Re: i dont want to be here anymore. tw
Hey @eylah, thank you for sharing your feelings here with us. We see and hear you. I can hear how difficult things are for you at the moment, and that losing your mum has been really hard for you. And that's totally fair - losing a close loved one hurts a lot, so your feelings are completely valid. It sounds like it's really hard for you, and especially to have to go through this alone. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult situation. Please do keep using this space to express yourself - we're here to support you through this, because you matter and your feelings are valid
I'll also include some other contacts in case you want to reach out and talk to someone:
- The Mix - call 08088084994; use the chat (https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-advisors); or use the Crisis Messenger (https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger)
- Samaritans - call 116 123; use the chat (http://chat.samaritans.org/); or email (jo@samaritans.org).
I'll also include some other contacts in case you want to reach out and talk to someone:
- The Mix - call 08088084994; use the chat (https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-advisors); or use the Crisis Messenger (https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger)
- Samaritans - call 116 123; use the chat (http://chat.samaritans.org/); or email (jo@samaritans.org).
Azziman
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Re: Psychology students
Hi @lunarcat522 ! I have just graduated from studying Psychology at university and I am starting my masters to train as a Psychotherapist. I would say that past first year of uni, you are not really relying on textbooks anymore as the style of learning will change.
In first year, your learnings are very much surface level and "by the book", whereas what you'll find during second and final year is that your further reading beyond lecture content should predominantly come from journal and scholarly articles.
The best places to access these articles would be google scholar (also finding a well-known paper and reading articles they have cited), and also checking your university's library online database (as they will most probably have an online page where you can carry out advanced searches and you will have access to them through your university).
Hope this helps!
In first year, your learnings are very much surface level and "by the book", whereas what you'll find during second and final year is that your further reading beyond lecture content should predominantly come from journal and scholarly articles.
The best places to access these articles would be google scholar (also finding a well-known paper and reading articles they have cited), and also checking your university's library online database (as they will most probably have an online page where you can carry out advanced searches and you will have access to them through your university).
Hope this helps!
sharelle
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Re: Psychology students
Hello @lunarcat522 I agree with @Diddy456
Google scholar was the most helpful tool to use for finding journals and books for essays and other assignments. Was a great way to find resources that were more unique to use for assignments too which often results in a better mark. Also make use of the filter options where you can filter the search results to be publications within the last so many years. Using more recent and up-to-date articles results in a better mark too!
Google scholar was the most helpful tool to use for finding journals and books for essays and other assignments. Was a great way to find resources that were more unique to use for assignments too which often results in a better mark. Also make use of the filter options where you can filter the search results to be publications within the last so many years. Using more recent and up-to-date articles results in a better mark too!
Re: Drawing meaning uh oh
Agreed you are great at drawing @ellie2000 and sometimes it can be a really great way to express how you are feeling. Hope your doing alright
Re: could be cancer 😭
hey @eylah - hope you're doing okay. i know how difficult everything is for you at the moment, but just wanted to say that myself (and the rest of us on here) are thinking about you
fingers crossed that things turn out okay and whatever the outcome is - you are so strong and we are here for you as always
sending lots of hugs
fingers crossed that things turn out okay and whatever the outcome is - you are so strong and we are here for you as always
sending lots of hugs
Re: College
Well done for speaking with your friend @Chloe234, I know it can be really hard doing these things especially when it's a situation that's hurting us
How did you feel about her saying she will do better and the overall conversation you had together?
It's understandable to not want to be part of that group and the feelings you're having about being invisible. It's actually really hard with big groups of people and you're not alone in finding that hard. It's really good you know what's comfy and not so comfy for you when it comes to friendship groups. Am I right in thinking it was just the two of you before hanging out together and smaller groups are what feels more comfy for you?
How did you feel about her saying she will do better and the overall conversation you had together?
It's understandable to not want to be part of that group and the feelings you're having about being invisible. It's actually really hard with big groups of people and you're not alone in finding that hard. It's really good you know what's comfy and not so comfy for you when it comes to friendship groups. Am I right in thinking it was just the two of you before hanging out together and smaller groups are what feels more comfy for you?
Aoife
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