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Old May 18, 2008, 04:05 PM
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So now me and my T have the same job. It's weird. I will begin seeing patients tomorrow. There is no shortage. I carry a caseload of over 120.

Emotionally, I am not at my best. Not even close. However, when I am at work there is a great change in me, just as there was when I was at my internship.

I graduated yesterday and was quite overwhelmed with emotion as we came down the hill of my school in the graduate procession. I could not believe that after all I have gone through-- sitting in class looking at the board through tears stuck in my eyes, fighting through a deep depressions, writing papers through depressions and medication side effects so bad that I was unable to focus-- all of the emotional hardships-- and there I was, about to receive my Masters Degree. This was my moment. I took it all in. I looked over at the doctoral students and thought about how that would be me in another 5 or 6 years.

I have to keep fighting.

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Old May 18, 2008, 04:29 PM
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Congratulations! You must be so strong to carry on with all you've been through! Good luck and best wishes in your new career .... One day I hope to graduate in Psychology ..... and I'll be remembering this post. Keep us posted Pinksoil, you'll do great ... I graduated yesterday/Life as a T and you like Robert Smith and Nick Drake to boot!!!!! legend I graduated yesterday/Life as a T
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Old May 18, 2008, 04:33 PM
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Old May 18, 2008, 04:34 PM
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Congratulations! That IS really awesome.

Good Luck to you. I know you'll be a great T.
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Old May 18, 2008, 04:38 PM
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Wow, pinksoil. Congratulations on such a huge achievement. Good for you for taking a moment to soak it all in during the procession - I hope that moment stays with you for a long time.

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Congratulations Pink! Maintain good boundaries, and watch the stress levels. I graduated yesterday/Life as a T
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Old May 18, 2008, 05:17 PM
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Congratulations, and good luck at your new job. I hope things settle down for you soon. You'll make a great therapist.
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Congratulations pinksoil on your achievement! I graduated yesterday/Life as a T

Now a new phase is beginning. Best of luck in that and all that the future holds. I graduated yesterday/Life as a T
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Old May 18, 2008, 06:15 PM
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Good for you, Pink! You have worked hard, and I am glad you have worked so hard to achieve this.
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Old May 18, 2008, 06:38 PM
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Congrats! I'm jealous. My graduation (commencement) was two weeks ago, and I didn't go. But I don't actually finish until November.

Nobody ever wants to answer how many clients are on a caseload. Still 120 sounds really high. I hope you will keep telling us about it. I'd like to know how you keep that many clients straight. Have you met them all yet?
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Old May 18, 2008, 06:47 PM
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Old May 18, 2008, 06:51 PM
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Congratulations Pinksoil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know you'll be so great with your patients. You have so much insight and empathy and understanding to give. They will be lucky to have you!

It must have been an emotional moment when you completed all that. I am happy for you!

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Old May 18, 2008, 06:52 PM
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Way to go pink!!! You did it!! You've sure got your work ahead of you and you're doing great! Stay strong in yourself and take care of you. You'll make a fine T.
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Pinksoil,

Hey that is the best news! What a huge accomplishment...

Best wishes for much success in your new career.

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Old May 18, 2008, 07:49 PM
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That is awesome!!!

Just think of how many people you will be helping in so many ways....what a great profession. Good Luck to ya.... I graduated yesterday/Life as a T
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Old May 18, 2008, 08:05 PM
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You don't know me, as I am new here, but I've read scores of your posts. You are very compassionate, and have great insight. Your patients will be lucky to have you and will no doubt gain a lot from you. You will definately excel in your career!
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Old May 19, 2008, 10:32 AM
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Best wishes for a long and fulfilling career. Believe me things will look much different at 46 than at 26. Just keep making slow and steady progress and you will see the personal as well as professional results throughout your life.
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Congratulations, on finishing your masters. That's really awesome. And I'm sure that you'll make a great T - you come accross as really compassionate and sensible here, so I'm sure you will be IRL too.

I know you have the summer off before beginning doctoral studies so try to enjoy them. And good luck with your future studies.

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Old May 19, 2008, 02:15 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!! That's a huge accomplishment! I'm sure you'll be great. Feel Good!
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Old May 19, 2008, 02:40 PM
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OMG I just saw my first patient. WTF? I have so much paperwork to do now. asdjkl4ru234=03=430
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