Bea

Diary of my mental breakdown & life on a psychiatric ward. Dx: #bpd #ptsd #depression #anxiety #AbuseSurvivor
Advocating, storytelling & breaking stigmas! 💚

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

My first blog post. TERRIFYING to share but I'm determined to tell my story to help others. #bpd #borderlinepersonalitydisorder

Hello. I'm Bea. : 15th July 2016 - A&E https://t.co/WhUVY3YZW2

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

I'm living proof of why you should #stay. 4.5 yrs ago I was in hospital thinking there was only one way out from the pain... Today I'm back working, living & about to have a family. Never ever thought this would be possible. Life can get better. #mentalhealth #SuicidePrevention

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

One of my medications (I think lithium) caused me to have thyroid problems, potentially for life. Where was the information about this before treatment started... 🤔 non existent. #mentalhealth #psychmeds

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

I'm living proof of why you should #stay. 4.5 yrs ago I was in hospital thinking there was only one way out. Today I'm back working, living & about to have a family 💕. Never ever thought this would be possible. Life can get better. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay @theCALMzone

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

@ClinPsy @stellajgrazer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial Oh I didn't realise that. Really helpful, thank you 😊

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

Since I was 15 I wanted to be a therapist but I just don't know where to start! The process is so confusing. I've done voluntary work and have a MSc in psychology. Can anyone give me insight on their career path? @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial could you plz RT so I can reach ppl? Thx

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

@WCXXVI @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial That's really helpful, thank you I'll take a look. I did look at high intensity but I'm not qualified for that so low intensity is an interesting route, many thanks.

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@ClinPsy @stellajgrazer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial Oh and yes my masters was BPS accredited 😊

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@ClinPsy @stellajgrazer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial I have bags of exp but not the 'right' clinpsy exp and I'm not in a position to take a pay cut to get it unfortunately. I might try at the next intake to see if I stand a chance but realistically v unlikely so looking at dif routes. I got a high 2.1 at undergrad.

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

My biggest issue is finding the right path to fulfil some of my goals. I've worked in MH in varying different capacities but at some point would like to move into therapy. It's difficult considering finances and life factors so I appreciate the insight of unusual routes! 😊

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

Thanku every1 for the comments. I've been looking into this for a long time + know a lot about different therapies + jobs in MH (having been in + out of services myself + w/ loved ones) I class myself as very experienced 😅 ...Great to hear about ppls journeys in this profession!

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

@ClinPsy @stellajgrazer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial I got a distinction for my conversion masters with 84% for my dissertation on BPD. Would that class as good enough?

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@psychkebanks @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial I first had therapy at school & I recall writing my 6th form statement based on wanting to be a counsellor but appreciating I needed to live my life first to get experience. Ended up down different routes and life getting in the way but always linked my work to MH where possible.

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@AntoniaClinPsyc @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial Thats awesome!!! I think its more the work needed to do before training to get a place that is my biggest concern, especially as im the primary earner in my house. I hav lots of exp doing different things but it's not the 'right' exp as outlined on the admissions site. Thanku 😊

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@masmaithleat @uiscemortimer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial Yes that would be brilliant, thank you so much!

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@CounsellorDrisc @uiscemortimer @UKCP_Updates @BPSOfficial Thank you so much Sam. I will send you a DM when I get a sec if that's OK? Really appreciate you reaching out with advice! 😁

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

@BPSOfficial @UKCP_Updates @UKDCP Thanks, my goal was clinical psychology but it feels like an absolutely impossible area to get into, especially being older and having a new family to support I can't justify taking years of paycut to work as a PA or for a charity to get a place on a course, unfortunately.

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Hello. I'm Bea. : The next 12 days... https://t.co/AvuSA0IKY2

A short one today. I hope that anyone who reads my #blog enjoys it or relates to it in some way. 🙂

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

... oh and he had a career, worked his way up doing what he wanted to do without any repercussions, just a pay rise. Ugh it hurts so much still.

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I had to leave my training in a healthcare profession I loved because of DA. He caused me to have a mental breakdown and develop stress induced psychosis. I don't think I'll ever get over not qualifying and becoming that person.

[Bea @Hello_ImBea]

I've not blogged in a very long time, mostly because life has been totally crazy and hectic. I've still been writing in my diaries but decided today to update my blog. Feel free to read and share :) https://t.co/ZDvoa7LSmU