I want to become an amateur psychologist. iin?

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After participating at 'IIN' for a few months, I have decided that this site is loaded with nut cases. These are people that really really need counseling. Since most of them can not afford it, perhaps I could help. My plan is to complete a couple of on-line courses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My study could be done on the cheap, and then my contribution would make 'IIN' a better world by using CBT to help to the afflicted.

I know that this knowledge is not applicable to many of the more serious conditions that people have here, but it is an approach that would help many without requiring in-depth graduate study. I am not alone. I have noticed that two or three other people provide informal therapeutic advice on a friendly basis to non-troll nut cases.

I am excited about my new goals and the positive outcome it might provide. Am I normal?

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e51pegasi

6 years ago | pl

"Non-troll nut cases", I see empathy is something you may need to work on.

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- nikkiclaire
  
  6 years ago
  
  😂😂
  
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nikkiclaire

6 years ago

I think once you start studying, you will find that's it's perfectly natural and fine, for people to rid themselves of ridiculous thoughts and fantasies in safe environments.

This place is basically the same as children being silly on a playground. It's harmless entertainment mostly where people explore different aspects of their character.

No need to fix the users of IIN.

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rayb12

6 years ago

You're not normal, you're amazing. I'm maybe a nutcase myself and I could really use your help.

One pointer though, I have no idea why but many University Cognitive Behavioral Therapy lectures end up being uploaded to pornhub and xvideos. (Probably to avoid copyright issues)

Make sure you search "CBT"

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- Ellenna
  
  6 years ago
  
  Ha ha, I'll bet OP doesn't get that one!
  
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  - Anonymous Post Author
    
    6 years ago
    
    Cock and Ball Torture. See response below.
    
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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  6 years ago
  
  Thanks for the tip. Presumably, I will be conducting CBT while my clients have their clothes on.
  
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  - rayb12
    
    6 years ago
    
    They are university lectures listed under CBT and uploaded to porn sites so they don't get taken down... Did you even read my comment?
    
    Not sure how far you will get with this therapist listener aspiration.
    
    I suggest you check out some of these vids.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      6 years ago
      
      I admit that Cock and Ball Torture is more enticing that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I even experimented with having my cock and balls lightly tortured by a domineering girlfriend once. Oh god, was she ever hot. Being a bit inhibited, I think this field of therapy is best done by someone else.
      
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[Old Memory]

6 years ago

Just as long as you really do your research first. I called a supposed “hotline” once (turned out it was a completely untrained person) and he flipped out on me and started saying very hurtful stuff. If I hadn’t called the suicide hotline I would’ve probably killed myself because of it.

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- Ellenna
  
  6 years ago
  
  I've had crappy "counsellors" on all sorts of helplines, a lot of them aren't trained properly and bring their own biases to work with them. For example, one woman decades ago who was shocked because at the age of 50 I was still sexually active .... I guess she wasn't or didn't want to be!
  
  I also had one woman at a so-called "feminist" organisation tell me after I'd been raped by someone I'd been involved with, to not have any more "flings".
  
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  - [Old Memory]
    
    6 years ago
    
    That’s horrible. The people who say those things should be fired.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      6 years ago
      
      See. You're already helping Ellenna. If you are interested in psychology you could learn more like I am doing.
      
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- pendletonGibbs
  
  6 years ago
  
  A therapist flipped out on you? Well, at least it worked, whatever he did.
  
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  - [Old Memory]
    
    6 years ago
    
    What do you mean? It didn’t work at all.
    
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    - pendletonGibbs
      
      6 years ago
      
      You're still alive, aren't you?
      
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      - [Old Memory]
        
        6 years ago
        
        I hadn’t called him about suicide, but after him I wanted to commit suicide.
        I had to call the suicide hotline afterwards and they’re what helped me. He just made everything worse.
        
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        Anonymous Post Author
        
        6 years ago
        
        So the implication is that if helping someone goes wrong, I should have a suicide prevention number at the ready to fix my incompetent blunders. Good idea.
        
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TheMightyOz

6 years ago

If your CBT can help my erectal dysfunction, I'll be your first patient. I am just pathetic.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  6 years ago
  
  You're thinking of Cock and Ball Torture. That's something different. Watch some videos on redtube.com to see if you think it might work.
  
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lonewolf1253

6 years ago

My name is Sir Reginald unt I own a mansion unt a yacht. In past lives I was Napoleon and Alexander the Great. And that's just to name a few. I can assure you that my mental health is as pristine as the driven snow. Your services are not required.

You however, are obviously a deranged individual stuck in the Anal phase and unable to progress without serious intervention. Talk to your mommy.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  6 years ago
  
  Actually, between you and your Mommy, I bet your Mommy is the more interesting person.
  
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  - lonewolf1253
    
    6 years ago
    
    Your much sicker than I first thought. Ask mommy to take you to the emergency room. They will give you some Haldol to put the brakes on this psychotic episode and then you can try to resolve your anal retention.
    
    Got it asshole?
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      6 years ago
      
      I think we need to talk thru your pent up hostility. When did you begin feeling resentful toward helpful people? Have you ever thought about committing violent acts?
      
      I see you have mentioned your Mommy. Was she there for you when you were a child?
      
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      - lonewolf1253
        
        6 years ago
        
        Stupid little cocksucker comes on here and "Wants to help the non-troll nut cases". Get a life you little faggot! Sounds like your the fucking troll. You can start by getting a job. No-one here needs some fucking kid trying to play doctor.
        
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        6 years ago
        
        I'm concerned about the importance you had in past lives. Napoleon and Alexander the Great were powerful people. This raises a question. Are there times when you feel like you lack power?
        
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Ellenna

6 years ago

I hate to disappoint you but there are already online courses in CBT, presumably set up and monitored by trained people.

I found it a ery helpful therapy, but I learned it with a trained therapist, not online, although I know some people teach themselves successfully from one of the many books available.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  6 years ago
  
  I am not disappointed. I have already chosen one of the on-line courses.
  
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  - Ellenna
    
    6 years ago
    
    What to learn it for yourself and then put yourself out there as an expert in the process?
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      6 years ago
      
      Of course not. You're no expert helping wankers to squirt. But you got better at it as you worked being a telephone whore. I am saying that a march of 10000 miles begins with the first step. At least I have a goal that is useful to certain non-troll nut cases.
      
      And no, I am not impressed with my own benevolent intent. The journey will be arduous. Shrinks are a hardy breed. But as with anything, preparation meets opportunity.
      
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McBean

6 years ago

What the fuck, dude? Are you trying to stir up a hive of bees?

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bubsy

6 years ago

Sure you're normal. Psychology is the most practical science once you graduate from college and move into "real life". It'll help give you the insights you need to make a difference first in your own life, then others.

Lots of resources online for you to look at. I highly recommend Jordan Peterson's Maps of Meaning lecture series. Here's one of them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fjSrVCDvA

19:00 become a monster to defeat the monster
20:20 ptsd, need your sword but it should be sheathed
24:00 40 year old women, agoraphobia, panic attacks
30:00 no one knows any better than you = adulthood
2:25:00 meaning of life isn't in 'rights' it's in 'responsibility'
2:28:10 women have their sets of responsibilities, men have to figure theirs out (otherwise stay peter pan)

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  6 years ago
  
  Thanks.
  
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