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I have always wanted to be a therapist or a social worker i love helping people and talking them through things to make them feel better. Ive done it with all my friends and i just enjoy making people feel good. I have true passion for it.

The only problem is my carreer is based off of stressful things including triggering me aka hearing specific trauma or making me emotional which leads to reminding me of my trauma. Well at least thats how it can be at times it isnt always like that ive overcome a lot of it

I have always wanted to be a therapist since i was 15 but i realise some arnt cut out for a masters so i switched to social work.

In your opinion should i do what i want and be a social worker or someone that helps others through abuse and things? Or should i stay away from things that remind me of trauma? Any help is appreciated :)
Reject · 26-30, M
Overcoming your own trauma should be done before pursuing a careeer that exists to help other people with theirs.
AnnRose · 26-30, F
@Reject: Your absolutly right. I am a lot better these days. :) Thank you
Reject · 26-30, M
@AnnRose: You're welcome. cx It would help tremendously to have a triumphant story of your own when giving advice. It could make you much more effective I think! Showing people it can be done.
Elegy · 46-50
Find someone to discuss your trauma with. The more you do this the more you can work though them and the the less effect those triggers will have.

You can also go into social work and keep working your way into a therapist position. It will take longer but you'll understand people better.

Social workers make crap money. Mental health is always the first thing Republicans cut.
testbutton · 51-55, M
if you can handle the stress and trauma, then go for it! do what makes you happy. and for sure if you can switch fields later with the same degree.
Nyanperona · 26-30, T
Perhaps seeing ur own therapist and going thru trauma therpy to help with your trauma before hand

 
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