I wish I would have gone to school for counseling or psychiatry
I went to school for medical stuff, I should have focused more on the mind. It naturally interests me and also I have a born inclination toward genuinely trying to empathize with people who are struggling. Since my dad had his meltdown and got arrested, I am so tortured, wondering how he got there and what is going on in his mind. If I could help other people who are struggling with mental health like that, I'd feel like I was paying a certain karmic duty to the world, at least in that small way.
I wonder if it's too late to start now. My grandma went to school and became a counselor in her 60s. 🤔
I'm so heartbroken about everything that happened. If he had unalived anyone (especially my brother!) I never would have forgiven him. He really was a good man once. I have to remember that.
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It's never too late. First of all, you would probably needvto ask yourself why you are wanting to dive into psychology like this. Secondly, for psychiatry, you need a medical degree. Thirdly, if you are considering making this a career, you will need a masters or PHD to get a decent job. Four decafes ago, a 4 year or 6 year degree was what you needed to get an entry level job in counseling. I know, because I considered it too.
