Is it retarded to want to be a psychiatrist if I have depression probs. myself?
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No, lots of people who have been through problems want to help others through the same problems.
To become a psychiatrist you will need to go through college and medical school, it's not easy but if it's what you really want it will be worth it.
You will need to have your own problems under control, but there's no reason to believe that you won't be able to do that, therapy and medication have helped lots of other people, you can get better too.
I think you already know the answer to this
You may find that you are able to better help yourself by helping others.
Good Luck!
There is nothing wrong with that! Later on in life when your depression goes away you could be a big help to others! Don't think you aren't good enough for any dream! If you want to be a psychiatrist, then go for it!
-Kari
First of all. You shouldn't use the word "retarded" in the manner in which you do. It is really offensive. Would you call someone black the n-word, would you call someone white wonderbread. Assuming you wouldn't, then why would you use that term in that manner. BUT, getting back to your question. I think that it is completely logical for you to want to help other people. primarily because you would be able to relate to some of your clients. If you have a passion for it. I say, go for it!
NO AT ALL IF ANYTHING YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP MORE THAN SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER GONE THROUGH WHAT YOU HAVE. HAVE YOU EVER GONE TO SEE SOMEONE ABOUT IT AND YOU CAN JUST TELL THEY REALLY DON;T KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. IT MADE YOU NOT WANT TO TALK TO THAT PERSON BECAUSE YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART THEY REALLY DON;T KNOW.
the fact is that all psychiatrists are having some degree of mental problems .. not kidding but because this is the nature of their job and their daily environment.
its good if you can relate to your patience and there problomes, so I think its a good idea
I don't think so...you can learn things to help yourself, and your patients will probably feel better knowing you went through some of the same things as them.
Our experiences in life help us to help others. I am a recovering addict and I use my experiences to help other addicts get clean. I also work for the State, at Alcohol and Drug Prevention. So I would say no, your not retarded, but you have to help your self before you help others. Just like me, I couldn't help these other addicts while I was still getting high. It wasn't until I learned how to stay clean, then I could help others.
If you have "been there" so to speak, been through mental problems then you would have more compassion for "clients". But you need to feel in control of your issues (everyone has at least one) before you think of being the one that others rely on for professional care. Also it is a good goal you have. No one would disagree its better to be in the doctors position than in the patients. But you need to really feel competant in yourself and in the fact that your depression is really under control first before you think of being someones doctor. Also ask a psychiatrist his opipion.
I think the best counselor or psychiatrist is someone who knows how I feel or what I'm going through. I also have depression and I'm looking forward to be a school counselor for high school students.
No i dont think so caause i want to be a psychologist and i have borderline personality disorder bad. You just got to remeber that you need to be in control of yourself if you want to help others.
Oddly enough, I have the same issue. I love psychology and hope to pursue a career in it some day, but most times I don't consider myself mentally stable. But I think that by helping others you can help yourself in more way than you can imagine. After all who knows, through your studies you might find a way to balance your depression!
If helping people is what you like to do, than go for it, no question.
This is very normal, and yes, you can be a successful psychiatrist after mental illness.
If this is a goal of yours (and it is a very good goal), then your priority needs to be your own mental health. Stay in close contact with your doctor and therapist, and follow their treatment recommendations closely. You do need to be healthy before you begin practicing, but with proper treatment, this is definitely possible. Good luck! Good for you.
I think if you want to do it, then you should do it. You've gone through it before and you don't want others to experience what you've been through. I think that it's pretty normal that you want to pursue this.
And yes, I think you can do it!
:)
As for Brittney 7790. I'm sure that we all appreciate you sticking up for people who have MR. I work with people who have disabilities. andybrittanychelsey did not mean any thing offensive about it. It has been used out of context for years. You cant go picking on one girl to fix many generations of teasing.
Mental retardation is still the medical term. I use MR because its less offensive but Doctors don't. They even right just plain "severely retarded" on the diagnosis.
My counselor said that every one in the office that she works for has a medical condition. I say go for it.
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