I want to reach my dreams to be a successful psychiatrist. But my fears overwhelmed me. My psychiatrist told me not to take psychology because maybe it is too hard for me. But I really love psychology and I want to help other people like me. Is it really not okay to take up this course because you are also treated with emotional problems?help please....
2006-08-14 00:10:58 · 7 answers · asked by sha sha 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think you should listen to your psychiatrist .
2006-08-14 00:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by Zahid Jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even psychiatrists and psychologists have their share of mental problems. Just because you are trained in psychology doesn't mean you'll become immune to depression, anxiety and other ailments.
Perhaps you should ask your psychiatrist why he/she suggested you not take psychology. It may be because they fear if you do not do well in the field that it will do you more harm.
Another reason professionals often suggest patients to avoid reading up on clinical psych. is because patients may try to treat and diagnose themselves, which can be dangerous. If you think you know, without proper training, it can erase a lot of progress.
2006-08-16 10:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Protagonist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Early suffering is like a college professor it teaches us.
If one has dealt with and put behind them their problems then they can help others.
If your fears still overwhelm you then maybe you are not ready to help others.
A physichiatrist is a qualified doctor .
Listen to his advice there is a big gap between a psychologist and a qualified physchiatris.
Be patient you will be able to help when the time is right.
Take care!
2006-08-14 07:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You look like the ideal candidate, to me. I think everyone in the business has had troubling problems in their lives, and were drawn to the study of psychiatry/psychology by the dual need of helping others AND themselves.
Pretty noble, if you ask me, and also very helpful to the individual choosing such a path.
Go for it.
2006-08-14 07:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be OK to take psychology. It is an interesting subject and you would be so understanding as you have had problems yourself.
I suffer from depression and have helped others. It helped me to help.
Good luck.
2006-08-14 07:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always be trying to learn as much as you can and grow as much as you can, but your psychologist or treatment specialist can guide you as to which areas may be the most productive at each point in your treatment. You have plenty of time to pursue all your learning goals.
2006-08-14 07:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by ferdinand 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, since most psychiatrist are nuts.
2006-08-14 07:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋