How do you fight fear even though you do what you fear?

Question

I hate laboratory work and I feel drained every time I go through it. I hate all the chemicals and the pressure to do things precisely and to get it done within the allotted time. The problem is the this is my 3rd major change and I don't want to make anymore major changes anymore. i've had it. The dr can't help me. He'll just tell me switch to something else but then I'll be back to the beginning again. i just want to finish school. I've come to believe there's nothing I'd rather do than get a Science major degree. I love theoretical science. i just hate the practical side of it.

Answer 1

What do you want to do with the degree? If you were to get a job as a researcher or academic, would you be able to find one where you didn't have to keep doing experiments? If so (eg: if you're studying physics you could choose to just write about theory), carry on. If not (eg: chemistry seems to stay pretty hands-on), there's no point going on with a degree that can't get you a job.

It's tough starting again. But it's worse being stuck in a job you hate for the next 40 years. Good luck with your decision!

Answer 2

To add to the natural dislike of your work environment, you may have an underlying fear that you'll end up working at that the rest of your life! You might try making a formal contract with yourself, that you WILL continue to work there inorder to facilitate your Science major degree and that THEN you will get into theoretical science--OR at least get onto a path that will lead you there. That may relieve anxiety that actually increases your dread of the work. If that doesn't work, spend time researching other alied work areas that you can do in order to pay for your schooling. If the stress is too great, it's not worth forcing yourself to get to your goal the fastest way possible. Take the longer route--if that's the case.

Answer 3

Fears are learned. Sometimes they can be overcome by simply making yourself - when you're alone - build up the feeling, noticing the exact physical responses, then releasing them, relaxing and repeating the process. They will gradually lose their power and the anxiety level will decrease. But, for more phobic reactions, make time alone, relax, and contemplate the feeling you get in that situation and then identify/state your embedded belief ABOUT it (exp. I'm lousy at this or whatever it is), and then trace the belief to its origin in experience. Beliefs do not come out of nowhere. When did you first experience something similar? Where did this conflictedness you describe start?

Until you reverse your perception of what happened back then - reframe it with adult reasoning - the fear will not dissipate in the present. Think of fear as an electrochemical programming error that is controlling your mind/body and experience. It has to be corrected at its source - through your internal focus of awareness.

Answer 4

Try to be calm and go at your own pace. Doing science is learning to be precise. Try to learn how to develop a good attitude toward it because a negative attitude makes things more difficult. This is called paying your dues. Everyone pursuing this kind of career looks forward to having other people (students) do it while they sit back and come up with their "theoretical" ideas. I guess nobody wants to do the dirty work any more.

Answer 5

You cannot love the theory and hate the practicals
otherwise you will end up being a half-baked scientist.

If you love your spouse, you'll love the kids that come
through that marriage. Are you sure you are not being
rather lazy with your chosen course? Step up in your heart and mind and you 'll come out great.

I loved all subjects except Mathematics but when it became
necessary, I took the bull by the horn and I made it.

Good loock.

Answer 6

get an assistant to do all ur work for u just boss them around and sit back and relax

Answer 7

good luck school boy

Answer 8

you face it, talk with someone