Can I Do It??

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:04 am

I'm going back to school. Well, sort of. I'm working on finishing my psych degree through distance learning. All I have to do is read the books and go take a proctored exam for each class. Sounds easy enough. I have six classes left. Why am I doing it at this age? Hmmm. Not sure! Laughing

Maybe some day I will get a job that pays enough and that I can handle full time. It's a dream I've had for years to get off the system, I just don't know if I can do it. Normally, a person needs a Master's degree in this field to get a job. There are some options though that I'm looking into. First things first.

I'm stressing a bit because I don't want to pay the school any more money than I have to. That means I have to complete a test every two months. Plus work part time, which sometimes is more like full time! Eyikes. I'm nervous, but I'm going for it.

Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be helpful 8)

Peace,
Leah

Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 68

Leah - you seem very "together" to me. I'm sure that you can do it. Don't let the stress get to you and remember, that your health comes first. I never remember that in my job - but my mind and body will wake me up to that reality and it is not a nice awakening!

I'm proud of you.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:57 pm

I do have to watch my health. So far, I think I'm ok. Sometimes it can slip right out from under me and the next thing I know, I'm begging for help and telling the docs that something isn't right. In the past I haven't been taken very seriously. I rapid cycle, so I don't "appear" to be crazy, but I know when something isn't right. Doesn't mean I can catch it in time or even know what the hell to do, but here I am today doing exactly what I need to be doing.

Thank you Polar Bear for your support. You make me feel good. I always enjoy chatting with you.

Take care and have a great night,
Leah