
Jul 20, 2009, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by justfloating
First of all, let me say, WOW! Those are some lofty goals!  My counsellor once told me that one of the hallmarks of depression is an inability to see the future clearly. You can't imagine yourself feeling well, or doing well, and any ideas you do have about your future seem impossible because they're so far away. So the fact that you're making these plans despite the problems you have is very impressive, and you should be proud of that!
I know how terrifying it can be being a student and having to figure out your future -- I'm in the same boat myself right now, and I'm taking a huge risk by deciding to do my Master's in Creative Writing when I'm done with my bachelor's in French Lit. I'm SCARED, and for a million reasons -- I doubt my ability to write, I've fallen behind because of my depression so I need to pull my grades up, I will probably have to go to school outside of my own country (again) and I'm worried about that, I'm worried I won't get in anywhere, I'm worried I'll make no money, I'm worried I won't be able to afford grad school ... But if you don't take the risk, you're just going to stagnate, right? What I've found works for me is that whenever those worries threaten to overwhelm me, I take a deep breath and imagine myself ten or twenty years in the future, exactly where I want to be. Happy, healthy, doing what I want and having overcome the odds. I've built up such a beautiful idea of where I want to be that it gives me the courage to face my fears and keep going even when I'm convinced I'll never get where I want to go.
Good luck with everything, and keep us posted on how you're doing! 
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I want to say "Wow!," too, to you! I wish you well in whatever you chose to do. I know you'll do great. Do what you feel is right for you. Please take care & keep us posted. I hope to keep you & the others updated, also.
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