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Old Feb 23, 2011, 06:44 PM
annege42 annege42 is offline
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Originally Posted by Abyssal View Post
Since years i have been searching for a meaning to my life .. then i got interest in psychology & now i am done with my bachelors in it last august.. I am very altruistic in nature & very much engaged in solving problems of my classmates colleagues .. People say i work selflessly for them .. & i find satisfaction nowhere other than putting my self on other's service .. there is nothing meaningful in life other than making a difference in someone's life.. Psychology became my passion .. I thought i can make a meaning if i pursue my career in it.. but now, no one in my family supports my career .. My mom is a bipolar patient .. She needs all the time anyone at home with her & she thinks it would be me .. so she doesn't want me to pursue my career .. My other siblings are busy in settling their lives .. And i m totally clueless here dont know what to do .. where to go ..

Its noteworthy that in our side of the world means asia, females career / education doesn't considered to be important .. they are just to give service to family & later husband & kids .. :S

I thought of earning Online Degree in Psychology but i am not surre about its worth .. Will i be able to give service to others through online study? I don't think so .. esp in case of Clinical Psychology which appeals me most .. Other than clinical, which field of psychology can be done online? & what's its worth? Also, i am 24 years old now .. Should i wait for sometime? or just go for online studies?

Any sugestions/ advices related to my career will be appreciated ..
It's great that you've found your passion in psychology. This should help you find meaning in your life. It's a great way to help people. You should pursue your education. Maybe it's better to do it online because of your situation. Maybe you can show your mother that you have the expertise to help her with her bipolar. I hope you find a way to fulfill you wishes and potential without alienating your family. I am impressed with your accomplishments so far, especially in your part of the world. You should be proud of yourself and I'm sure you will be an inspiration to other women too. Much success.
Thanks for this!
Abyssal