Well quick background. I've been in paramedic school the last few months to get myself acclimated to the school environment after I failed out of school because of my PTSD two years ago. It's going great I'm doing good. Now I've been toying with the thought of going back to school full time in the fall but I've been afraid to tell T. Not about the idea of going back to school because I knew would be supportive, but because of the major I want.

So after session I sent him an email, I told him I wanted to go back to school full time but I was afraid to tell him the major because I didn't want him to laugh at me because it's a total oxymoron.

Clever T...caught on right away!! (I want to major in psychology and get my LSCW.) He replied, "I get it I think it could be a wonderful thing for you to do. I can talk to you about the process." I was blown away by his support. I figured he would think I was even crazier.

I wonder how my bipolar would affect my ability to become a therapist? Would there be positives or just negatives? I mean obviously I would need to work harder, but I would be able to empathize at a much higher level.

Hm anyone have any input? Should I give it a shot or no?