I don't think that anyone, mental health or not, should shy away from their dreams. If you can do it, then do it!
He sounds like a nice doctor, but maybe covering his butt a little too much? Just because someone has mental illness doesn't mean they should have a career or move somewhere new. You'll do just fine and it'll be a great experience for you
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Allie
Diagnosed: Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Obsessive Compulsive Disoder. Previous: Borderline Personality Disorder.
I no longer qualify for a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, but there will always be my borderline traits that I struggle with especially during times of great stress.
I've been working passionately as a therapist since December 2016
