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Old May 28, 2014, 11:36 AM
BMWheeler89 BMWheeler89 is offline
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Originally Posted by Restin View Post
I agree that you are highly intelligent and can deal with multiple topics on a deep level. But I question that this is all AOK, because you also expressed considerable suffering. Pressured thinking, and your self image is suffering. Also, the jealousy that is more than a woman would tolerate for long. That is a symptom of insecurity. Also relationships with people in general. I share in your frustration that most people are way too shallow for your level of thinking. Yet the aloofness is also an indicator of inner problems. Some people who are superior, really superior, are drawn to people instead of repeled, and become surgeons, psychologists, college professors, and such.

As you're considering going into social sciences, dealing with people closely, I think it would be essential to go have yourself tested psychologically, and get into therapy for some duration. As you know, all psychoanalysts are required to have their own analysis. It's important to investigate your own mind first, because significant neuroses can create serious problems of countertransference in your clients. Wheeler,the world desperately needs more people in the social sciences, and I hope you can see your way there.
Thank you so much for your insights. I really appreciate any other perspective than the natural subjective. Gratitude for taking the time to read and reply!

I would like to note that my physical appearance is probably going to preclude me from working in clinical psychology or seeing patients. I am pierced and tattooed, with large gauge ear plugs and some small non-obscuring tribal facial tattoos. The field of socio-psychological science in which I intend to work would be based more on research and experimentation and less on face-to-face interactions with mentally ill clients.

Last edited by BMWheeler89; May 28, 2014 at 11:55 AM. Reason: Adding text.