Studied business, I went into banking and hated it. When I went to see my advisor and told her I like to study Psychology. She was shocked. She was you can continue your studies in business and I told her that is not me. I have zero interest working in corporations. She gave me other options in business field. I said I like to help people, I like to share my smiles with others. She said that is a huge jump from business to psychology. I like to help people with anxiety and depression. Many people told me and they thought I was in psychology field because how I made them feel. I thought a lot about it and in USA it will take me 7 years to become a psychology. But then time goes fast and I should do where I can make a difference. My interest will be helping children and teenagers with depression or anxiety. Help them to see they can follow their dreams and they are worth it. I like to bring awareness in depression. People assume if you are seeking to talk with counseling it means you have mental illness. Which is not true. Currently working on a blog and podcast on depression awareness.
Yeah, basic awareness in terms of mental health is very poor in India. People will post statuses on SM that call me whenever you want and will judge you on drop of a hat. I was depressed during my coaching and the doctor helped me a lot. I can't express the exact moment in words which catapulted me out of it. I was talking to her and something happened and it felt I am fine after that moment. Close friend of mine says that you use depression card for gaining sympathy .I have tried explaining him that the more you talk about it the more you recover but damn stupid people, rather damn understanding and stigma around it.
BTW one should do what feeds their soul. In a long term that is the way to attain happiness. SO cheers to you for having guts to risk it all and switch to another field
Anupamaa
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