Should I let this dicate my life, my career choice?

[lovejasmine]

I'm currently a freshman in a 6 year pharmacy program. Because of how messed up I am, I don't think I could become a pharmacist. I really do want to do. It's just I'm afraid of interacting with people and messing up my job because of how nervous I get.

I don't know. I really want to believe in myself and tell myself that it's silly to let this disorder run my life and throw away this chance I have to make my parents proud.

Should I stay in this program or transfer? Also, I'm taking out loans so it'd be stupid of me to stay unless I know for sure I'm going to succeed. Otherwise I'm going to end up with a lot of debt.

 

[Phoenixx]

I think you should definitely stay with the program. You really want to do this, so go ahead and just do it. Plus, how do you know for sure you're not going to succeed unless you try? I think you can do it. It's hard to overcome the fear, but you shouldn't let it hold you back. If you put your mind into it and try your hardest, I believe you will succeed.

Good luck!

 

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

Should I stay in this program or transfer

Here's the problem. Transfer to what? There really aren't any jobs where having social anxiety doesn't screw you. Sucks that way.

I'd say you're better off looking for ways to work on your anxiety problems than looking for careers that it won't screw up.

 

[K3ith]

You should 100% do what you truly want to do and NOT what your phobia is telling you. It might be hard, but with such a big commitment as far as a life decision, money and time, you can pull through it.

I picked my degree based on my phobia and I regret it a lot. Instead of doing something I truly love I am doing something completely unrelated and not even using my degree right now. In the long run, everyone has to make money. You can either do what you love and make money or you can let your fears dictate what you do and dread going to work to make the money.

Good luck!

 

[Feathers]

Jasmine, have you talked to any pharmacists or had some work experience or 'job shadowing' someone nice and kind who would explain things to you?

Sometimes it's easier to decide if you get more information about something...

You can learn how to interact with people better yeah, working on improvement will be helpful in any other careers/situations too...

Are you studying this because your parents want you to, or because it really interests you? What about pharmacy do you like and what made you study it?

Is there a way to get some scholarships or side job/s to cover some of the costs? (Maybe at least in the holidays?) Things to consider...

 

[DeadmanWalking]

I think you should stay in there. You want to beat this thing, right? Well, the most important part and the decision-maker in this war is your will. Are you willing to fight this thing? Can you stand up to it? If you do quit, what will be your alternative as far as careers go? These are the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself before you do anything.

You have the power to beat this. You have six years to change. In that time, why don't you try talking to some counselors and getting yourself involved in activities on campus? That should help you beat your SA. Don't let your dream die because of your SA, alright? The regret you'll face in your future for doing so will eat you alive.