What my mother said for you and me

[GIOLANDA]

I'm so angry with my mother! Instead of helping me,she always hurts me. She said that I shouldn't study Psychology,because it makes me worse, that you are all crazy and that communicating with you means to share experiences of madness,that I'm crazy too and won't be able to help people as a Psychologist. I tried to explain that Psychology has helped me to understand what I had all these years and that being in this site is so important to me,but she just can't understand. What could I say to her?

 

[Reholla]

hmm I agree with you and disagree w/ your mother.

I am thinking about studying Psychology for a living as well. Ive taken 2 psychology classes so far, and if anything it has HELPED tremendously. A lot of the principles (even if they dont directly relate to anxiety) I can apply to things I see in my life on a daily basis.

It's definitely not hurt me in any way. Ive never known a situation where being educated on something can HURTyou.

If your mom doesnt like the idea of you becoming a psychologist or doesnt think you can become one, look at Lucinda Bassett ( www.stresscenter.com ) She had an anxiety disorder and is now helping millions of people over come it. Shes living proof.

I look at my anxiety disorder as something that will one day help me with something else in my life. Like i look at all life's instances as building blocks. They all mean something and have significance. I think that if we overcome anxiety having experienced it, we could use that to help others. Things happen for reasons, and that could be your reason. If psychology interests you, go for it!! Do what YOU love to do

 

[happy5225]

My mum did that,too. She told me I don't need that all the time. It's really make me annoying. She has had ever known nothing what I need. The psychology and psychologists are helpfull.

 

[happy5225]

hey nice pic happy. i'm going to ask my mum her opinion because shes staying with me for a week and she's very wise.

ty. :lol: I would love to listen your wise mum's opinion. :idea:

 

[IronMaidenRockess]

My Mum and Dad , both are glad I found this site, because they know it helps me.

Its not very nice for your Mum to say that to you

I always believe that sharing problems with people, puts pressure off you, you know what they say, a problem shared is a problem halved. Just talking about your worries to other people in the same situations, makes your life a lot easier as you dont have to suffer alone. Thats what I feel anyway

 

[ShiJai]

I thought it was universal knowledge that the best shrinks are the crasiest ones.. :wink:
Besides, crazy people are so much more interesting and fun to talk to.
ShiJai.

 

[Septor]

People like Giolanda mother make me depress. There's not much you can say to someone like that giolanda.You do what makes you happy and if your mother does not like that then she does not like it.

I think people like us are in the best position to help other people with the same problems we have had because who else would understand what they are going through then someone that went through it.

 

[avenger]

it is your life not hers even though i respect her doesnot mean she can run my life

 

[Mary]

My mom has also said and done very hurtful things, but I have to believe that she does it out of ignorance and in an attempt to try and help. Even though it doesn't help. Maybe that is the case with your mother, maybe she just doesn't understand how you feel. Unless she has SP or SA, I don't see how she could understand.
She is probably just trying to help because she loves you but she may not realize how she is hurting you.
I am pretty open w/my mom and I had to flat out tell her. I don't know what your relationship is w/your mom but maybe try talking to her about how you feel and explain to her ways she could be more supportive?
But if that doesn't work you have to just do what you know is the right thing for you and live your own life. Hopefully it will all work out for you and your mom though. Good luck and God bless.

 

[Jeff]

I was a Political Science major and added Psychology as a double major. I guess the only reason I did so was to learn more about my own problems. Nothing wrong with that, but I have no real interest in Psychology career wise. Guess it really doesn't matter much though, as I am only two semesters from bachelors degrees in both, but my generalized anxiety and social phobia have caused me to drop out. I would love to finish, but class scares the daylights out of me.

 

[cLavain]

I would love to finish, but class scares the daylights out of me.

Maybe your class needs more cowbell? 8)

I'm tempted to study psychology myself, but can't really picture myself as the calm counselor. Hmm...maybe there's some other way to use a psychology degree?

 

[GIOLANDA]

I would love to finish, but class scares the daylights out of me.

Maybe your class needs more cowbell? 8)

I'm tempted to study psychology myself, but can't really picture myself as the calm counselor. Hmm...maybe there's some other way to use a psychology degree?

Yes! You don't have to be a counselor,there are many things you can do. You can choose cognitive psychology,social psychology,experimental,where you can make research on your field(questionnaires etc.)

 

[cLavain]

I would love to finish, but class scares the daylights out of me.

Maybe your class needs more cowbell? 8)

I'm tempted to study psychology myself, but can't really picture myself as the calm counselor. Hmm...maybe there's some other way to use a psychology degree?

Yes! You don't have to be a counselor,there are many things you can do. You can choose cognitive psychology,social psychology,experimental,where you can make research on your field(questionnaires etc.)

Hey, that is interesting. I'll check it out.