Posted by mair on April 2, 2002, at 12:26:13
In reply to Re: I'm falling apart » fi, posted by Penny on March 28, 2002, at 13:19:03
Penny - I tried to send you a post the other day but it was the day the server went down and my post became what Dr. Bob referred to as a "nonfunctional link." I don't think I know how old you are. I say this because there was a man in my town who left a successful commercial real estate broker career to go to medical school when he was in his early to mid 40's. It probably helped that he wasn't aspiring to an esoteric subspecialty that takes years of residencies and fellowships - I think he now works as a doctor in a college or boarding school - but he obviously didn't let age stop him and just patiently waited for the right opportunity.
I think you'll be a great caregiver whether as a doctor or in a related profession - I think the way you responded to K9lover was wonderful. You should also bear in mind that depression tends to make any problem seem insurmountable. You've got a lot going on now and I assume it's been upsetting to you to have to deal with the temporary loss of your therapist - so, if you can otherwise avoid it, now is probably not a great time to conclude that your future has somehow been predetermined by your disease.
Mair
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