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I can't seem to find the perfect career...
See, I'm really desperate to find the perfect career for me. I LOVE helping people, but I don't want to do college courses for over four years. A year or two years is fine, but I can't do over four years. And I can't go on campus, because my social anxiety is inane. So I need a career I can do online courses for.
I also love animals, spirituality, cooking, nature, etcetera. And I love making people feel good about themselves. I love listening to people. Like I could listen to someone talk for hours and wouldn't get tired.
So if you could give me a list of what you think is a good match for me, I'd REALLY appreciate it.
Thank you for your time!!!
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It is not an anxiety disorder that you are prisoner too but the belief that you cannot do or achieve certain things because of the diagnosis. With proper treatment from psychiatrist and techniques and instruction you can do it all.
Program coordinators for colleges and universities are becoming more and more aware of what it is like for students who suffer from mental health and or anxiety problems that appear to cripple or limit them. They know the classroom, campus or other things can cause intense fear and episodes.
If you really wanted to do a four year program, 3 year or 2 year I would talk to the program coordinator first about your anxiety issue and that you didn't want to even apply although you wanted to go because of it. See what they can do to specifically deal with social anxiety so you can attend.
A lot of schools these days have therapists you can see (without charge) centers for disabilities etc and can find a way to make you secure. This can be dealt with.
The other thing that would be to your absolute benefit is taking a drama or improv class which is perfect for people with anxiety that forces you to work with others and overcome crippling fear. Check what is out there because there are courses designed for people with anxiety disorders these days in mind. It may empower you.
Career wise no matter what you can become who you really want to be. Anxiety is no obstacle to your success and potential. Never believe otherwise. You could go into nutrition, be a vet, work in pet store, get into the mental health or counselling field, nursing etc or become a Child & Youth Worker or social worker dealing with kids and teens at risk or with families.
There's a lot you could do when you realize that anxiety isn't an obstacle to any of it. It may be difficult at times. The best thing you can do is keep a journal about your anxiety and share it with your doctor, make sure your treatment and meds are right and that they help you see that your disorder cannot kill your chances or prevent you from being where you want to be and entering any field of study. They can help you achieve it if you do the work.
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You sound like the type of person who would excel in any career you chose. Why given in to an anxiety and allow it to hold you back from your full potential. Now your going to tell me you did the medications and maybe you worked with a psychologist and it didn't work.
If you were treated by your family doctor with medication for social anxiety you were treated by the wrong doctor. Social anxiety is partly attributed to hormones or lack thereof secreted into the brain and is a form of panic attack. You need to work with a Board Certified Psychiatrist who is also an MD though has had a Fellowship in psychiatry and passed all the criteria to be Certified by the College of Psychiatrists. This is the best doctor to medicate for this problem. At the same time you need to work with a psychologist to find what the trigger(s) your anxiety.
You may have seen a psychologist and nothing happened, that happens. I went through three before I found one I was comfortable with then everything started to change. Your psychologist has to be someone your willing to tell your darkest secrets to trusting that what ever is said in therapy stays in therapy. No one can be told of what happens in therapy without you written permission even if you are a minor.
Now as to your question. First thing to do is to check with your local state college and see what courses they offer on line for undergraduates. Also check into colleges for home school.
Cooking classes is a hands on class that requires you to go to Culinary school so that may not be offered. Veterinary assistant is a possibility as is nurses aid and possibly nursing school.
I strongly suggest you give getting your anxiety under control one more time. The medication is only a small part to help you while you work with a therapist. If you are not comfortable with the first therapist you try find another. Most people work best with someone of their same sex. I was different I found a woman younger than me who was also a professor and we got along great.
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