mental health issues

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    Dismissed from DPT program. Chances and Tips for getting into another program?

    Hello everyone, I was dismissed from my DPT program because of my mental health issues (Social Anxiety stemming from a birth defect). I tried to juggle bettering my mental health issues at the same time of being a DPT student, but I bit off more than I could chew and was dismissed from my...
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    3.3 GPA, 500 MCAT, no extracurriculars/letters of rec

    I've been suffering from OCD and major depression for six years. They've been making it difficult to feel motivated or do much. I've been getting lots of help, from antidepressants and therapy to ECT and TMS. But honestly, nothing has really worked. I still want to get into medicine. But my...
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    Potential to become a psychologist with mental illness?

    Sorry all for yet another post, but I wanted to get some opinions from those actually within the field. I have been in therapy since I was 12 years old (early 20s now) for severe mental health issues (probably what you're thinking) and I have been medicated and stable since 2019. This has caused...
  4. edgyluvly

    Being an unmotivated Psychology Student

    Hello, I’m a new member here so here’s a little background on me. I’m fresh out of highschool and a freshmen in college as a Psychology major. I’m taking all online classes so I can balance school, work, and my relationships. My career goal is to become a clinical psychologist. I’m really stuck...
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    Mental Health ruined my chances?

    I was in the psych hospital this week due to a bad reaction to my antidepressants. Because of this I am planning on applying for a partial medical withdrawal, potentially I may have to do a full medical withdrawal to preserve my scholarship. Can I still become a doctor after this? SOS
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    Need Advice! Desperate to Change my Life for my Dream

    Hello, Thank you all for reading my story and helping me on my journey. It truly means a lot. I started off as a great High School Student, great grades, score, extracurriculars, leadership positions, competitions, volunteer hours. You name it, I had it. But towards the end, I did start...
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