Hi Folks,
The title may sound silly, but it's the best way I could put it. I've suffered from anxiety most of my life, but have lived a pretty normal life in spite of it. I've been working full time in IT for 10 years. I'm looking for a career that will allow me to help people through depression/anxiety and times that are mentally tough. My stumbling block has always been my crushing anticipation anxiety I get on the rare occasion that I need to speak to people in a group setting. I've tried toast masters, books, meds you name it. It's helped, but I'd feel best in a career where I could work 1 on 1 with folks, or with a family.
Would I be able to find a job with an MSW that would allow me to work with small families, or 1 on 1 with people? I feel like I could really relate to people suffering from mental struggles. I feel like my decade worth of trouble shooting, and breaking large problems down into small more manageable ones would be an aid to me as well.
What do you think?
I really appreciate your input
Mike
The title may sound silly, but it's the best way I could put it. I've suffered from anxiety most of my life, but have lived a pretty normal life in spite of it. I've been working full time in IT for 10 years. I'm looking for a career that will allow me to help people through depression/anxiety and times that are mentally tough. My stumbling block has always been my crushing anticipation anxiety I get on the rare occasion that I need to speak to people in a group setting. I've tried toast masters, books, meds you name it. It's helped, but I'd feel best in a career where I could work 1 on 1 with folks, or with a family.
Would I be able to find a job with an MSW that would allow me to work with small families, or 1 on 1 with people? I feel like I could really relate to people suffering from mental struggles. I feel like my decade worth of trouble shooting, and breaking large problems down into small more manageable ones would be an aid to me as well.
What do you think?
I really appreciate your input
Mike