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Default Jul 06, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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I'm on SSD and work part time. I want a better job that pays well to cover the costs of my medical once I'm off state insurance. I'm thinking of getting a master's degree. I've inquired about information. I'm in the early stages of planning, thinking.

Have to consider stress, etc. Since I'm not normal. But I want more out of life, and I have a long life ahead of me. So I have to do something to plan for it.

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I'm on SSD and work part time. I want a better job that pays well to cover the costs of my medical once I'm off state insurance. I'm thinking of getting a master's degree. I've inquired about information. I'm in the early stages of planning, thinking.

Have to consider stress, etc. Since I'm not normal. But I want more out of life, and I have a long life ahead of me. So I have to do something to plan for it.
What is your undergrad/bachelors degree in?

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Housing Studies Management and Finance.

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Default Jul 10, 2020 at 05:38 PM
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I recommend people get masters degree if

It leads to specific change or advancement in their Career

It is required

It provides salary advancement and it’s more than student loan repayment

For personal advancement and pleasure IF snd only IF one can afford it (independently wealthy)

Doing it for any other reason or no reason at all is not wise whatsoever. Too many people get masters or two yet they made no career out of it, can’t make ends meet even on a basic level, are very unhappy in life and absolutely can’t afford those degrees whatsoever.

I have masters degree for very specific reasons: because I need it for my career and i make much more with grad degree and I could afford to pay loans back. If that wasn’t the case I’d use my money for something else. I’d not be doing all this.

What do you need masters for? What job? I suggest you talk to career counselor before you borrow thousands of dollars for a degree you don’t need
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I remember you had a goal of getting out of debt. Going to grad school would put you into debt for life. And possibly for no good reason. It’s not to be taken lightly.
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Housing Studies Management and Finance.
Yes but what is your degree? Is it a BA or BS?

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Mental illness doesn't have to last for the rest of your life! I know that took time for me to adjust too. When we recover our humanity and realize we don't have to be perfect, or be happy all the time, then we find the true Self, that is capable of much more than we ever dreamed was possible.

If you need a an example then look to Daniel Fisher, m.d., PhD. He does have a book out about his experience of recovery from schizophrenia. Reading this book about his experience has helped need to understand that mental illness is totally recoverable. Recovery takes time and effort and a willingness to continue every day. I'm not saying this will be easy, I'm saying it will be worth it.
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Mental illness doesn't have to last for the rest of your life! I know that took time for me to adjust too. When we recover our humanity and realize we don't have to be perfect, or be happy all the time, then we find the true Self, that is capable of much more than we ever dreamed was possible.

If you need a an example then look to Daniel Fisher, m.d., PhD. He does have a book out about his experience of recovery from schizophrenia. Reading this book about his experience has helped need to understand that mental illness is totally recoverable. Recovery takes time and effort and a willingness to continue every day. I'm not saying this will be easy, I'm saying it will be worth it.

I googled this doctor and read up on him. I can appreciate his recovery and see hope and promise in his theories on dealing with the patient and not just the disorder but I find the lack of science mentioned as far as mental illnesses being a diagnosable brain disorder cause for concern.

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I googled this doctor and read up on him. I can appreciate his recovery and see hope and promise in his theories on dealing with the patient and not just the disorder but I find the lack of science mentioned as far as mental illnesses being a diagnosable brain disorder cause for concern.
But science can be wrong?! There are others out there who have recovered. Does science have to be apart of experience?

Showing that each person is human and imperfect, then truely connecting with others is a way of getting to a better life.

For me, I lost that connection at age 7, and that was too much to bear for a child. When I thought I would lose other relationships was when depression hit. My point is science didn't help, connection will help. And I can't let the fear stop me. Meds are a tool, not a life sentence. Science does show us that the brain adapts.
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Have you thought about the cost of it? Have you thought of how you'll deal with the stress? I am just saying these things because graduate school ordinarily causes them.

I am in a master's program. I pay for it out of my own pocket, but the stress sometimes gets to me. So, I am just saying that you should not take the decision lightly to pursue such a degree. It's a big decision.

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Science is not wrong when it comes to bipolar. There are physiological changes to the brain that take place. Science is important because the treatments for bipolar are often medications that need science to study them and how they will work on the brain. I’m all for stories of success but I don’t believe you can think yourself positive out of bipolar.

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The guy in the article has schizophrenia, I think. There is no cure for it. There are ways to cope and ways to improve but there is no scientifically known cure. Stating otherwise could potentially create a dangerous situation for gullible people who’ll stop treatment because apparently it could just go away. It doesn’t work that way, positive thinking helps a lot, of course, but it’s not a cure. It doesn’t mean one can’t have a nice and productive life despite having an illness
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Let's put this one to rest. If you haven't read Daniel Fisher's Book then you don't know enough to say something. He isn't the only one to go into Recovery. Yes, it is not a cure, but it involves Transformation into the REAL you. Wouldn't that be nice to learn from all the S*** people have to go through? Isn't that enough??!! In my mind and in many others Trauma is the root cause of "mental illness". and "mental illness" is a label.

Let's get back to the point of this thread. College is possible, and several people prove that recovery is possible. There is also Remission and rehabilitation and all three are different. Remission means that symptoms can return. Yes, there is that risk with anything. Rehabilitation is that people regain function. Whereas Recovery is the Label of Mental illness that is no longer needed. Which would you like?

Each of us has a different perspective. Mine comes from not giving up, and taking disability. I am not going to let a diagnosis define who I am, I will become better because of what I have gone through. Our Journey is ours alone. When we step up and take control of our lives, change happens.

What do you want?

@Aviza I ask you one question. What do YOU want? if you don't know, great!, If you do know, great! What you think matters, and don't let your trauma or diagnosis define who you are. Go for your dreams. You can do this!! Just like any other person.

Don't get caught into the "I can't" thinking. It's not worth the time!

To both @sarahsweets and @Devine1966 please read the book, and then study it out for yourselves before making a judgment. I've done the research, and I admit I don't know everything. I know you both spoke up for what you know. I respect your opinions, and I am very passionate about recovering a life that I love. I know that is not the case for every person. I don't know either one of you but, if you want to have further conversations about this please PM me, and I"ll share my opinion with you. Lets put the focus back on @Aviza and give our support for doing what is best for Aviza, based on Aviza's thinking.
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