Become a psychiatrist.

I’ve always been fascinated with psychology, yet becoming a psychiatrist is my ultimate goal, for medicine fascinates me as well. It takes 12 years to become a psychiatrist, a fact I am well aware, and I’m ready to become one, no matter the education, and no matter the hardships.

1. Get into Stanford.
2. Become socially aware.
3. Be understanding, motivated, and helpful.

I have dreamed of becoming a psychiatrist ever since I was a young boy. The dream is slowly becoming a reality as I move on step closer to completing my undergraduate degree. You cannot fathom how much I love psychiatry and how much I want to be referred to as “[Insert Name Here], M.D.”

IALWAYS WNTED TO HEP PEPLE AND DESCORVED NEW ILLNESS WITH THE RITEDRUG TO HELP CURE I….TAKING CLASSE NEXT YEAR WILL HELP ME TO BECOME AN PSYCHIATRIST.

Either this or Psychologist. I’ve always been interested in this field and I’ve taken a few career aptitude tests (or what do you call those tests again?) and both are usually the first two to come up. It’s a long road and I know some people who’ve doubted me, and I’ve doubted myself as well, but right now I’m working on being focused and putting a block on all doubts. I think life is too short and what am I living for if I cannot go after my dream because of the money or time it’ll take for me to achieve it? Or because of what people say/think? I know it’s a long road and it’s going to be hard, but anything worh having is always hard. I know a lot of people think I won’t make it (most of them people who’re even close to me), but I’m going to prove them wrong, and most importantly prove to myself that I will. I’m prepared to try and work hard, and strive for this. I’m going for my undergrad first, of course. Wish me luck. Good luck to everyone who wants to do this as well.

I’ve been working at a psychiatric hospital for two weeks now, and tbh after having a proper look into that world, and even though it was interesting, I really don’t think psychiatry’s for me. It’s just not hands-on-medicine enough for me. I don’t think it’ll be able to hold my interest. The last two weeks have felt too much like an office job – I need far less structure, and far more sporadic hours :D

I think I’m going give up on this. Not actually give up, but go for something else that is like psychiatry but actually able for me to get to.
I’m think child psychologist now. It’s still just a thought in my mind, but I could do that.

If only I had the patience and attention span! Being a psychiatrist was my dream for years but, having ADD, I seriously don’t feel qualified to treat people who are probably more sane than I am =P

Dream job since I was 13.
16 now, still working on it.
I’m taking the required classes to get me into University right now.
Even though I absolutely hate them, I’ll willing to suffer through them for this.
I can’t wait for it to happen, even if it will take a long time.

Where I currently work, I get to see many different mental illness. It’s quite interesting working with these individuals on a daily bases, however, I often find myself wondering what it would be like to be on the other end. I find myself researching different illnesses my residents are diagnoised with, the meds they are prescribed, etc. However, I have been looking online and I am not sure how to start getting into something like this. Would I start at a community college and take they psychology classes, then transfer? I just need some direction on what I need to get a degree in, and how it all works. I just finished school not to long ago for medical assisting, and enjoy the asks included however not many jobs available for that here. Is anyone out there a psychiatrist with some advice, or anyone almost there that can help me figure this out? How much total schooling are we looking at?