I don't know what I want to do anymore...?

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For years, I've always thought I wanted to be a therapist. I figured I was pretty good with advice, I enjoyed helping others, and it just felt right. I am not boasting here, but people just saw me being a therapist, I saw myself being one. I would say for seven years I have always believed I would be either a Psychologist or a Family and Marriage Therapist. Now as I am doing a lot of research and figuring out how I can be one, I am starting to second-guess myself. I'm young, so I understand why I could be freaking out a little, but I'm really feeling conflicted and it's freaking me out. Here I thought I knew what I wanted to do for the longest time and now the idea that I could potentially be putting myself in a career that I may like doing but am not passionate about scares me. For the past three years, on and off I have been feeling this way. Mostly confident, but then I grow doubtful and am unsure. I love helping others and I feel like it's something that is positive and can benefit God and others, yet I am doubtful. I've been feeling this for a while. I've been praying for a sign from God. Maybe all of this doubt is telling me something...How do I know this isn't just me having an early, mini mid-life crisis because of a big life decision, or just my gut telling me I am meant to do something else?

Thanks

Update:

Thanks, I've settled it all out and I really think I'd enjoy helping others at the end of the day.

Thanks

Anonym · Accepted Answer

It's common with all ages to second guess, you still have time. When you feel the need to start To stress take a brake and bring your mind towards something else to just relax.. Don't get me wrong I'm happy that people see you as someone who gives good advice & that they see you being a successful therapist, but make sure first your doing/wanting it for the joy of yourself. You don't have to do it to please everyone else. Just because they say ur good doesn't mean YOUR DESTINED for life to do that. You may just give amazing advice. You may end up doing/being something else. It's fun to dream! You can do anything through Christ who give you strength. Just make sure you're happy 😊

? · Answer

When emotions are overruling you, use logic. Look into the job market for psychologists and the tuition costs. Is the market oversaturated? Do you need a PhD to start your own practice? How much will you owe in student loans after you graduate? How much will the payments be monthly?

College can expand your mind, but it can also be a nightmare in terms of student loan payments and unemployment. Its purpose is to equip you with a marketable skill that allows you to make more than a high school graduate. I'm all for personal growth but do that after you graduate from college. You'll have the rest of your life to enjoy. Good luck.

I don't know what I want to do anymore...?

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