Hello all,
I can't wait to share my experience with you'll, to begin with i always aimed of becoming a Doctor (pediatrician to be precise) that was my aim even almost 4 months prior to my 10th Boards little did i know everything is gonna turn upside down, being a rank student at school i always had this pressure for meeting their expectations on me which eventually ended up me contracting panic attacks and fear of exams so worse that i couldn't even look at books, that's the first time i came across a psychiatrist for counselling and therapies things came to a little normal and I passed my boards and ended up taking up commerce in 11th just to escape from the pressure associated with science, but my therapy with another psychologist continued as you all know it's a long process and i also thought' there may be so many of them like me why can't I also be a help to them and that's when i realized mental health had such great role to play' that's when i discovered you could still choose psychology with Humanities and that's when i decided to opt BA in psychology for my undergraduation , i completed it and sideby I even completed my diploma in counseling which makes me a certified counselor now and am also doing my various therapy courses through distance. And I am a health psychologist aspirant :), I Have zero regrets choosing this subject as my profession, I've enjoyed and only enjoyed learning psychology .the subject has personally helped me controlling my emotions, my behaviour, to empathize better way and to be non judgemental.
To everyone who is reading this, don't loose hopes no matter how worse it can get, everyone is a fighter just that we need a little emotional support, and if your lacking in it you can always ask me for it.
Good luck
R.Aishwarya December 12, 2020 7:23 pm
That was indeed a rollercoaster ride. But glad you found what you wanted to do. All the best.
Shraddha S. Kambli December 12, 2020 8:38 pm
@nishithas hey! Thanks for sharing this. Such an inspiring story. Best wishes to you❤
Mrunmayee Kulkarni December 12, 2020 9:28 pm
@nishithas roller coaster is what life is all about! But at the end it definitely lands you to a safe destination. Though your life has been completely unpredictable but see where it has brought you now! You are in a happy place. Your story was very inspiring and interesting!
Diya Rao Jaini December 12, 2020 10:02 pm
@nishithas Thanks for sharing your story. It really does sound like quite the rollercoaster!
Femitha Rachel Ebby December 12, 2020 10:14 pm
@nishithas Hey Nishitha, that's a very inspiring story indeed. First of all, it is really good and heartwarming to know that you are in a really better place emotionally right now. I remember, even I had this constant pressure back at school to perform well and then later, take up Sciences in my 11th. I am glad that your therapy sessions had an impact on you in a positive and life- changing way.
Also, I find this whole concept of health Psychology interesting. I believe that health is an important aspect, especially one's physical health that needs to be considered while learning Psychology. I have heard about Psycho- Oncology. I do not know much about the subject, because I am still in my final year of MSc Counselling Psychology. However, this is something I'd love to look into 🙂 I am also looking forward to having a conversation with you someday, regarding your experience doing the course and the experiences you've had at work. I wish you all the best for the future. I hope you enjoy whatever you do everyday and impact many lives positively.
Kritika Bhair December 13, 2020 12:52 am
Avantika Mehrotra December 13, 2020 3:46 am
@nishithas Indeed a very inspiring story and I only wish the best to you ahead. Good luck girl. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. 😊
Saumya Srivastava December 14, 2020 9:26 am
Even I have had varied interests till 9th class. First I wanted to be a Pediatrician for I was highly impressed by mine. Then I joined Astronomy Club in 6th class and wanted to be an astronaut. But after watching Gravity, I dropped the idea and decided to stick with Astronomer. Then in 7th when I received an award for creative writing I wanted to be an author and publish novels. But it was in 9th when I myself faced anxiety that I decided to explore Psychology as a field. And here I am in a psychology undergrad course!
Harshini December 14, 2020 11:22 am
Loved reading this.. Thanks for sharing. And ur title was Attractive 💯
Sukrutha Mudhol December 14, 2020 5:13 pm
there is so much to learn in the experience you have shared. It is a journey with highs and lows. But you have kept on fighting.
such an inspiring story. you are doing what you like. your passion will keep you motivated for sure. thankyou for these inspiring lines.
Really awesome story. This is in someway similar to mine.
Your journey is very inspiring to me. After reading this I just felt like I should start studying for my upcoming exams 🥺 thank you soo much.
Totally relatable, it was so nice and I really have tears in my eyes. Hats off and I wish you success and happiness and never lose hope !So true.After every hardship there surely is the ease 🤗
Hey siya , that was really good to hear from. By sharing your own experience I think you would has created a good awareness in the minds of many. Hope after reading this many will become aspirants of psychology and the way you took us through you journey was amazing. Best wishes
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:28 pm
Thank you 🙂, you must have got confused with my name, Am Nishitha 😋
Hey Nishitha, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. So glad you overcame it. It was very unfortunate but everything happens for a reason and you found your calling, congratulations on that. I have had similar experiences in relation to exams and I still have a stage fright and I am attempting to overcome it. This was very inspiring. More power to you.
Woooo long way to go!❤️ Dream high and may all ur dreams come true!💜
Your story is relatable. I also started my journey like this.
Just got done writing my own experience and can’t believe how similar our journey has been.
All the best for your future ! 😊
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:34 pm
- So glad so many of us can relate to each other, we are not the 'only ones' as we usually think right ,all the best to you too🙂
That was indeed a rollercoaster ride.
So happy for you Nishitha! Glad you chose this field and the field chose you too. I'm sure it must've been hard at first but what matters is that you're enjoying it now! Good luck for future!
Reading yours I felt that I am not the only who did a complete shift. Because, the people around have everything set. And I feel so lost. 🙂 Hope you keep having adventures.
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:38 pm
I understand we feel so disorganized, aimless at that certain point, but your not the only one buddy, more power to you, Good luck 🙂
Found it so realtive... You really wrote it so well. I also did the complete shift.... Hopeful for this new road that I have choosen.
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:40 pm
The best is yet to come, wish you a fruitful learning in your new field, Good luck 🙂
Back then people didn't really care about mental health ( that's still the same in some parts of our society) and very rarely people think of becoming a mental health expert. I'm so happy that you've become a part of our community .
Happy to have enthusiastic people like you!
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:42 pm
Very true, let's work together in normalizing mental health and showing its importance, and also thank you 🙂
Hey Nice to meet u, can u just give the details abt the clg which offers counselling diploma and also is it via distance edu
Nishitha S Topic starter
December 15, 2020 3:43 pm
Heyy! Nope it's not via distance
Do you reside in Bangalore? If yes i can share the details
