Posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2002, at 0:13:54
In reply to Re: DHEA, et al » BarbaraCat, posted by Shawn. T. on July 23, 2002, at 20:59:00
Hey Shawn,
Sounds like we have alot of similarities. I'm not working either due to hitting the wall last year and I spend alot of time reading and researching neuro subjects. It's a subject I have all too much familiarity with. My job was as a computer and business systems analyst. I actually like programming and wouldn't mind doing it again, but the company politics and bullcrap are very stressful. Also, I'd get promoted to a project manager role and one simply must be 'success oriented'. Talk about Peter Principle in action. Meetings, cost benefit analyses, project plans, prima donna vice presidents - I hate that shit! And I went to school in music! The stress of pure burn out and the fact that I could give a rip about the business took its tole. Also, I felt out of my league. It's hard to shine at something you don't like. So here I am in the second go-around with Social Security disability appeals. Sometimes I wonder what's more stressful, a burn out job or the terror of poverty. My husband is also out of work, but he's able to handle the anxiety by whacking a golf ball.I sure do dream about having work in something I'm passionate about as well, such as brain research. Everyone deserves to find and follow their bliss. I've also taken life and neuro-science courses, but when it came to the critters in the labs I'd usually end up puking in the bathroom. My name is BarbaraCat for a reason and I don't think I'd get far as a researcher - I'd end up helping the animals escape! Good luck with your sister and please keep me posted of your discoveries. Barbara
Thanks for the tips. My sister has give me the go ahead for telling her exactly what medicines to take, so I am going to do a lot more research on this subject than I already have. I'll post something when I'm done reading. Most of my day is spent sitting around and reading about neuropsychopharmacology and biochemistry (I force myself to spend time with friends as well because of what I know about stress). I had a job lined up, but I skipped out on it because it would have bored me silly. I was intent on being a computer scientist, but I eventually got extremely sick of programming (too much stress). I really should get a job, but I think I can turn my knowledge of neuroscience into some sort of money making venture at some point. There really aren't any real opportunities where I am living right now, so I would rather spend some time learning than working. I should note that I have taken college courses in chemistry and other sciences, so I have some background to help me out. I've also been interested in pharmacology, philosophy, sociology, biology, and some psychology for a while.
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