Posted by Krazy Kat on December 12, 2001, at 11:22:51
In reply to This is the worst, posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 7:23:19
> akc:
I've been refraining from posting because I don't want to upset you further, and I think we have some differing opinions about things. I have been following your posts, though, and am sorry for what you're going through.
I really think the best solution is to try and switch careers. Time and again your career comes up as a very stressful factor. I understand about law school loans and debt (my husband went to law school), but there are other options. He has never even taken the bar.
I know from friends who are lawyers that it is a particularly hard working, and low-rewarding career. I believe they do it mainly because of their love of law.
Admitting that this could help, tremendously in my opinion, is difficult. I had to admit that publishing was really wearing me down, and that business in general wasn't my cup of tea. I felt like a failure for quite awhile.
But I don't really think that's the case at all now. Alleviating the stress, or major stress, obviously doesn't solve the problem. I've had two major depressive episodes since quitting. But it does make you more resilient, gives you more control over your recovery.
Just a thought.
Good luck.
- Kat
poster:Krazy Kat
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