Posted by 10derheart on August 25, 2014, at 17:43:02
In reply to Re: back to school tomorrow » 10derheart, posted by gadchik on August 25, 2014, at 5:57:30
Thanks. Such a nice post :-)
It's hard to accept a compliment like that. I go to the negatives, the, "yeah-buts"....
...I'm mid-fifties, why am I just getting a degree now?
....I had over 20 years to get numerous degrees with on active duty, why didn't I do it then like almost all my peers? (five people I know of 15+ years younger than me and that worked for me back in the day have had their BS/BA and/or Master's for years...)
---inspiration? Who do I think I am and why do I need college credentials after all these years? Honestly, part of it is that school (as stressful as it can be for a perfectionist with anxiety) is easier than facing a job hunt, where I feel out of place and lost and completely self consciousAnd on and on. I want to accept your words, and CS's, too, and my intellect sorta does, but my heart (or nasty inner critic) says, "Nah, you suck."
You are kind to respond like that. I will imagine maybe I can inspire someone, somehow.
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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