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Is it possible for someone whos been mentally ill in the past to go down a psychology career?

• Ive been hospitalized for about 8 months all together but That was about 3 years ago. Im doing very well for myself now thanks to medications :). I was thinking about going into computer work but I have a feeling it wont satisfy me, and I only want to go into it cause its a safe bet. Ive heard and seen MANY messed up people and stories in the past, and I'm kinda used to it. In fact it intrigues me. During my hospitalizations I made the staff, and hopeless patients very happy it was almost like I was an undercover psychologist. I understand psychology doesnt pay very well usually but I can't decide if I should choose a career path I love, or risk choosing a career path I might like but also might hate. I believe my mental illness in the path has driven my passion to choose this career path, but it also may corrupt it. Should I go into psychology or computers. Can someone with a history of mental illness become successful in a field of psychology?

• Answer:

  Most people who work in Psychology chose the field because of their own experience or mental illness in their family. Also look at a lot of the most famous historical characters in Psychology. Many have had serious problems, even psychosis. The point being that illness is used as a stepping stone by great minds like Carl Jung http://beyondmeds.com/2009/09/20/carl-jung/