Back to school, back to school...

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When I graduated HS I was set on becoming a pharmacist. Little did I know that your professors don't chase your around for assignments or give leniency constantly for late assignments. Well I knew, but I did not realize how hard attending a University would be for me. I lost everything, forgot things constantly, got lost, forgot my schedule, and pretty much had no freakin idea what anyone was talking about every because I was constantly overwhelmed just from being in the building with so many people and such bright lights. I lasted 2 semesters before finding an out and becoming a small business owner. This is a career I can handle but I do not enjoy. What I mean by handle is being constantly worried about everything and not sleeping more than a few hours a night. I always knew I was disorganized. anxious and messy. Now I know why. AS, Bipolar, and Major Depression. I am still in awe of how my thought processes and communication skills have changed and improved since I began medicating and attending therapy. I am considering going back to complete the BS that I barely started and I am considering Applied Psychology as a major ( I was Chem before.) Unsure if I am going through a quarter life crisis or just coming to terms with my own strengths and weaknesses. My therapist explained to me that their are multiple accomadations that can be made by the university that will ensure my best chances of success. Open to any comments or ideas..

Do you still want to become a pharmacist? There will be many more pharmacists needed in the years to come, owing to the aging of our population.

A bachelor's degree in applied psychology is pretty impractical, unless you go toward the doctorate.

The possession of ANY kind of degree (bachelors on up) is much better than no degree at all.

I wish I had the"quarter-life" crisis which you are describing. I didn't get my bachelor's until I was 45 years old (maybe going back to college/university was a manifestation of my "mid-life" crisis.

I know a few pharmacists who are peers and from - what I gather - I have absolutely no interest whatsoever in living at CVS or RiteAid. That kind of stress dealing with people in that way.. no thanks. I do know a pharmacist who works in a lab and seems quite happy but still my sensory problems and the bright lighting and I really enjoy being my own boss. But I guess I have never worked in a job that I enjoyed that I had a respectable boss.. only part time work. I am thinking if I worked on the applied psychology bachelors I would find something along the way to focus on.... this would only be a step. I am wondering if I may even consider medical school for psychiatry. That could combine my medication interests and psychology and I could have my own office. I know these are lofty ideas but they are only ideas for now. I am very interested in criminology as well. Right now I work in the beauty industry and I am like a fish out of water.... but I'm pretty serious about my work.. if my name is on something I want it perfect. I am hoping I can combine my work ethic and my interests and this will equal happiness!!