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BlackKitty
BlackKitty

If I were 3rd dental student and u had only 3 years left , u would give up college for Smth else? Feels like this isnt my thing. I wanted so badly to follow medicine but at that time I became friends with eating disorders and it never left me. Ana especially she made me do things o can't forgive about myself. Selfharm is hard to forgive... Any advices, please? 

Sunshine0
Sunshine0
If dentistry is really what you want to do but your illness is getting in the way, I suggest maybe take a semester off and get some help. Go see a therapist and get yourself back on track.

If you are no longer really into dentistry then I would suggest finding something else. It's better to do it now than finish all 6 years and realize you wasted all that time doing something you don't enjoy. Life is way too short to spend your time doing anything that doesn't make you happy.
Moiracar93
Moiracar93
It's hard to find what makes you happy. I recently switched programs of study after two years. My depression and anxiety should have been red flags for me. Change can be a good thing!
gabrielav
gabrielav
I completely agree with what the two individuals above me said. You need to find your passion and happiness, ultimately you're doing this for your future and if you won't be happy working in dentistry you should put your effort elsewhere. When I was in the first two years of my university career I was going for business, but I realized that it was not something I enjoyed. The classes were mundane and it was way too much math for me, I was on the verge of dropping out. I told my mom everything I was feeling and she started to ask me what I'm passionate about and I answered those questions easily. Now, I'm in my senior year studying communication.