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Dr. Marley's Psychology-Therapy Talk Thread 2!
| Hey doctor Marley I could really use some advice you see last May I failed a couple classes at my college it was my fault that I failed them but it made me realize that I don't really want to go to college at all. I hate school and I've always hated school but my parents are forcing me to go because they think my life will be trash without it and honestly I kind of think so too. But regardless I still don't want to go anymore
| I talk to my parents about this but they said they'll disown me if I become a drop out like they did. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable going to school, all the late nights and the constant feeling inadequate compared to the rest of my classmates I have the means of moving out but I don't want to ruin my relationship with my parents I don't know what can I do.
| >>337213 You are not alone in this feeling. There is a misconception that college is the only thing that will give you true success, when the unfortunate reality is that a degree does not always guarantee you the success you dream about, and going to college itself can be way more taxing on an individual, both in a mental/emotional/physical way and in a financial way. If you do not wish to go to college, then you can find other ways to succeed without it.
| >>337215 Listen, the reality is that not all parents that think they know the best for their children actually do. It is unfortunate that they would go to such lengths to try and keep making you do something you don't want to do, but I believe you're at least 18 if you're enrolled in college right? This means you are an adult, and adult-to-adult, they cannot force you under their thumb any longer. You are a free person, you must follow your own path with or without them.
| Recently and by that i mean since i was 9.
I was called a sociopath.
I hope its not true but sometimes i think they are right.
What do i do
>N3verW3re
| However, it would be unfair of me to tell you that you are guaranteed success without college, just as it would be unfair of me to tell you that college will guarantee you success. The truth is that you are not promised success with or without a degree. It is possible for you to fail both with or without a degree, and you won't know that you will succeed either way. Education does help, but it in itself is not a guaranteed career, nor is not having it guaranteed to make you fail.
| I think that, no matter what, we have one life and that it is short, and that the goal should be to live this one life to the fullest extent that you can, and not allow yourself to be tortured and forced to endure something you don't want to do, because that's a waste of the precious time you have. If you decide to leave and disobey your parents, and they really do decide to leave your life for it, that's their problem, not yours. I hope they come around someday.
-Dr. Marley
| >>337221 Well, being called a sociopath is a pretty serious claim, but it could also be just a petty insult.
My question is, why do you think they are right N3?
-Dr. Marley
| I think you're right it was pretty dickish of them to kind of throw that on me. You give me some pretty good insight thank you Doctor Marley
| >>337230
I donno man...
I mean i know when i kill people i dont feel as bad as most.
I mean there it is in the back of my mind, but its nothing that bad.
They say when you kill people the nightmares never end but i have never had any.
Then theres that horrible habit i have where i randomly separate myself from people.
...guess that might be why.
>N3
| Hey Marley, haven't seen you for a while. I am seriously worried for someone. I have reason to belief that they have joined, or forced to join a cult. Now getting them out is the easy part, but what will I do about the brainwashing and encoding? I've met him recently, and he looks fine, but he's already done some questionable things.
-Jhensen
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| Hello danger/cyb/, it is me once again, Dr. Joe Marley! I've got some free time in between my clientele, so I figured I could help people here once again!
Post me any questions you have or any topics you'd like to discuss about psychology, therapy, or anything related, and I will answer to the best of my ability! You can stay as an anon if you'd like to discuss something personal to you, or you can add your tags, your choice. I'm here to help. :)
-Dr. Marley