u/imnoteventhe_fart

Hi all, I am supposed to start grad school for my MSW this fall, but I am questioning this path. Although I care deeply about social work, I am not sure I would have the stamina to get through the masters program, the supervised fieldwork, and then the state licensure exam. I should probably also mention that I got into the in person program and would have to move cities, and I don’t think I am in a place mentally to be able to do that.

I have been mulling over the idea of getting an MLIS, because this is a shorter program that upon graduating it seems that I could immediately start working as a librarian. I do have a passion for books, and I worked in a couple different libraries in undergrad so I have some experience. However, I would have to forego my current admission to the MSW program and reapply for the MLIS program. I am also unsure of the growth potential that this field has.

What path do you think I should pursue?

I am a 26F with Bipolar type 1, GAD, contamination OCD, and I am currently in a depressive episode. Would neurofeedback help my anxiety and depression?

Hi all, I am really struggling with my depression and anxiety and need some advice on my next course of action because frankly, I am really lost. For context, I am a 26F with Bipolar type 1, GAD, contamination OCD, and I am currently in a depressive episode. I was hospitalized in January and ECT was recommended to me by my doctors given the severity and length of my depressive episode (my depressive episode started September of 2025). I declined the treatment at the time because I didn’t feel informed enough to make my decision whether to do ECT or not. I was placed in an IOP program when I was discharged from the psych ward, and did that for a couple months. That ended in March and I did not feel better upon completion of the program, still dealing with heavy depression which is evident in my tendency to isolate and stay in bed all day.

For the entire month of April I have been seeing my individual therapist, taking my meds, seeing my doctor, and doing my best to at least do the bare minimum everyday of basic hygiene and exercise… but I have failed to be consistent with these tasks and I continue to isolate because I am so embarrassed to see the people in my life.

It is now May. That’s 8 months of excruciating depression. I need to do something, and that’s why I am seeking advice on here to see if anyone has any input.

My therapist has recommended I go to a residential facility for a few months, where they can help me build routine. My fear with this though is that I will still be depressed and fail to do the program since I can’t even seem to get out of bed regularly. So this is bringing me back to questioning if I should do ECT, even though I am very scared of the negative risks associated with this treatment such as the cognitive impairments.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated and thank you so much for reading this post.