Currently unemployed and I have no qualifications because I dropped out of school due to mental illness. 

Being unemployed is tough on the self esteem and I would like to work, more specifically in the mental health field. I have had jobs in the past, but I disliked them both. The first job was in an office and it was extremely hard because I was working with much older women in a cliquey environment and I struggled to join in with conversations which made me feel like an outsider and failure. Second job was as a receptionist and I only lasted one day because it was horribly stressful and socially challenging (very busy and the staff left me alone when I had no idea how the computer booking in worked).

I always get told I should be a therapist by everyone who knows me, and it is probably my dream job which might sound strange since it’s obviously a very social job, but I think I would thrive in the mental health environment because unlike most things I have a lot of knowledge and sympathy with it. 

Do you think it would be possible? And if you have any thoughts or opinions I would love to hear them. Thank you :) 