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Originally Posted by Sultana
Stoicism is a negative behaviorial effect?
Stoicism can be triggered by birth control?
Huh.
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Stoicism as in emotional and mental apathy, not the philosophical movement. Emotional apathy, on a practical level can hinder decision making, and on a social and personal level can harm relationships and immediate-well-being, among other things. I would consider this a symptom of potential behavioral changes (including clinical depression) because of the presence of novel or changed hormonal levels.
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Unless you are passionately compelled to pursue more esoteric, narrow, and academic career paths, forget about behavioral neuroscience and neuropsychology. There are limited career opportunities with graduate degrees in these disciplines, and there is vicious competition for the opportunities that do exist. I tried out the academic life, and I found it stifling, homogenized, and somewhat divorced from reality, so I am biased on this subject.
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I am passionately compelled, that's certain, but I am also impassioned with a love of many things that may limit my choices in various ways. I've got a lot of sorting out to do amongst my academic, occupational and social/personal life. Being twenty-something is more difficult than I would have expected.
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Medical school is a decent career path. It's hard work and long hours and crippling to your social life, but it is rewarding in many ways as well.
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I think it's a noble path, for sure. If I didn't pursue something concerning neuroscience and I attended medical school, I'd consider going into ob/gyn or developing health care in third world countries/parts of the US.
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As for the question about birth control. . . any medication that alters hormones has the potential to affect mood.
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Might there be any preventative measures, such as changes in lifestyle or other medications, that could counter those changes? Do you have any specific knowledge on the affects of female birth control? Trends, et cetera.