Signs and Fate?

I am only 4th year medicine and although some students have grown up with specific ambitions for their future practicing careers mine are still very much in the open. My thoughts lie with General practice specializing in pediatrics or obstetrics, but both in general medicine and psychiatry so far i have found myself in situations which could seem like a sign for what i want to or am encouraged to do in the future. 

Disordered eating behaviors have nearly doubled among males and females over 16 years in the past decade. Nearly one in seven (15%) of Australian women will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime most commonly in their adolescent years. An eating disorder is associated with the highest death rate and greatest morbidity of all psychiatric disorders, however there is probably the least facilities available for those affected. This year in the hospitals I find myself crossing paths with people affected with eating disorders, from 17 to even 50 year olds which only shows how just tough and chronic the battle can be if no treatment and help is sought. When i see them i take the time to get to know them, i want to know how they feel, their thoughts, the challenges for them and what has or currently helps, i want to know about their life so far, their relationships with people around them and their plans for the future. Every one has a different story and a different approach. And i realise how much attention i bring to these people and how intently i want to help them. I hate the idea of there not being enough facilities around for eating disorders, how it can be a silent illness slowly progressing in those affected and not brought to attention until something terrible happens. And i want to stop that. Especially in areas outside of Perth in the country, it is vital to identify and act on eating disorders as early as possible to reduce its severity and chronicity. It hurts to see those affected not having help or the right help that is needed. So maybe my future also lies in helping to treat eating disorders? Maybe coming across those affected so frequently is a sign from someone above guiding me to a future where i can make the most positive difference? All i know is i will keep talking, keep asking and see in mind a future where i could help those affected. 

‘It’s not a game, its your life’