Linda, this may not help.. but I know where you're coming from. After being/living as a Police Dispatcher for 11 years, thats all I knew.. all I was. Here I am having to look for a new career suddenly.

I decided I wanted something where I can still make a difference in people's lives.. help.. medical.. advocate.. something. But my Doctor's restrictions in letting me work at all, were that it could only be part time and no stress. Good luck, right?

So I got a job as an office mgr & Chiropractic assistant. The insurance billing crap is frying my brain, but I really like the healing/helping patients part.

I guess you just need to decide where you can branch out into something you like to do, (and can make some money).

Between the two you mentioned, I'd go with the Dental tech.. I cant handle the "D" word yet.

Good luck in whatever you pursue, try to keep your stress down, take time for you.. I'm praying for you.