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I've always struggled with depression and this has been a particularly difficult year for me in a lot of ways. I have been accepted to medical school recently which is something that I am extremely excited about, but I'm starting to really doubt my emotional strength. I have heard from people at interviews that depression is a real problem for medical students, given the stress and the long hours. I'm just worried that my issues with sadness and inability to make connections with people will cause me serious problems in the years to come. I know I'm smart enough and academically competent enough to make it, I'm just really worried that my problems with depression will hold me back. Is there anybody else concerned about this? Maybe it gets better once you're around other people with similar interests?
I'm so sorry if this is a useless thread. I don't want to waste anyone's time. I just could really use some words of encouragement right now.
I've always struggled with depression and this has been a particularly difficult year for me in a lot of ways. I have been accepted to medical school recently which is something that I am extremely excited about, but I'm starting to really doubt my emotional strength. I have heard from people at interviews that depression is a real problem for medical students, given the stress and the long hours. I'm just worried that my issues with sadness and inability to make connections with people will cause me serious problems in the years to come. I know I'm smart enough and academically competent enough to make it, I'm just really worried that my problems with depression will hold me back. Is there anybody else concerned about this? Maybe it gets better once you're around other people with similar interests?
I'm so sorry if this is a useless thread. I don't want to waste anyone's time. I just could really use some words of encouragement right now.
Don't focus on the stress and long hours. Focus on the opportunity you're being given to learn awesome stuff. Whenever I get stressed out about overwhelming amounts of school work (or anything, really) I just remind myself that tons of people before me have done it.
Thanks to both of you for responding. I go on SDN a lot and am too shy to contribute, but I am familiar with both you guys and your opinions. I am in somewhat of a unique situation with these things. I lost a couple people in my life who I have always drawn on for strength, one was a girlfriend. Since then I've had such a hard time finding motivation to work hard in school. Maybe it's senioritis, I don't really know, but I am barely able to pass my easy classes now. I am seriously concerned that this will continue next year.
Thanks to both of you for responding. I go on SDN a lot and am too shy to contribute, but I am familiar with both you guys and your opinions. I am in somewhat of a unique situation with these things. I lost a couple people in my life who I have always drawn on for strength, one was a girlfriend. Since then I've had such a hard time finding motivation to work hard in school. Maybe it's senioritis, I don't really know, but I am barely able to pass my easy classes now. I am seriously concerned that this will continue next year.
Thanks to both of you for responding. I go on SDN a lot and am too shy to contribute, but I am familiar with both you guys and your opinions. I am in somewhat of a unique situation with these things. I lost a couple people in my life who I have always drawn on for strength, one was a girlfriend. Since then I've had such a hard time finding motivation to work hard in school. Maybe it's senioritis, I don't really know, but I am barely able to pass my easy classes now. I am seriously concerned that this will continue next year.
I've always struggled with depression and this has been a particularly difficult year for me in a lot of ways. I have been accepted to medical school recently which is something that I am extremely excited about, but I'm starting to really doubt my emotional strength. I have heard from people at interviews that depression is a real problem for medical students, given the stress and the long hours. I'm just worried that my issues with sadness and inability to make connections with people will cause me serious problems in the years to come. I know I'm smart enough and academically competent enough to make it, I'm just really worried that my problems with depression will hold me back. Is there anybody else concerned about this? Maybe it gets better once you're around other people with similar interests?
I'm so sorry if this is a useless thread. I don't want to waste anyone's time. I just could really use some words of encouragement right now.