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Hey guys,
I know its a bit personal but I'm definitely seeking in advice from people who have endured health problems during medical school. In my case, the medical issue has been chronic tension headaches and insomnia in which I have had to endure with. They've gotten so worse and debilitatting on my quality of life from schoolwork, social relationships, depression, but more importantly, my health. I don't even go to class anymore and its tough at times just to get through a day. Almost frequently, I've constantly asked myself to take a leave of medical absence but for some reason I just have this will to tough it out considering I'm passing by in medical school and I am anxiously awaiting summer break. The meds prescribed by my physician only help so much but I think anyone with migraines can tell you that the stress and anxiety and lack of sleep are factors that only exacerbate the condition.
Has anyone been under a similar scenario, perhaps not necessarily, the same medical condition, but with all the other factors. I think my problem partially stems from a depression, stressed-out, I want to drop out scenario that many students feel, but the migraines and insomnia are something unique that only makes me feel anguished and at pain sometimes that it's sometimes difficult getting through the day.
I know its a bit personal but I'm definitely seeking in advice from people who have endured health problems during medical school. In my case, the medical issue has been chronic tension headaches and insomnia in which I have had to endure with. They've gotten so worse and debilitatting on my quality of life from schoolwork, social relationships, depression, but more importantly, my health. I don't even go to class anymore and its tough at times just to get through a day. Almost frequently, I've constantly asked myself to take a leave of medical absence but for some reason I just have this will to tough it out considering I'm passing by in medical school and I am anxiously awaiting summer break. The meds prescribed by my physician only help so much but I think anyone with migraines can tell you that the stress and anxiety and lack of sleep are factors that only exacerbate the condition.
Has anyone been under a similar scenario, perhaps not necessarily, the same medical condition, but with all the other factors. I think my problem partially stems from a depression, stressed-out, I want to drop out scenario that many students feel, but the migraines and insomnia are something unique that only makes me feel anguished and at pain sometimes that it's sometimes difficult getting through the day.