Anyone else finding their relationship with family/friends really strained??

[just a girl]

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Hey everyone...
Please tell me I'm not alone! My family is driving me insane, and sometimes my friends are, too. I'm really stressed out with interviews/applications/work, and no one seems to understand. I mean, my patience is probably shorter than usual...but they really just need to give me a break! 🙁

 

[emttim]

Naw, this is never a problem for me since I barely ever talk to my family. Less stressful. 👍

 

[blurry]

What exactly are your friends/family doing that irritates you so much? Maybe just taking time to explain to them the stress you're going through will help.

My friends and family were very supportive throughout the whole process of trying to get into medical school. While I am not sure they completely understood just how demanding the whole thing really is, I also did my part in trying very hard not to alienate them, which I believe is equally important.

 

[maestro1625]

Hey everyone...
Please tell me I'm not alone! My family is driving me insane, and sometimes my friends are, too. I'm really stressed out with interviews/applications/work, and no one seems to understand. I mean, my patience is probably shorter than usual...but they really just need to give me a break! 🙁

honestly if just the application process is straining your life, I suggest you really take a hard look at your life priorities, because it's not going to get any easier.

 

[BrokenGlass]

Hey everyone...
Please tell me I'm not alone! My family is driving me insane, and sometimes my friends are, too. I'm really stressed out with interviews/applications/work, and no one seems to understand. I mean, my patience is probably shorter than usual...but they really just need to give me a break! 🙁

Hang in there. It's all downhill from here, whatever that means.

 

[chilon09]

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[Cataract]

I hear ya buddy. A person can become pretty bitter from all this frustration. It only takes the slightest irritation to tip me over the edge nowadays. But realize that you're just paying your dues. That first acceptance should be worth it, right?

 

[Daydreamer2008]

Hey everyone...
Please tell me I'm not alone! My family is driving me insane, and sometimes my friends are, too. I'm really stressed out with interviews/applications/work, and no one seems to understand. I mean, my patience is probably shorter than usual...but they really just need to give me

I know what you mean. Last year, when I received no interviews (0) it felt really crappy when I had to keep responding to their questions: "no mom i have no interviews" "but I know so and so who has 5 interviews" "ok mom but I'm not them". But in reality all they cared about was my happiness and success and everyone told me I would get in this year. So I tried my hardest, changed my app, sent in those 30+ secondaries, and already have an acceptance. I think that the support your family/friends/significant other provide you is very important for this process, and even throughout life. I know how overbearing parents can be, but just don't forget they want the best for you. Life really has no meaning without those loved ones, just don't forget that 😉😀

 

[Tensyle]

Hey everyone...
Please tell me I'm not alone! My family is driving me insane, and sometimes my friends are, too. I'm really stressed out with interviews/applications/work, and no one seems to understand. I mean, my patience is probably shorter than usual...but they really just need to give me

I know what you mean. Last year, when I received no interviews (0) it felt really crappy when I had to keep responding to their questions: "no mom i have no interviews" "but I know so and so who has 5 interviews" "ok mom but I'm not them". But in reality all they cared about was my happiness and success and everyone told me I would get in this year. So I tried my hardest, changed my app, sent in those 30+ secondaries, and already have an acceptance. I think that the support your family/friends/significant other provide you is very important for this process, and even throughout life. I know how overbearing parents can be, but just don't forget they want the best for you. Life really has no meaning without those loved ones, just don't forget that 😉😀

i hear a violin playing in the background

lol but good advice tho 👍

 

[viciouz]

I am stressed. I feel like I will be letting my family down, but not only that, my friends will probably wonder what happened because I am the only one out of them who's applying this year. A lot of my friends look to me for advice and all think i'll get in too, its just added pressure.

 

[francisco84]

I found them to be a bit bothersome.... that is until I stowed them in the freezer

JK

I know it can be stressful, but so will med school and residency consider a test in patience

 

[olemissbabydoc]

I stress myself just because I can't be as involved as I once was... with more hours than I took in undergrad and studying, it seems like there is never time to go home and do the family thing. They are understanding, but...

Glad someone else has these issues too 🙂

 

[howdy2u]

Stressed...eh gad.

In the past, my parents have always been happy when I called...especially since I live more than 2,000 miles away from them. Lately, I've noticed a lot of tension between us because it seems like I'm always asking them for $$$. I normally pay for all of my own bills (rent in Cali 😱); however, I'm about to be swamped with secondary fees. Luckily, they haven't complained.

It's just that my parents think that I should only apply to 2-3 schools (the one that I want to attend and maybe one or two more schools for back up). LOL...wouldn't that be a perfect world!