Can't connect emotionally?

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[NontradCA]

Seek professional help.

 

[preMedDonut]

Edit: Deleted, I think I just got duped into a fake post....or that's how it seems people are treating it.

 

[shostakovich13]

Seek professional help.

Gardening is cheaper than therapy.



. . .food is, too.

 

[EnginrTheFuture]

Seek professional help.

I am not sure if this was a joke, but I actually second this. Having a clinical psychologist help you through this is a great suggestion. This is exactly what they are trained to do. Whether you want to simply make sense of it all or actually try to change things, they will be able to guide you. If you feel negative about yourself or feel this is a character flaw, I think it would be worth the money. Mental health is just as important as physical health in my opinion.

 

[Irish Football]

What should I do? Is it too late to do anything about it at this point?

I don't think it should be too late for you. As others have mentioned above, why not seek professional advice - they may say there's nothing wrong with you, or they may say that there is and they will give you some advice/tips.

 

[NontradCA]

I am not sure if this was a joke, but I actually second this. Having a clinical psychologist help you through this is a great suggestion. This is exactly what they are trained to do. Whether you want to simply make sense of it all or actually try to change things, they will be able to guide you. If you feel negative about yourself or feel this is a character flaw, I think it would be worth the money. Mental health is just as important as physical health in my opinion.

No, I was being completely serious. I was keeping it short because I don't see a reason for people to give advice other than that.

 

[survivordo]

Not being able to connect emotionally likely won't greatly affect you as a doc, it seems like you are able to interact in a way that is socially appropriate and gives people the sense that you care given the awards etc that you mentioned and this is all that is really required. However, I would be more concerned about your life as an individual. Sounds lonely and this is clearly causing you some distress if you choose to reach out. Go talk to someone about it, it will feel good to get it off your chest and they will likely be able to provide much more valuable input than an anonymous message board!

Survivor DO

 

[deleted407021]

It's part of your personality, part of you. If you want to change how you emotionally bond with people though, talk to someone. Lots of people will want to be you friend!