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[3564]

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So I'm an OMS I and I've alienated my friend base. My class size is huge (150+) so it's hard to break into a new social dynamic. I'm trying to study for OMM and anatomy practicals and am struggling horribly. I'm pretty sure I have avoidance personality disorder (thanks neuro block) or some type of social anxiety disorder plus my ADD.
I tried studying OMM at home on my wife but she's pregnant and I don't have a table so that was just a waste of time, she really did try though. I just feel this mountain of stress all the time. I always feel that people are watching me or judging me. I feel unappreciated by my wife, who seems to want my support but unable to give much of her own. Oh yeah and I work.
I feel like I'm losing my mind at least once a block. I'm not really looking for advice, I just wanted to vent. Thanks for reading.

 

[EMDO2018]

So I'm an OMS I and I've alienated my friend base. My class size is huge (150+) so it's hard to break into a new social dynamic. I'm trying to study for OMM and anatomy practicals and am struggling horribly. I'm pretty sure I have avoidance personality disorder (thanks neuro block) or some type of social anxiety disorder plus my ADD.
I tried studying OMM at home on my wife but she's pregnant and I don't have a table so that was just a waste of time, she really did try though. I just feel this mountain of stress all the time. I always feel that people are watching me or judging me. I feel unappreciated by my wife, who seems to want my support but unable to give much of her own. Oh yeah and I work.
I feel like I'm losing my mind at least once a block. I'm not really looking for advice, I just wanted to vent. Thanks for reading.

Sounds normal to me.

 

[koan]

Par for the course. Be forewarned, it may get worse. Enjoy your summer and congrats on the imminent baby!

 

[DO3]

You need a support system. Put yourself out there. Make some new friends. You can't do the med school thing alone.

 

[scummie]

Go to any reviews that are offered by Anatomy or OMT fellows. That is a good icebreaker. When you are partnered up in lab, try and get to know your group members. Hopefully you will click with a few of them and can build up to out-of-class studying together. Honestly, if you aren't questioning whether you are smart enough to be a doctor at least once a week in medical school, something is wrong.

Let's be real here. Medical students are all insane--Like a few steps away from a mandatory 3 day psychiatric hold. It's part of the stress. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Study smarter, not harder. Embrace the fact that your wife has nothing to do with medicine and is a normal person. She can be a great support system for you if you can figure out how she can help you. My partner drove me crazy mispronouncing all the medical words. However, it was really awesome having someone being OK with me not doing laundry for two weeks before exams or just eating coke and ramen noodles. They can take up the slack for you. Find out what you need to destress and do it. Opinions vary on whether it is better to date someone in the medical field vs someone that isn't. I'm sure the imminent arrival of your kid is also adding stress.

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Get things good with your wife.
3. Figure out a better way to study.
4. Make friends inside and outside of school.

Really, it sounds like you need to rebalance and move from there. This is one year out of the rest your life. It does get better. I would repeat first year for complete loan forgiveness ONLY. Or an Audi R8.

 

[3564]

Scummie, thanks for the perspective. It was good to hear.

 

[hallowmann]

Go to any reviews that are offered by Anatomy or OMT fellows. That is a good icebreaker. When you are partnered up in lab, try and get to know your group members. Hopefully you will click with a few of them and can build up to out-of-class studying together. Honestly, if you aren't questioning whether you are smart enough to be a doctor at least once a week in medical school, something is wrong.

Let's be real here. Medical students are all insane--Like a few steps away from a mandatory 3 day psychiatric hold. It's part of the stress. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Study smarter, not harder. Embrace the fact that your wife has nothing to do with medicine and is a normal person. She can be a great support system for you if you can figure out how she can help you. My partner drove me crazy mispronouncing all the medical words. However, it was really awesome having someone being OK with me not doing laundry for two weeks before exams or just eating coke and ramen noodles. They can take up the slack for you. Find out what you need to destress and do it. Opinions vary on whether it is better to date someone in the medical field vs someone that isn't. I'm sure the imminent arrival of your kid is also adding stress.

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Get things good with your wife.
3. Figure out a better way to study.
4. Make friends inside and outside of school.

Really, it sounds like you need to rebalance and move from there. This is one year out of the rest your life. It does get better. I would repeat first year for complete loan forgiveness ONLY. Or an Audi R8.

Best advice, end thread.