How do you unwind, relax, and be human?

[Chanterelle]

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Haha this thread is so funny but true. You remind me of myself a lot. I think you are a good role-model for everyone, especially high-school and college students. I personally think that the best hobbies aside from studying are doing sports and cooking. And I think you mentioned somewhere that you do sports aswell although you didn't mention it in your first post... OMG... WIN!

I've dumped my girlfriend of 3 years so as to allow me more time to perform independent studies.

👍

It's disturbing how a person gets labeled as a troll only because they have a true determination and love for their studies/career. A lot of people in this thread need to get out of their comfort zone. 🙂

 

[Corpsman Up]

Well, obviously dumping your girlfriend and secluding yourself from friends just to "read" is completely *****ic. Medicine is a lifelong learning experience, not a sprint. You will most likely always have something to study (MCAT, USMLE, Boards, new procedures, continuing education courses, etc). So is your plan to be alone the rest of your life just to be called doctor? Get some perspective...

 

[katiemaude]

OP, you sound like you are trying to emulate a robot. I can sympathize with the feeling that when life gets too messy, you want to create a monk-like existence for yourself and you seem to be doing it through academics. It's just not healthy. You don't have to drink, or have sex, or play video games to lead a well-rounded life. If any of those things drive you to distraction from your goal, sure, go ahead and avoid them. But to me it sounds like you are cutting off other people! That's definitely not healthy. Make time to socialize with your friends. Even if you're friends like sitting around playing nerdy games or going to church, it's still some human interaction that has nothing to do with further your med school app. That, my fellow SDNer, is how you blow off steam.

Since you asked how others blow off steam ... I have a large group of girlfriends and I make time to hang out with them a few times a week (make dinner, coffee, studying together, knitting, a glass of wine and a movie, dance class) and I go on the occasional date, because I do want to end up with someone ... someday. I also go to visit my niece every other week and call my parents or sister and catch up with them. Staying connected helps me keep perspective because even the premed process can be isolating if you let it.

When I need time alone to recharge, I read a book (some have academic value, some do not), watch TV shows and docmentaries on Hulu, or go to the gym or swim.

Find what works for you but make sure at least some of the activities involve other human beings.

 

[studmuffin]

No social life. Check.


No vices. Check.


No love life. Check.


A delusion that your actions aren't the least bit concerning. Check.


[/B]Whatever makes them happy.


I think you're doing fine. Your self-imposed seclusion away from any human contact and your almost obsessive need to become a doctor is in no way alarming.👍

Gunner. Check.

 

[studmuffin]

Try drugs. Do it. Do it. C'mon- do it.

 

[eli20]

Wow... I can only hope you're joking.