M1 feeling lonely and depressed, should I quit?

[Anastomoses]

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Cowme's saying the same thing as Anastomoses through his sarcasm. There's another way to describe "coddling" - being supportive. There's also another way to describe not being supportive - being a jerk. And it's not even the lack of support that rustles my jimmies - it's that they went out of their way to demonstrate that they weren't supportive. 👎

yep. I'm definitely going to have to bite my tongue when a patient with an eating disorder comes in and says something dreadfully stupid. a good reason not to go into psychiatry. coddling is sometimes required. mostly though, people who ignore their advantages and wade in woe just rub me the wrong way. and I don't think such people should be entrusted with much responsibility in life. besides, I thought I was polite in this thread 🙂

 

[IonClaws]

yep. I'm definitely going to have to bite my tongue when a patient with an eating disorder comes in and says something dreadfully stupid. a good reason not to go into psychiatry. coddling is sometimes required. mostly though, people who ignore their advantages and wade in woe just rub me the wrong way. and I don't think such people should be entrusted with much responsibility in life. besides, I thought I was polite in this thread 🙂

What does wading and woeing have to do with one's ability to take care of others? And keeping good rapport with patients is pretty essential to being a physician. Also, do you think patients (or really, people in general) saying stupid things is really going to be limited to psychiatry?

 

[evilbooyaa]

What does wading and woeing have to do with one's ability to take care of others? And keeping good rapport with patients is pretty essential to being a physician. Also, do you think patients (or really, people in general) saying stupid things is really going to be limited to psychiatry?

She hasn't had rotations yet. She does not (yet) understand the stupidity that is prevalent in our society, and more importantly (likely) higher in our patient population.

 

[Moose A Moose]

I know this is still early in the game but I'm really considering quitting medical school or at least take a leave of absence for one year.
First of all I'm relatively young for a medical student in my medical school, so I might sound immature when I'm saying these things. I just turned 22 two months ago, and I came straight from college. In college I had a very very tight group of friends that really supported me through my pre-med days, and that's how I was able to make it to medical school. Whenever I come home or have a hard day, they're always there for me to give me a hug, and I depended heavily on them. However, this is already the second week of medical school, and yet I'm still having trouble finding friends. I'm not a very outgoing person and whilst I can go up and talk to people, it gets awkward after the first introductions.... So far, I have only introduced myself to a few people but I still don't have people that I can call up and hang out with. I feel quite lonely here, and I feel like I don't belong here. I don't think I'm ready for this 🙁 I'm already so stressed out and classes barely started. Should I just defer a year until I'm ready?

Jack Daniels is the only friend you'll have time for through med school. 😀 😀

 

[Arkangeloid]

Jack Daniels is the only friend you'll have time for through med school. 😀 😀

Be careful...this could be illegal, or associated with other illegal behaviors.

 

[IJL]

Be careful...this could be illegal, or associated with other illegal behaviors.

What?

 

[Moose A Moose]

Be careful...this could be illegal, or associated with other illegal behaviors.

What're you? Some kinda square?

 

[cowme]

Be careful...this could be illegal, or associated with other illegal behaviors.

They say cocaine is a gateway drug

 

[Moose A Moose]

They say cocaine is a gateway drug

I think you mean one hell of a drug.

 

[foreveralone21]

First of all, thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Last week, I was just not used to not having friends that I can call up whenever I needed in this strange environment, that's why I was feeling so lonely and depressed. From reading everyone's posts, I have come to the realization even if I am not able to make any close friends in med school, that's okay too. I have to look at the reason why I'm here in the first place. Even if I don't make close friends, I can always focus on my studies and move on with my life. Thanks again, and I'll keep everyone posted!

 

[evilbooyaa]

Be careful...this could be illegal, or associated with other illegal behaviors.

Dude, what?

I don't care if you personally don't drink, but it's not illegal for 99% of those in medical school (unless you were 20 when you started medical school).

 

[laricb]

The thing is, people are already falling into their little circles of comfort and are making close friends. I have just been drifting through talking to random people but they don't seem to be interested in forming close relationships with me. I'm a bit shy so it takes me a while to open up, but that seems to say to the other people "hey i'm gonna go meet some more interesting people now, bye"

The best way to make friends is threw study groups. I'm sure there are many students in your boat looking for partners. If you don't make a real effort it won't happen. It sounds like your home sick and making excuses, push yourself.

 

[jram2323]

First of all, thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. Last week, I was just not used to not having friends that I can call up whenever I needed in this strange environment, that's why I was feeling so lonely and depressed. From reading everyone's posts, I have come to the realization even if I am not able to make any close friends in med school, that's okay too. I have to look at the reason why I'm here in the first place. Even if I don't make close friends, I can always focus on my studies and move on with my life. Thanks again, and I'll keep everyone posted!

stronation...

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