Med School Emotional Support

[twofish]

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Many medical students probably have a pretty good emotional support network (family, friends etc.) For me, I don't have that luxury and find it very tough at times. My family are all oversea and I just moved to a different state for med school (hard to keep in touch with old friends). Most of people in Med school are busy with their own stuff and when study load becomging heavy, I just felt the feeling of isolation and pressure is too much..

For those who don't have much support network in med school, how do you deal with the feeling of isolation and pressure? Any advice? Am I alone??

 

[coffeebythelake]

Many medical students probably have a pretty good emotional support network (family, friends etc.) For me, I don't have that luxury and find it very tough at times. My family are all oversea and I just moved to a different state for med school (hard to keep in touch with old friends). Most of people in Med school are busy with their own stuff and when study load becomging heavy, I just felt the feeling of isolation and pressure is too much..

For those who don't have much support network in med school, how do you deal with the feeling of isolation and pressure? Any advice? Am I alone??

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[Law2Doc]

Many medical students probably have a pretty good emotional support network (family, friends etc.) For me, I don't have that luxury and find it very tough at times. My family are all oversea and I just moved to a different state for med school (hard to keep in touch with old friends). Most of people in Med school are busy with their own stuff and when study load becomging heavy, I just felt the feeling of isolation and pressure is too much..

For those who don't have much support network in med school, how do you deal with the feeling of isolation and pressure? Any advice? Am I alone??

Most people feel isolated in med school, regardless of their support system. You are going to be logging long hours and not able to find a good work/social life balance. If you find it is becoming problematic, most school offer counseling services.

 

[njbmd]

Many medical students probably have a pretty good emotional support network (family, friends etc.) For me, I don't have that luxury and find it very tough at times. My family are all oversea and I just moved to a different state for med school (hard to keep in touch with old friends). Most of people in Med school are busy with their own stuff and when study load becomging heavy, I just felt the feeling of isolation and pressure is too much..

For those who don't have much support network in med school, how do you deal with the feeling of isolation and pressure? Any advice? Am I alone??

I am sure that your medical school has either a Dean of Student Affairs or a counseling service for students. If you are feeling isolation to the point that it is causing an interference with your studies, you need to make an appointment with your Dean of Student Affairs or the confidential student counseling service to get some strategies for helping your to overcome this.

Isolation and pressure are normal reactions to moving away from friends and there are probably many resources around your school. You just need a bit of direction in order to tap into them. The important thing is not to feel as if you have to be "superman/woman" and "tough it out". The smart thing is to ask for help when you need it and keep moving forward.

 

[OncoCaP]

Study a little bit less and take some time to meet people, even outside of school. It takes time to make friends, but you can do it.

There are many physical manifestations of stress that isn't dealt with. IBD is among the many. Here is a web site that makes suggestions for people with IBD, but it's really applicable to pretty much any kind of stressful situation:
http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/Web/Ibd/mind_matter/mind_matter_main.html

You're dealing with a very common issue. There is probably someone at your school (a counselor of some kind) that you might want to have a checkup with just to see if there is an opportunity for making things better that you may not be aware of.

 

[thedelicatessen]

What do you like to do outside of school? I agree that school can get stressful, but it's definitely helpful to have something more enjoyable to look forward to that can reduce the worries of school.

Do you exercise regularly? I find that after a long run or workout, I'm totally energized to study and/or do other stuff. Maybe there is a club or organization you can get involved with in the area where you live.

Lastly, I'm sure the people in your class aren't opposed to socializing. You don't have to hang out with the entire class, but it's nice to know a few people. Hope that helps. Take care!

 

[sprinkibrio]

Many medical students probably have a pretty good emotional support network (family, friends etc.) For me, I don't have that luxury and find it very tough at times. My family are all oversea and I just moved to a different state for med school (hard to keep in touch with old friends). Most of people in Med school are busy with their own stuff and when study load becomging heavy, I just felt the feeling of isolation and pressure is too much..

For those who don't have much support network in med school, how do you deal with the feeling of isolation and pressure? Any advice? Am I alone??

I was/am in your situation when a lot of people around me do have family/high school/college friends in the area. Just make friends. I know you know how. Sometimes it can take a while, and I think it takes longer than usual in med school for the reasons you just described, but it's possible. It really helps if you act positive so fake it!!! People make time to go out Friday and Saturday and so should you.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Just hook up with someone to fulfill your needs haha.

 

[angry energy]

go out with fake "friends" on free weekends and one is bound to become a real friend.

or just learn to love yourself and become a competent island. when you successfully accomplish this, nothing can ever break you.

 

[sendwich]

go out with fake "friends" on free weekends and one is bound to become a real friend.

or just learn to love yourself and become a competent island. when you successfully accomplish this, nothing can ever break you.

true on so many levels.

 

[gwiddlebones]

Join up with a study group to get a feel for what the people there are like. Then if you find someone who kinda fits your rhythm, try studying with him/her more often (while avoiding any kinda potential in class drama because you're looking for a friend here, not a significant other) or set up a regular hang-out schedule (movie or dinner every friday or get a wii and enjoy that together haha, etc etc).

Yeah, my parents live overseas too and during holidays I don't really have many options on places to go but i've managed to befriend a few friends here who've really made this whole process a little less emotionally stressful.


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