Hey guys made a new account to keep anonymous. I am a ms1 with ocd and depression. I have been having real doubts lately, I love medicine but I am really scared that I might accidentally kill my patients by misdiagnosing or missing something. Radiology and surgery out the question. Even now when I spill water on the floor I get scared someone will trip and fall and have an internal bleed in their head causing death. I am also scared of contracting HIV. Am I doomed for this field? I know I am going to hear that you entered the wrong field but some advice would be greatly appreciated. Btw I'm taking an ssri with not much improvement. Thanks.
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Both myself and the second poster have the same thought. Go on SSRI and get group therapy. You have generalized anxiety disorder without agoraphobia. Life will get better with lexapro...
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You should definitely discuss your concerns at length with a counsellor or psychiatrist. I'd imagine it can be a challenge to know what should or shouldn't make you decide to not pursue medicine. However, you should seek the insight of someone professional for help. As much as we anonymous posters seek to help, I don't think we're going to be able to provide what you need.
On a lighter note, you're not alone. If Dr. Kevin Casey can handle it, then so can you.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a88nETBY-dI[/YOUTUBE]
🙂 Just thought I'd lighten things up a little. Best of luck.
