psychological havoc.

[jwtaylor]

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im a freshman in college but ive had an interest in medicine for a long time. i've found that through my learning i've realized how fragile life really is...this can be a positive thing...but for the past few weeks i've been crippled by this realization. it has made me scared about losing loved ones and eventually passing away myself...i know it's neurotic and im really considering therapy, but i just get really scared sometimes....has the decision to go into medicine had this kind of effect on anyone else? and what have you done to combat these feelings?

 

[VPDcurt]

Personally, I am not afraid of dying at all because there is really nothing to it - it is kind of just over when it happens. I worry much more about losing loved ones. The key to not driving yourself crazy is to honestly believe and realize that worrying will do you no good. There is nothing you can do about it. You just have to have faith that things will be OK and take advantage of every opportunity you have with your loved ones. Should something go wrong, you will know that you did not take things for granted and eventually accept what has happened and hopefully move on in a sensible way. Losing someone is tough, but it is a part of life.

 

[Reimat]

You need to think about this differently. Life is fragile, but you can't just despair at that fact. To be a doctor is half a desire to fix the things life breaks. The other half is to help people deal with the things you can't fix. There is much good in doctors.

 

[dgf32]

im a freshman in college but ive had an interest in medicine for a long time. i've found that through my learning i've realized how fragile life really is...this can be a positive thing...but for the past few weeks i've been crippled by this realization. it has made me scared about losing loved ones and eventually passing away myself...i know it's neurotic and im really considering therapy, but i just get really scared sometimes....has the decision to go into medicine had this kind of effect on anyone else? and what have you done to combat these feelings?

It sounds like you have some rather serious anxiety regarding the subject of death. If you've been "crippled" by these feelings, then you should seek treatment, especially If you're serious about pursuing a career in medicine. There's no need to let these feelings interfere with your life when there are so many treatments avaiable for both phobias and generalized anxiety.