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[oweue]

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FAFSA not showing the correct loan limit which could be that there’s an error OR that it hasn’t yet switched over to the BBB rules since those technically start in June. wow could it be more annoying??

 

[battie]

I thought I only had 11 shifts left, but I actually have 12 😭

 

[katiemcat]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Vet school is very hard and it’s hard feeling to be failed on something.

Does your school offer a vet school specific counselor you can talk to? They tend to understand what you’re going through more than most mental health professionals.

Regardless, school is never worth your health or your life. If you need a break you should absolutely take one.

Take care of yourself friend.

*This post has been edited by a moderator to remove a deleted post.

 

[soupshark]

Regardless, school is never worth your health or your life. If you need a break you should absolutely take one.

Take care of yourself friend.

Echoing what Katie said. Vet school is not worth your life. Please get the support and help you need, there is so much more to life than vet school.

*This post has been edited by a moderator to remove a deleted post.

 

[katiemcat]

I'm so sorry it was really inappropriate of me to post something so personal like this I'm just not in my right mind atm dealing with aother issues than the exam. I just hate surgery. I can cut and suture fine (well, enough to pass that part of the OSCE) but for whatever reason gloving / gowning up has always been by far the hardest part and it never gets easier is now somehow getting worse. I wish I could just be a doctor and do everything but surgery but I understand I can't.

There are plenty of GP vets that don’t do surgery as well as multiple non surgical specialties!

Surgery is a huge learning curve though, and it’s nerve wracking. It just takes a whole lot of practice.

 

[_rae_]

I'm so sorry it was really inappropriate of me to post something so personal like this I'm just not in my right mind atm dealing with aother issues than the exam. I just hate surgery. I can cut and suture fine (well, enough to pass that part of the OSCE) but for whatever reason gloving / gowning up has always been by far the hardest part and it never gets easier is now somehow getting worse. I wish I could just be a doctor and do everything but surgery but I understand I can't.

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, friend. I think I can safely speak for everyone here that we’d rather have you quote unquote “overshare” here and seek the help you need than hear that you successfully harm yourself or more.

I was able to spay a cat with DVM supervision last year but I had a surgery OSCE today and I failed because of my intramuscular injection and need to remediate as well. You will not be a bad doctor because you’re struggling with this. You may not even be bad at surgery.

There’s billions of people on this planet, but there’s only one of you. You can take some time off if you need to, but the world can’t replace you, and it’s better with you in it. Take care of yourself ❤️

 

[HorseObsessed]

I'm so sorry it was really inappropriate of me to post something so personal like this I'm just not in my right mind atm dealing with aother issues than the exam. I just hate surgery. I can cut and suture fine (well, enough to pass that part of the OSCE) but for whatever reason gloving / gowning up has always been by far the hardest part and it never gets easier is now somehow getting worse. I wish I could just be a doctor and do everything but surgery but I understand I can't.

Hi. I don't know you personally, but I've dealt with severe mental illness and can totally understand wanting to shout into the void of the internet.

If you need to shout into the void some more, you can message me. I'm not a vet student yet, but understand deeply how complex dealing with mental illness and school and personal life and EVERYTHing at the same time can be. I'm wishing the very best for you and hoping your coping skills and external supports come through for you in this time. I'm also really really hoping you have good external supports (proper diagnosis and medication saved my life).

Best of luck to you through this trying weeks and hoping that the days following are not as trying.

 

[katiemcat]

I have mastitis 🫩

 

[battie]

I have mastitis 🫩

I'm so sorry 😔

 

[katiemcat]

I'm so sorry 😔

Baby has started sleeping through the night. I guess I should’ve still gotten up to pump but I’m just so exhausted with finishing school! I got some antibiotics it’s just very ouchie

 

[supershorty]

I’m just so exhausted with finishing school!

At least you must be wrapping up soon, yeah? I know the OSU 4th years are on their last rotation rn.

 

[katiemcat]

At least you must be wrapping up soon, yeah? I know the OSU 4th years are on their last rotation rn.

Yes my last rotation starts Monday and I’m done after that!

 

[pp9]

My journal club sent a passive aggressive email to the group today saying 'If you're too busy to show up for sessions, you need to drop out.' I've missed probably a handful of sessions (including the past two because baby) in the last 3 years I've been in this group, and we meet every other week. My articles are always turned in on time, I just didn't join these last two sessions because it's hard to be a good participant if the baby isn't sleeping, or at least calm.

Meanwhile we have someone who hasn't logged in to a session in maybe over a year and routinely is late af with her articles and others who miss more meetings than they make...

trying not to take it personally but it's feeling personal. Doesn't help that it's really hitting that I'll be board eligible in 2028 and I don't see how I'm studying for that exam with a two year old, so maybe there's no point to my participation anyways.

 

[battie]

trying not to take it personally but it's feeling personal.

This is one of those situations where, if they aren't saying it to you directly, then you aren't the problem. Passive aggressive group statements don't do anyone any good because no one knows what's truly wrong. So keep doing you. If someone has a problem with you, they can speak with you directly. Otherwise, they're just a coward.

I don't see how I'm studying for that exam with a two year old, so maybe there's no point to my participation anyways.

You can do it. You absolutely can do it! It's hard to find time to study, but even if it's just an hour here, an hour there, it adds up over time. Toddler Bats is going to preschool this fall, so I'm going to start studying for ABVP during that time, as an example.

Toddler schedules are way doable if you can have go to bed at a reasonable hour to spend some time after bed time too. My toddler doesn't believe in naps 🙄 But yours might! And, not for nothing, this is a good reason to ulitize your support system. You'll make mom friends and seeing if someone can have him over for a few hours a day a week makes a huge difference.

Don't give up when you're in this part of mom life. This is a rough stage full of sleep deprivation, discomfort, and hormone shifting that's wild to look back on.

Keep doing journal club and whoever is being dramatic can get over themselves. Study when you can and adjust as he gets older and more independent.