I'm about 1.5 months into medical school now and to be honest I'm not sure what I expected coming here, but I am really not enjoying it (I know this is normal for first year). I've been doing good so far and have honored all of my tests, but I still am not enjoying it. For the first time in my life I find myself suffering from pretty severe depression and anxiety (I'm already getting help) and I just can't imagine continuing to do this for the next 7+ years of my life. Prior to coming to medical school I worked in a different career for 10+ years I was able to buy a home and a rental property and was plugging along pretty happy with life. At some point I decided I wanted to work in the medical field and I chose medicine.... to be honest I think I chose it because of pressure from family to "be in charge" or that they looked down on other careers like nursing or PA school.
So, now I'm at this crossroads. I'm strongly considering of dropping out and pursuing an ABSN degree and working within psych that way. I really don't think I want to continue on in medical school. I have a ton of outside interests to medicine and I do plan on continuing to invest in real estate and do other things outside of my normal job. I feel nursing would allow me to come to work for 36 hours a week clock out and be done with it to pursue other things. What would you do if you were in my shoes?
I appreciate any and all advice greatly.
So, now I'm at this crossroads. I'm strongly considering of dropping out and pursuing an ABSN degree and working within psych that way. I really don't think I want to continue on in medical school. I have a ton of outside interests to medicine and I do plan on continuing to invest in real estate and do other things outside of my normal job. I feel nursing would allow me to come to work for 36 hours a week clock out and be done with it to pursue other things. What would you do if you were in my shoes?
I appreciate any and all advice greatly.