Why do I get so mad?

[Tyler358]

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So I'm going into college to study neuroanatomy, then I will go to medical school. My question is why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors? For example there is this guy I went to school with. Nice guy. I mean he flunked junior and senior year. He did not care about grades what so ever. Then he has the guts to tell me he wants to become a doctor. he is not disciplined and only doing it for the money. My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier. Medicine is what I'm passionate about. It's my go to when I'm feeling sad, depressed, angry, happy, it's my life. It's what makes me whole. It's what I know. I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. Well I know I'm going to become a neurosurgeon so it's my dream, but it's also my reality. Why do I get so mad when other people want to become doctors. Some people come up to me and tell me they want to become doctors and I imeadiately tell them "you're not cut out for it" I need to stop. It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated. Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias. That nerd who sat in the back of the class who memorized the periodic table of elements, and the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it. Now they are coming to me for advice because they "want" to become doctors. They are doing it for they money and the recognition, but I'm doing it because it's who I am, it's what I adore, it's what I know. Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors? For once in my life I'm not the person with the answer. I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help. But I just want to know. Thanks

 

[NewHorizons]

"...why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors?"
Why be angry at another person's potential dream, even if their chance is minimal. That's like being angry at people going to the Caribbean because you think they are inferior to you. Whether you agree or disagree, there's not much you can do to change a stranger's mind. If you don't support their actions, at least don't antagonize theirs.

"...I just about peed myself I was laughing so hard."
Age and immaturity written all over it... laughing at another person's dreams highlights your insecurities.

"...It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated."
Maybe not "celebrated" per say but it's a noble endeavor that will require a lot of persistence, determination, and passion (among other things like good grades, MCAT, ECs etc). You'll realize this eventually.

"...Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd."
Don't try to make excuses to explain your actions.

"...I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it."
Sounds as if you do the same thing to other people. Big goals get laughed at a lot but you have to get over it by demonstrating your capabilities. Walk the walk.

"...I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help."
You either haven't met smart enough people (intentionally or unintentionally), or you are blowing smoke up your a#$. You'll learn when you get older you're never going to be the smartest in any room, let alone here.

"...Thanks"
You're welcome. You have other things to worry about beyond getting an answer to your question. Hope you grow up.

 

[kenjixshadow]

If you posted this in medical students or residents' threads, you would be slaughtered. Ppl would take you as a troll. Anyway, since I accidentally clicked on this thread, here is my take:

This is the classic pre-med mentality, worry about yourself first. Other ppl's futures are not for you to judge upon.

My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier.

Was there nothing else that made you happy?

I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon

Have you shadowed or worked with a neurosurgeon before?

I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias.

I'm sorry to hear this but it doesn't justify your attitude.

They are doing it for they money and the recognition

These ppl are the 90% who don't make it. Even if they do, they will be the first ones to drop/fail out when they realize that medicine is not what they've expected.

Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors?

Cynical or passion, doesn't matter which, this is a gunner attitude. Med schools and residency programs want to filter these ppl out. I suggest that you grow out of it.

I'm usually the smartest person in the room.

Won't be anymore. Your classmates will be as competent as you are.

I don't like asking people for help.

Even the most intellectual physicians ask for help.

You're still in high school and have a lot more to learn. You need to work on your behavior or you won't survive in this field. There is always someone who can hurt you more.

 

[NewHorizons]

If you posted this in medical students or residents' threads, you would be slaughtered. Ppl would take you as a troll. Anyway, since I accidentally clicked on this thread, here is my take:

This is the classic pre-med mentality, worry about yourself first. Other ppl's futures are not for you to judge upon.

Was there nothing else that made you happy?

Have you shadowed or worked with a neurosurgeon before?

I'm sorry to hear this but it doesn't justify your attitude.

These ppl are the 90% who don't make it. Even if they do, they will be the first ones to drop/fail out when they realize that medicine is not what they've expected.

Cynical or passion, doesn't matter which, this is a gunner attitude. Med schools and residency programs want to filter these ppl out. I suggest that you grow out of it.

Won't be anymore. Your classmates will be as competent as you are.

Even the most intelligent physicians ask for help.

You're still in high school and have a lot more to learn. You need to work on your behavior or you won't survive in this field. There is always someone who can hurt you more.

Dang how did you do that it looks so nice! =D

Yeah there`s so many things wrong with the OPs post it`s impossible to count. With that attitude he/she is in for a rude awakening when his world gets shattered.

 

[efle]

So I'm going into college to study neuroanatomy, then I will go to medical school. My question is why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors? For example there is this guy I went to school with. Nice guy. I mean he flunked junior and senior year. He did not care about grades what so ever. Then he has the guts to tell me he wants to become a doctor. he is not disciplined and only doing it for the money. My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier. Medicine is what I'm passionate about. It's my go to when I'm feeling sad, depressed, angry, happy, it's my life. It's what makes me whole. It's what I know. I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. Well I know I'm going to become a neurosurgeon so it's my dream, but it's also my reality. Why do I get so mad when other people want to become doctors. Some people come up to me and tell me they want to become doctors and I imeadiately tell them "you're not cut out for it" I need to stop. It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated. Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias. That nerd who sat in the back of the class who memorized the periodic table of elements, and the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it. Now they are coming to me for advice because they "want" to become doctors. They are doing it for they money and the recognition, but I'm doing it because it's who I am, it's what I adore, it's what I know. Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors? For once in my life I'm not the person with the answer. I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help. But I just want to know. Thanks

Hah r/iamverysmart

 

[osteohack10]

So I'm going into college to study neuroanatomy, then I will go to medical school. My question is why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors? For example there is this guy I went to school with. Nice guy. I mean he flunked junior and senior year. He did not care about grades what so ever. Then he has the guts to tell me he wants to become a doctor. he is not disciplined and only doing it for the money. My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier. Medicine is what I'm passionate about. It's my go to when I'm feeling sad, depressed, angry, happy, it's my life. It's what makes me whole. It's what I know. I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. Well I know I'm going to become a neurosurgeon so it's my dream, but it's also my reality. Why do I get so mad when other people want to become doctors. Some people come up to me and tell me they want to become doctors and I imeadiately tell them "you're not cut out for it" I need to stop. It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated. Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias. That nerd who sat in the back of the class who memorized the periodic table of elements, and the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it. Now they are coming to me for advice because they "want" to become doctors. They are doing it for they money and the recognition, but I'm doing it because it's who I am, it's what I adore, it's what I know. Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors? For once in my life I'm not the person with the answer. I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help. But I just want to know. Thanks

Pretty common pre-med routine... And potential future gunner.

Dude, you really have to relax. Just because you want to be a physician doesn't mean that no one else can. Given the off chance you actually end up in neurosurgery, what happens when your patient needs an ACDF and you need a vascular surgeon to get access through the vessels of the neck? You're going to have to learn to work with and respect your peers, because trust me... This attitude will win you no points with fellow students, admissions committees, program directors or colleagues.

 

[efle]

Status: Medical student
"I'm going into college..."

hmmmmm :troll:

 

[mcatjelly]

Status: Medical student
"I'm going into college..."

hmmmmm :troll:

Mmm, I don't know. This seems like a genuine "yikes, you might want to talk to a mental health professional" post.

 

[Mad Jack]

So I'm going into college to study neuroanatomy, then I will go to medical school. My question is why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors? For example there is this guy I went to school with. Nice guy. I mean he flunked junior and senior year. He did not care about grades what so ever. Then he has the guts to tell me he wants to become a doctor. he is not disciplined and only doing it for the money. My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier. Medicine is what I'm passionate about. It's my go to when I'm feeling sad, depressed, angry, happy, it's my life. It's what makes me whole. It's what I know. I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. Well I know I'm going to become a neurosurgeon so it's my dream, but it's also my reality. Why do I get so mad when other people want to become doctors. Some people come up to me and tell me they want to become doctors and I imeadiately tell them "you're not cut out for it" I need to stop. It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated. Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias. That nerd who sat in the back of the class who memorized the periodic table of elements, and the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it. Now they are coming to me for advice because they "want" to become doctors. They are doing it for they money and the recognition, but I'm doing it because it's who I am, it's what I adore, it's what I know. Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors? For once in my life I'm not the person with the answer. I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help. But I just want to know. Thanks

If you are serious, you need some therapy. Becoming a doctor isn't some crazy hard magical thing that you need to be a super genius and devote your life to, nor is it only for the best of the best, nor is it only for people that are only in it for "the right reasons." It's just a job little guy, chill out.

If trolling, 6/10, would read again.

 

[mcatjelly]

Also: "It's what I know." Dear lord.

 

[NewHorizons]

Status: Medical student
"I'm going into college..."

hmmmmm :troll:

ROFL omg I didn't even see that............ is this a joke?

 

[Fatalis]

So I'm going into college to study neuroanatomy, then I will go to medical school. My question is why do I get so angry when other people want to become doctors? For example there is this guy I went to school with. Nice guy. I mean he flunked junior and senior year. He did not care about grades what so ever. Then he has the guts to tell me he wants to become a doctor. he is not disciplined and only doing it for the money. My life is medicine. Ever since I could read. When kids were getting new toys for Christmas I was getting college level anatomy textbooks, and I couldnt have been happier. Medicine is what I'm passionate about. It's my go to when I'm feeling sad, depressed, angry, happy, it's my life. It's what makes me whole. It's what I know. I know I was put on this earth to heal people. My dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. Well I know I'm going to become a neurosurgeon so it's my dream, but it's also my reality. Why do I get so mad when other people want to become doctors. Some people come up to me and tell me they want to become doctors and I imeadiately tell them "you're not cut out for it" I need to stop. It's so mean. I'm talking bad about it when in reality it should be celebrated. Maybe because growing up I was always bullied for being a nerd. That nerd who didn't have any friends other than his encyclopedias. That nerd who sat in the back of the class who memorized the periodic table of elements, and the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. I Have wanted this all of my life, and people ridiculed me for it. Now they are coming to me for advice because they "want" to become doctors. They are doing it for they money and the recognition, but I'm doing it because it's who I am, it's what I adore, it's what I know. Why do I get mad when other people want to become doctors? For once in my life I'm not the person with the answer. I'm usually the smartest person in the room. So this is weird for me haha, I don't like asking people for help. But I just want to know. Thanks

If this is a troll post then you made me laugh during my study break
If this is true then:
1- you missed out on christmas; getting n64 and lego for christmas was great 😀
2- what does it matter to you if people want to do something
3- "you're not cut out for it", cute, you have an opinion
4- good job memorizing all that stuff...I didn't....still worked out for me

 

[MedicalGuy123]

Pretty common pre-med routine... And potential future gunner.

Dude, you really have to relax. Just because you want to be a physician doesn't mean that no one else can. Given the off chance you actually end up in neurosurgery, what happens when your patient needs an ACDF and you need a vascular surgeon to get access through the vessels of the neck? You're going to have to learn to work with and respect your peers, because trust me... This attitude will win you no points with fellow students, admissions committees, program directors or colleagues.

what exactly is a gunner? also I like the muppets

 

[efle]

what exactly is a gunner? also I like the muppets

Gunner = someone cut throat hyper-competitive, obsessed with being better at everything , tend to be obnoxious and brag a lot and put others down

In extreme cases this is the type of person to sabotage others labs or homework etc

 

[endtheleftwing]

Haha I know this is a troll, but I'll answer anyways. I too, feel a strong connection to the sciences. This connection has often led people to believe me to be "arrogant", however I am not arrogant, simply intellectually superior.

If I were you, I would not get angry at fools like that because there chances of suceeding are minimal. I would laugh