medical school

Everyone thinks I'm really happy and successful because I'm in medical school. Medical school has ruined my life, personality and relationships. I am more depressed than ever. I feel so trapped.
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advice from Guest1899833 | 12-27-2007 09:36 | E : 0 | S : 0
Then get out of it! I am in medical school as well and am facing the hardest years of my life so far. The stress is unbelievable and no one can come close to understanding the pressure when they arent in it themselves. They say they do but they really dont. Med school isnt for everyone. I'm still not sure its for me. The problem is that once youre in- people expect you to finish...and basically start respecting and looking at you as a finished doctor....even if youve just started.... and this gives you a feeling of extreme guilt everytime uncertainty enters your mind. But honestly, you can only be a good doctor if your heart is in it. if you are sure you are in the wrong place then get out. rather a couple moments of akwardness when you say you left med school than a life long of frustration. you only feel trapped because you are trapping yourself. You alone are responsible for your own happiness.

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advice from Guest1868083 | 12-27-2007 20:22 | E : 0 | S : 0
You're not alone...

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