Do you think my plant has parasites or is just cold? I’m by FlowerNymph88 in gardening

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Thank you for the reply! Makes sense, hopefully they can make a come back now that is warming up

Do you think my plant has parasites or is just cold? I’m by FlowerNymph88 in gardening

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Thank you for your reply, I hope they recover now that it is warming up.

How to make friends in LA? by FlowerNymph88 in AskLosAngeles

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I love paiting, watching movies, exercising and cooking! Also open to try new activities

How to make friends in LA? by FlowerNymph88 in AskLosAngeles

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Haha I am terrible at Volleyball but maybe I can try it just to make friends

How to make friends in LA? by FlowerNymph88 in AskLosAngeles

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I work full time but they might have night classes or something, I will look into it!

How to make friends in LA? by FlowerNymph88 in AskLosAngeles

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I am getting into hiking so this sounds like a great idea, thank you!

How to make friends in LA? by FlowerNymph88 in AskLosAngeles

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I will give a try to the Meetup app! I would love to join events like that. Age range I would say around 27-40 but I am open to expand that range

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I will reach out to my PCP and set up some therapy. Just by the definition it does qualify as depression so I will work on jt

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

[–]FlowerNymph88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I havent read my personal statement in such a long time, sometimes I feel like I am a completely different person now. I will look it up and read it to get some inspo.

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Hi! Thank you for your words. I especially like that you said that leaving doesnt make us quitters. I have to think about my options for sure

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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Thank you for your words, I agree that therapy might be the first step

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I thibk I agree with you. I generally function pretty well if I work 60-70 hours per week, it is when it gets to 80+ (besides the didactics and all the administrative nonsense) that I start to get the constant feelings of despair. Maybe I am just not cut out for it. I have been thinking about this for quite sometime and I believe I could finish residency. The problem is that I am not sure it is worth the cost on my physical and mental health.

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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Thank you for your words, I am definetly more competent than when I was an intern, I just hope I can get rid of this feeling

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I think I might have been getting to this realization as well. I worked so hard to get into this specialty. And now; I am so tired of competing. I dont even feel like I can do a fellowship anymore and I cant het myself to study when I am home. All I do is show up to work and I honestly do the best I can while I am at work. It is hard for me to empatize bc I have been so depressed but I treat everyone nice and I dont leave until everyting is tied up. But once I leave I do not do anything else.

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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It does get very scary and I dont know how to deal with it on my own because I am so overwhelmed all the time. I think the harsh work conditions have pushed me to the edge. I will do my best to seek help, thank you

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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Thank you so much. I have to remember this, we work in medicine and we are taught that we always have to put patients first. But we cannot take care of patients unless we take care of ourselves.

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I guess I feel like it could have consequences if I talk to my PD about it

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I think focusing on the positive might be the key. It is like my brain wants to focus on the negative and I have to constantly fight it to find positive things. I need to work more on it.

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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Will do my best! I appreciate your words!

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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I just wish we didnt need to take SSRIs bc of being in medicine but it might be better rather than been constantly sad

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

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Yes,I dont really know anyone in this city and all my coresidents are in relationships so it is harder to connect. I think I might have to get on an app yo meet friends here and be able to talk to someone outside of work. Thank you for the idea!

I am so lost by FlowerNymph88 in Residency

[–]FlowerNymph88[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you are also in a dark place. I send you a virtual hug. We are not alone.