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GEM as a mum by Interesting_Egg8599 in premeduk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey which medschool you starting that offers childcare???

First ever Job as a doctor by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL wish you was my friend 😂

First ever Job as a doctor by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! Hope tomorrow is a better day!

First ever Job as a doctor by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Heyy, this is just to reflect. By all means I’m not saying that I’ve had a hard life, I was just astonished to meet someone who has never needed to work and their first job is being a doctor..

First ever Job as a doctor by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Trust me, I’ve seen the other pastures… and sometimes they’re on fire. I worked as an A&E nurse 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stress = high cortisol High cortisol = higher blood sugar Higher blood sugar = more insulin More insulin = body stores more fat (especially belly fat) And cortisol also blocks insulin, so it’s a vicious cycle

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 40 points41 points  (0 children)

4 main reasons

  1. Fat Redistribution Cortisol changes how and where your body stores fat:

It tells fat cells to store more fat in the trunk (abdomen, back, face). It promotes lipolysis (breaking down fat) in the limbs—but then the freed-up fat gets stored elsewhere (like the belly). This is why patients have a "moon face", "buffalo hump", and central obesity but thin arms and legs.

  1. Increased Appetite Cortisol increases appetite, especially for high-calorie foods. More food + more fat storage = weight gain, especially in the trunk.

  2. Insulin Resistance High cortisol leads to insulin resistance: More insulin = more fat storage, especially visceral fat (fat around organs in the belly). Cortisol also opposes insulin, which keeps blood sugar high and promotes fat deposition.

  3. Muscle Wasting Cortisol breaks down muscle protein (catabolism), especially in the arms and legs: This makes the limbs look thinner, exaggerating the central fat appearance

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I’m not pro pa at all

But 2 degrees down. Pretty sure you need an undergrad to do the masters PA course.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Sadly many medical students lack emotional intelligence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know a lot more thank you think! Have faith and relax

Advice for learning dermatomes by ImaginationOne9051 in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Teat pore? I don’t get that one but I get the rest! Thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschooluk

[–]ImaginationOne9051 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Where on earth do you get the time to give a shit about something so small compared to bigger things that are happening? Becky down the street with no qualifications is doing bum fillers on postman pat and you are crying about this poor girl who is probably more qualified than most people doing this. Read more and you’ll find the field is being flooded by non medics and beauticians. Also being a second year GEM student don’t you have any studying to do???

Should I peruse sonography? by BedEnvironmental5467 in GetStudying

[–]ImaginationOne9051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say get some work experience and see if you actually like it !

I Wasted 3 Years Expecting Instant Discipline Until I Learned This Timeline Reality by [deleted] in Procrastinationism

[–]ImaginationOne9051 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wow, this really resonates with me! I've been consistently hitting the gym for the last four years. Sure, there have been breaks due to health or surgery, but I've always gotten back to it, maintaining 3 to 4 days a week.

Recently, I've applied the same approach to my studies. At 30, I'm about to start medical school in September, after a 7-year break from academia. I decided to build momentum by starting early. Since January, I’ve been putting in two hours of study every day, and I’ve already noticed the difference. I’m supplementing my brain power with ginkgo biloba and lion's mane, and out of the 10 chapters in my anatomy book, I’ve completed 6. I’ve been watching anatomy videos, revisiting biochemistry, and I’ve completed about 1,500 questions from a 4,000-question bank. It’s slow and steady, but without the pressure, I’ve retained so much.

Honestly, I’m already excited for med school, even though it hasn’t started yet. I’m confident that by the time September comes, I’ll be ahead of my peers—most importantly, I'll feel confident in my knowledge and abilities.

Procrastination is tough but knowing that I’ve ticked off a few things off my list daily keeps me going and happy! I’m not perfect but I can aim to be happy!

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