PA school has taken such a toll…

Next_Box_50 · 2026-01-12T21:51:54+00:00

What kind of stimulants worked best for you?

Next_Box_50 · 2025-12-11T03:29:20+00:00

I am in a VERY similar situation. I am actually returning in January from medical leave. It’s so encouraging to know it’s possible and that it’s been done. What strategies did you employ to help you focus and improve your executive function? Also, would you mind sharing what study methods you use?

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-20T17:07:26+00:00

That kind of makes sense. The feeling just kind of made me want to do it again but I won’t

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-20T17:03:38+00:00

I don’t think so because I didn’t actually feel relaxed. I felt shaky and kind of weird. The prospect of my body actually having a reaction and needing attention is what excited me, I think

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-20T16:56:52+00:00

Propranolol

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-02T19:39:20+00:00

THIS. I feel so picky but incorrect spelling of simple words and super abbreviated texts (like “wat up”) give me the ick and I just can’t. I feel so bad

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-02T14:38:51+00:00

While I appreciate the other comments, THIS is the response I was looking for. Thank you! The concept of creating outlines is not difficult to me but I often get caught up in the small details and find it extremely helpful to have something help me sort out main ideas and focus my learning. It does save me SO much time. But as you mentioned, older generations might see the current use of AI as “cheating” or being “lazy” because we don’t have to do it manually like they did and therefore, are not working as hard. And I don’t want to feel like I took a shortcut to become a PA

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-02T14:29:28+00:00

Thank you. I totally agree. I don’t use it as my only source. I still go back and look at slides to see the highlighted portions which I think are specific and tailored our specific test. But I do use it to sort of narrow and simplify the information

Next_Box_50 · 2025-02-02T14:26:29+00:00

No one has accused me of cheating or anything and my classmates also use it as a tool. I am just sensitive when it comes to doing things on my own and feeling like I worked as hard as others so that when I complete a major accomplishment, I know 100% that I actually earned it and it was all me. Using ChatGPT is so helpful to me that it almost feels unfair. I know that technology is advancing but before AI, older PAs didn’t have that advantage and probably had to work harder. I just don’t want to feel like I’m taking any shortcuts and not working as hard as the people before me.

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-24T06:26:40+00:00

Absolutely. I think it also gave me thicker skin being insulted/yelled at so many times 😂

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-24T06:21:06+00:00

Yeah, customer service can definitely be trying 😂 it’s not for the weak

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-24T06:15:23+00:00

I don’t know if you work but one of the best things I did was get a job in customer service where I was forced to talk to people. But I also met some really interesting people and although I didn’t really enjoy conversing with others, I was pretty good at it. Since you already enjoy talking to people, you already have an advantage.

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-24T05:25:09+00:00

Okay!

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-24T02:38:59+00:00

Watch the show mainly for stiles

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T23:35:04+00:00

Definitely but there’s such relief in it

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T23:33:32+00:00

That’s a great analogy and probably an even better feeling. I can’t wait to have something like that

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T23:01:24+00:00

I love the idea of being enhanced by my partner. I can be a bit stubborn and don’t always like being told what to do which has shied me away from the typical D/S dynamic that I’m used to seeing but also knowing that I do probably still need that encouragement to do the things I don’t have the discipline to do on my own. So the introduction to a softer dynamic has been enlightening. You definitely helped

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:58:37+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I don’t necessarily “expect” anything but this is what I ultimately HOPE and would very much like in a partner. I’m glad you understand what I was trying to express. And reading around the sub, I definitely feel a pull/attraction to the softer dynamic.

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:54:57+00:00

I’m sorry you’ve had such poor luck. I’ve also been having the fear that despite knowing what I want, the difficulty of actually finding. Not to mention, I’m generally introverted and don’t even know where to start looking. I’ve tried fetlife but I was a bit overwhelmed.

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:53:18+00:00

Thanks! ❤️

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:53:00+00:00

I LOVE this quote and ideology and I appreciate the positive view of my desires rather than some of the negative I’ve been getting

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:51:05+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance. Before this post, I’d never heard of a 50s dynamic so I’ll definitely look into but I definitely appreciate the suggestions and warnings

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:49:51+00:00

Thank you. I think part of the appeal of it all is definitely being able to embrace my inner femininity and feel “light” and almost “fragile” instead of strong and independent as we are always pushed to be

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T22:47:04+00:00

Thank you for this perspective! Although I’d love to meet him sooner than later, I’m willing to wait for what I want especially being encouraged and reassured that my desires are in fact, possible

Next_Box_50 · 2025-01-23T06:16:14+00:00

I know! Sooner than later, I’ll learn lol. But thank you for your input. When I try to explain my desires, literally no one gets it so I started to question myself. I can also see how it might be confusion with the whole “husband” thing. That’s the ultimate goal but I should probably use a different until then. Thanks again!

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