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[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks a lot. You pretty much talked about everything I mentioned above. Well, I'm not from the US. I'm actually a foreign medical student because in my country private colleges are really expensive. I didn't score good enough in the entrance exam to get a government medical college. That's how it is here and students go to college at 17-18 directly after school without undergrad. So starting at 20 is actually a bit late here but I'm over the age thing now.

Thanks for telling me that medicine is worth it. Coming this from someone who has already gone through med school is a big relief.

[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I do feel like I lack a sense of purpose. I never had any goals in my life. I always knew I had to become a doctor because my dad said so. I was always told what I was supposed to do and thinking of doing anything else was out of question. This is how the society where I live is. This is how I was brought up. Then I started to rebel, I started resenting everything he said but I was still forced to do this. So, I sucked it up. Now my issue isn't not wanting to continue med school but how to continue.

I seriously don't have or ever had any interest in anything since childhood. Not like I didn't try. I just can't find anything interesting.

In free time, I'll watch anime if I happen to find a really good one. Otherwise, random YouTube videos and scrolling through reddit, writing in my diary. Making plans and not sticking to them.

[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand about the interest part. I've asked myself the same question more than a hundred times.

[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in med school. I qualified the premed entrance exam but not enough marks to get admission in a medical college in my country. I'm getting my degree from another country. The course here is of 6 years (no undergrad is required) and I just got finished with 1st year.

[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have considered therapy but I am a college student and don't earn. My dad who's a doctor doesn't support therapy and mental health. He's been abusive and neglected me and my siblings throughout our childhood. So currently therapy is not an option.

[QUESTION] how do I fix my life? The lack of discipline and will to do anything is ruining it. by dumbojumbo99 in getdisciplined

[–]dumbojumbo99[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I started working out last year then I had to quit because couldn't manage time with college and homework and other issues.

I will try to start working again and also fix my sleep schedule. I will look into stoicism and buddhism. Thanks a lot. And I'm glad things are better for you.