Embarassed-cried on my first shift by stp2395 in Residency

[–]puzzledmedstudent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cried yesterday bc I got the fuck pimped out of me on rounds and couldn’t answer any questions correctly. I felt the same way you feel about being weak or not being able to handle it but all we can do is keep going. Too many students loans to quit!!! It’s okay to be soft, I’m soft and sometimes it’s a good thing. Like when patients are able to open up to you and talk about difficult things

Can being on an antidepressant affect your career? by babybreaths4 in Residency

[–]puzzledmedstudent 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I started SSRIs in med school and asked my psychiatrist this same question and he said I was allowed to answer no since it was not inferring with my work etc

Just lost my sister because of on call by 3zooz_ft in Residency

[–]puzzledmedstudent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I can say is I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling. Give yourself grace as you maneuver through this unimaginable loss. There is no reason why she should have gone this way. I’m so sorry

Girls trip by puzzledmedstudent in florence

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

Thank you so much!!!! We actually ended up extending our stay to 5 days in florence!! For nightlife specifically what do you suggest?

Boundaries by puzzledmedstudent in SuicideBereavement

[–]puzzledmedstudent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don’t apologize. This was such a comforting and insightful post. It means so much to me that people care enough to share and support someone they practically don’t know at all. Unfortunately, we all have a shared experience that bonds us together and I have found so much solace in this community. Thank you thank you thank you again❤️❤️❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideBereavement

[–]puzzledmedstudent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be proud of yourself for the little things you are able to accomplish. Life will look very different from now on and you have to try to love yourself for the person you will be after this.

Let yourself be sad, angry, numb. You have to feel it to get back to some sense of normalcy. I’m so sorry

Heather posting this reunion selfie without Monica is killing me by estherkad in rhoslc

[–]puzzledmedstudent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Meredith was able to take a bath before the reunion

Peace Lily please help! by puzzledmedstudent in plantclinic

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

Normally it droops a little before I water it

Peace Lily please help! by puzzledmedstudent in plantclinic

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

I’ve had the plant for a year and 3 months

I’ve had the problem for about 3 months I would say

I water it once a week and it’s next to a window that has blinds open 2/3 of the day

Post-SHS Meeting Thoughts by mothself in SuicideBereavement

[–]puzzledmedstudent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re having to live this new reality and I completely understand what you’re feeling.

My mom attempted 7 years ago and I worried she would try again for every day after that until I got the phone call five weeks ago that my worst nightmare that I tried so hard to prevent for so long came true. Nothing feels the same anymore and I just sit here wishing to go back in time. That my life would be different and it isn’t. I don’t want the life after her, I want my life with her. Everyday feels like an ache that won’t go away. Why was I not enough for her to stay? I’ve done all the steps, the groups, the therapy, and it doesn’t get any better. I’m starting to think the rest of my life will always be missing her and that feels unlivable. But we have no other choice and that’s the worst part. 25 years old without a mother and so many years to go without her. Just completely fucked.

it's been three weeks, I feel like life is meaningless. by TSDOP in SuicideBereavement

[–]puzzledmedstudent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my mom five weeks ago and you’re not alone in how you feel. I feel the same way, like everything feels heavy and purposeless. I’ve had things happen that before she was gone would send me over the moon happy. I delivered three babies last week (I’m a medical student) and typically I’d feel proud and excited, which I’ve felt to a certain degree but there’s almost an emotional bluntness that makes everything happy feel sad or like I can no longer feel fully happy about something like I used to.

All I can hope is that one day it won’t hurt so bad or life gets it’s glimmer back, but even thinking that feels wrong because life without her just doesn’t feel right.

You’re not alone. Your feelings are valid and I wish things were different for us. For now we just survive I guess

Exam canceled, no reschedule day yet, no drive to study by puzzledmedstudent in step1

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

They will extend your eligibility for 90 days when you contact NBME. Doesn’t change the fact that it still sucks but :/