Studying to be a doctor, and I have SA :S

tooshytosay

tooshytosay

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So I read on these forums and others about people visiting their doctor / psychiatrist etc...

And I find a certain irony that in the future I may become one of those doctors - whilst having SA myself! (currently 2nd year in medical school)

It's an interesting situation - no one ever seems to expect a doctor, of all people, to have SA. In fact other medical students find it puzzling that I am so "shy" and "quiet".

So what would you guys think of a doctor who obviously has... SA?
 
Anomaly

Anomaly

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This would've been a good thing to think about before going to medical school. If you've shadowed a doctor, you should know the ins and outs of medicine and should be able to decide if you could handle such expectations while having SA. You will probably be able to push through with SA because of your love of medicine (that's why you're in medical school, right?).
 
Harleyq

Harleyq

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Zeffolia said:
I would imagine it's going to be very hard to be a doctor if you have SA >.>
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Ditto, it'll be hard. Doctors have a high-stress, very public occupation.

But, I've heard of LOTS of doctors and psychologists who have mental disorders, anxiety specifically, so it's also not unheard of. I think if it's something you really want to do, you can do it.
 
sullyS1985

sullyS1985

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I would guess a good amount of psychiatrists/psychologist have had psychological disorders themselves and that is a big reason why they chose the field they are in, because they have been where their clients are, they know how bad it can be and they want to help others get over it. I wouldnt worry at all about this. Just realize you need to try and face your SA head on and im sure in the future you will notice that it has gotten better. You will also be able to identify with your patients because you yourself have experienced what they are going through....Cheer up dont worry about it.
 
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LockieKermit

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Yep, Some doctors have Bi-polar disorder. If anything I would think this is a very positive for 3 things.

1. It shows people with mental disorders, (OCD, Anxiety etc) can still do the things anyone els can and are just as normal.

2. You could understand a person with a mental disorder on a whole knew level.

3. Massive respect to yourself by other doctors.


Good luck with your studies.
 
Dronee

Dronee

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Well... for one thing, I'd feel that you're pretty brave. But I've tried to push myself like you did... go for everything. Live normally and strive for excellence all the way... and all that. It is good, but I think if you make a mistake or two... well, maybe not mistakes, just not being the best, you should take it easy and not beat yourself about it too much.

I beat myself up about my peers seeming to do much better than me... and how as hard as I try, I still seem to be lagging a bit... I almost went mad... until I realize that the battles we're fighting is more uphill than many other people's.. So yeah... brave thing you're doing, strive hard... but don't kill yourself doing it... (I'm serious about the last part)
 
Scrabbl

Scrabbl

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tooshy,

You can accomplish anything if you have the passion for it. Anbything is possible. Do not let these thoughts hold you back. Failure is not caused by a lack of innate ability but by a lack of motivation
 
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