I have been living in a state of stress and anxiety for years. I got through medical school and worked as a Postdoc while trying to get into a residency program. Now that I have gotten into my residency, I’m dealing with more stress and anxiety with this transition.
I can’t find a decent-priced car, so buying a new car or leasing wouldn’t be a good investment given my low salary.
I’m worried about my health and my family’s health. I want all of us to be healthy and happy, and knowing the risks of their state worries me. I ask how they are and try to urge them to prioritize their health, but it never goes anywhere besides the conversation and statement that they will do it.
My relationship doesn’t seem to be working. I understand we both have work, and our careers are demanding, so we won’t have much time to spend with each other. But our communication is poor. I try to plan dates, but they fall through because of her work schedule. Now, my schedule is going to be more hectic, and I want to make our relationship work, but I’m worried it will end.
All this is stressing me and causing me so much anxiety. But this doesn’t even include the anxiety that I have for wanting to be my best in the hospital as a doctor. I want do everything I can for my patients, working to build a better future.
I wish I could turn down my nervous system to stop or at least reduce this stress and anxiety.
I would love to hear your advice on what you do in states of high stress and anxiety.
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I hate the hazing that new doctors have to go through. It doesn’t help u be better doctors it just sucks