This week has been quite bittersweet. Clinic was
busier, which is a huge plus since the more patients we have, the
more exposure we get to different conditions as well as treatment
modalities. It continues to be mentally and physically challenging,
which also makes it the best experience thus far.
Midterms have also commenced which always makes life very
interesting. After already going through one program and having the
midterms and finals, I have reached a point where I definitely feel
like consistently giving up due purely to fatigue. In one of our
classes, we had a chance to complete a complementary salivary
cortisol panel and I realized that not only was I feeling tired
because I was overwhelmed, but my adrenals are LITERALLY
overwhelmed! And now I am currently battling laryngitis, so yes, no
voice! Why am I telling you all this?
Well, even doctors get sick! I am 100% sure that you all know
this, but when you are in this position, it is very different. As
doctors (or future physicians) we are so concerned with all of our
patients' health, family's health, etc., that we forget we also
need treatments once in a while, too! So I took the initiative to
become a patient and the results are amazing thus far. Definitely
takes more effort and more time, but I am slowly becoming the
healthier version of me! So as doctors, remember to take care of
yourselves. Life comes and hits you in the face when you least
expect it, and if you just keep ignoring your own needs, you will
definitely burn out. Like me!
Among all the midterms and busy work, we took time to spend with
family, which is so priceless. Recently some close friends have
lost their parents at different times but to sudden circumstances,
and it truly took my breath away finding out all the hurt that they
were experiencing. As soon as I found out the unfortunate news, I
called my mother right away to tell her how much I loved her and I
turned to my husband to tell him how much I loved him. It shouldn't
take death for us to all appreciate the people we have in our
lives, so spending time with family over the holiday weekend meant
more to me than ever.
Blissor: All the times God has blessed me with time to spend
with family and friends! Don't take those moments for
granted!