I left medicine too … not cuz it was hard academically it’s cuz I felt nothing, it was loneliness with all books …I felt nothing emotionally all those years…. Just right after finishing school I came back home…n never looked back… I live with my parents right now and I am happy 😊… and I am so glad I watched your video… thanks for sharing your thoughts 😍
@noraaa8479
2 жыл бұрын
What will you be doing?
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sending love and encouragement! I’m so glad you’re in a better place 🤍
@VonJay
2 жыл бұрын
I almost quit medicine as well, but a few cutting edge bio books (books outside of the curriculum) reinvigorated my passion for biology, chemistry and life in general. As well as rewatching a few of my favorite sci fi movies. It’s now for everyone indeed, but I found that having a good anchor so to say, not giving up your other main hobby, which is writing for me, kept me balanced and able to go on with medicine. Too many distractions Outside of medicine, as in, having more than 3 core interests can easily dissuade anyone. I know that all I care about in life is helping others, a good film, science in general and expressing myself artistically. Everything else is a distraction away from my core interests.
@miriamanderson6146
Жыл бұрын
Singrii, don’t feel bad or guilty. Things will eventually work out for the best.
@micah1754
5 ай бұрын
what will you do longer term? live off your parents or working there doing something else? I am hoping to pull through the worst of it for the longer term picture of the career
@tinamanuel2305
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, the best decision I made as a RN nurse was to create a side hustle for extra income streams. It has really helped me and my family financially stable.
@jeanekarussell2195
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, how did you go about that please enlighten me, I'm interested.
@tinamanuel2305
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeanekarussell2195 I made a couple of investments but my investment in crypto and forex has been yielding good profits and I don't think of stopping anytime soon.
@robertzajac8234
2 жыл бұрын
Stock, Real Estate, hedge funds and ETFs are good investments as well 😊
@jeanekarussell2195
2 жыл бұрын
@@tinamanuel2305 I'd like to learn more about forex, I've made research but I still get confused at some point, what do you suggest ? I'm 31 now. Really looking into investing for a long time now. Can you share how you started your investment, type of investments and how you are earning from it please?
@agentgreg9854
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one 👏
@thwjdrla0111
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I was forced into pharmacy school by my family, only for money and status, and became a pharmacist last year. The past 6 years left me with multiple mental and physical health issues, and a LOT of debt.. after working as a pharmacist for 3 months, I ended up in ER as a patient because I had heart attack symptoms which turned out to be due to a panic attack that lasted 14+ hours. I quit the next day and I finally feel like myself for the first time in 6 years.
@lotusgrl444
2 жыл бұрын
what do you do now for a living and what do you wish you shouldve done?
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
can u tell us what u do now
@thwjdrla0111
Жыл бұрын
@@aurora6310 I’m a cat clothing and accessory designer/creator for my own brand! I used to design and sew clothes for problem before starting pharmacy school, and I love cats, so it’s perfect for me! (But I’m back to working as a pharmacist while the business grows and until it generates enough income)
@olivetree5670
Жыл бұрын
I thank for your comment. I hope you never feel guilty for your decision because i am more than confident that you tried so hard. 비슷한 경험 겪은 사람으로 위로 받고 갑니다. 절대 다른 사람이랑 비교하지말고 자책하지 마세요! Wish you all the best
@neda7635
Жыл бұрын
I'm in tears, I've been in pharmacy school for the past 8 years (it normally lasts 6-7 years in my country), these 8 years were the darkest times of my life. Im depressed, anxious and confused. And this is the only thing i can do, the only thing i ever did was studying, and my only way to migrate to a better country. I don't know what to do. I watched this video because i think about medicine a lot, but i think it's too late and i might not even like that in the end
@jasminakter1061
2 жыл бұрын
I always knew I wanted to do something in healthcare because I love learning about the human body and am really passionate about women’s health + mental health, but I didn’t know which career path would give me the most fulfillment. Going into college I wasn’t aware of all my options and decided I wanted to be a PA since I wanted to interact with patients. It never felt 100 % right but I couldn’t pinpoint why. I realized that I personally wasn’t really into the pharmaceutical management of health conditions and wanted to be in a career which emphasized the biopsychosocial approach. Now I’m a couple months away from graduating undergrad and am so excited to pursue my dreams of being a women’s health occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction. Thank you for sharing your story 🤍
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS! So happy for you- congratulations!! and SO proud that you made a decision for you and listened to your heart here. You're going to be an incredible OT, and I'm so excited for you!
@AKMarch01
2 жыл бұрын
What was your major?
@jasminakter1061
2 жыл бұрын
@A K biology with a minor in sociology
@WorkSux
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a dual degree oral surgeon, first year out of residency, making more money by far than I’ve ever made in my life. And yet I feel totally lost. I wake up nervous, stress all day and it bleeds into my evenings, and dread the next day, every day. I’ve become a professional at fooling myself into thinking happiness in this career is just around the corner if I can just stick it out to the next stage. But it never comes. I just don’t know what to do next. I need an exit plan but I can’t imagine starting all the way over from scratch on a new career. But maybe it’s worth the risk. I feel like the last time I was happy was over 10 years ago. I can’t even remember what it feels like to be free from this.
@aisham5646
2 жыл бұрын
"I've become a professional at fooling myself into thinking happiness in this career is just around the corner if I can just stick it out to the next stage, but it never comes." THANK YOU, you have just described what I have been going through for years. Since the clinical years of med school, I was not feeling happy but I said to myself that it is going to get better in internship. Then in internship I said that it is going to get better in residency! Now I am about to finish my 1st year in pediatric residency and spoiler alert!!! it did NOT get better. Clinical practice suck the happiness out of my soul. May we all find the right path that lead to happiness and peace.
@emallace447
4 ай бұрын
I can really relate to this. I'm a pediatric surgeon and I am not happy in my career at all, but I feel like I'm so locked in that there is no way out. I also do not have a clear sense of what I want to do instead. I know I need to make a change, but I don't know where to start.
@ronaldsautter6484
2 жыл бұрын
I'm an FP trained physician, now 62. I enjoyed practice until computers took over. It was just too much time on computers at the expense of developing relationships with patients and families. So I quit and may take a year off before I explore other fulfilling options. Thanks for sharing your experiences. The Lord bless both of us, uh?
@sorayaoruyamd
2 жыл бұрын
Love this honesty and openness, this is the side of medicine that more people need to speak about. I am a 2nd year pediatric resident, and although I do love what I do (In general lool) I relate to a lot of feelings you express in this video. Most people go into medicine knowing and expecting the journey to be challenging, but often times a lot of us find ourselves “shocked” by just how much of US medicine demands and even takes away. This is only my 2nd year practicing as a physician but I have already decided not to go into specializing after finishing residency because I just do not have the energy/will/passion to pursue further training, the longer I am in this, the more glaring it becomes that I value and miss simple life things like being able to visit family/see friends without having to worry about some ridiculous schedule. Proud of you for recognizing your needs and putting yourself first despite the many years u already devoted to this journey, at the end of the day, none of it was time wasted as it is a part of your journey and your purpose… one day it will all make sense! I wish you much happiness and success on your future endeavors.
@ashleydavis3915
Жыл бұрын
When you said, "if you are in a place where you feel so dead inside"...I broke down. I used to love what I do but it has really changed and changed me as a person. The stress and pressure and sadness and exhaustion, it has all done me in. After 17 years in healthcare, "dead inside" is exactly how I feel. Maybe it's healthcare today, maybe it's me but I need a change because this is rotting.
@olivetree5670
2 жыл бұрын
I totally feel you and just took similar path. As I get older, I always try to tell myself my own happiness and sense of calm is what matters than all external noises (social respect, money, building career etc). I was always competitive person since I was young and now I am so relieved that I am not like that anymore. Other people's thoughts and judgement does not matter anymore.
@MsSimsima22
Ай бұрын
Woooow so brave I'm happy for you , and I hope one day I reach to that level😂
@OkkkkOO366
2 жыл бұрын
Although you went into Medical school with a wrong intention... But so proud of you for completing it. Cause lots of med students, whether are they went into Medicine with true passion, quitted in the middle of the journey... I'm one of them... Definitely for me, the prestige of being a doctor, the 'superpower' they have, the contribution that they can bring to the society, the money they can make are part of the reason. But I didn't realize that, although I was the best bio student in A level, I'm kinda hate memorizing facts, I like mathematics more. Plus, my personality, I'm not even a good fit to be doctor, I'm not patient enough, I'm not really good at working with people, I'm not those high stress tolerance person, I'm not ready to work my ass off after graduated from med school that's just not kinda lifestyle that i want , it after all just isn't my thing. I just went into med school for one month... And I quitted,that one month time, was like the worst, not to mention that my health condition also get worsened because of that. and now I'm waiting to start my actuarial science degree. So... I can relate to you alot... Anyhow doing the things we love is much much more important than persuing a 'stable, prestigious, respectable' career like Medicine or whatever else. Thank you for making this videos, you're letting alot of people know that they're not alone, and letting people know that it's not shameful to quit something that isn't suitable for ourselves💜
@liv0003
2 жыл бұрын
if i understand this well she was in PA school not in Med school.
@positivelypurposeful8522
2 жыл бұрын
I am in the same shoes. I wanted to be a physician assistant so bad. But during anatomy and physiology I realized that it wasn’t my dream anymore. The people around me were so upset but I finally feel alive. Kudos to you for taking that step!
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you followed your heart! No one has to understand your decision but you (I've learned that the hard way recently). Proud of you my friend :) Thank you for sharing!
@lesediphalatse4422
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a 4th year medical student, I've always known that I didn't want to do medicine from the get go but somehow I just kept going, now I'm severely depressed, I've been depressed from my first year but now it's worse so yea I think I should just finally leave this course, it's definitely not for me at all
@sabahaman
2 жыл бұрын
same here :(
@yowhattupitzbigchungus4971
Жыл бұрын
Same here but in pa school. Questioning why I ever thought I would want to do this
@zulemajimenez3169
Жыл бұрын
Im a 4th yr medical student and am also thinking about leaving.
@lesediphalatse4422
Жыл бұрын
@sabahaman8361 How is it going?
@lesediphalatse4422
Жыл бұрын
@yowhattupitzbigchungus49713 Right?
@mp7556
2 жыл бұрын
I can relate, i am quitting after 8 years, i dont remember last time i felt happy, i hope i get to help people in a different way.Thank you for sharing.
@meganwilliamscash7304
Жыл бұрын
You have helped me with you comment, thank you
@Joyjoyjoy4
10 ай бұрын
What are you doing? I’m facing the same struggle
@yunginjosh2139
2 жыл бұрын
If medicine ain't your passion, DON'T DO IT! for the love of God
@Callmeperrys
2 жыл бұрын
Most of us went into it because we thought we loved it and just because we quit doesn’t mean that we now all of a sudden are not altruistic people . I quit medical school because it was too overwhelming on my mental and physical health , and there’s no way to truly and objectively gauge a career’s culture until you are in it yourself
@yunginjosh2139
2 жыл бұрын
@@Callmeperrys I can relate, yeah sometimes you need experiment it yourself to know it it is or it's not for you!!
@crazy4corbinbleux
2 жыл бұрын
I just withdrew from my PA program this semester while in my clinical year. I was basically on a full ride scholarship and in state- so I have no loans thankfully. A lot of factors went into this but I am coping now and realizing that life goes on and I will pursue a career I truly love and one that brings me great comfort.
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
It’s easy when you have no loans…
@samr.1073
11 ай бұрын
What did you decide to do instead? My story is similar...
@joha914
2 жыл бұрын
This was suggested for me ...I'm in the same situation. I sincerely suggest that a page or social media group for people who leave medicine. It'S MANTALLY CHALLENGİNG. You go through an identity crisis and a lot of people treat you like you lost your mind
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
yes! I love this comment- and thank you for sharing this idea. It's SO challenging to give something you've worked so hard for up. I'm here supporting you, my friend.
@dentaladdict98
2 жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaLane yeah especially that I have been seeing so many KZitem vids of people leaving medicine!
@Zestysarah
2 жыл бұрын
This is very true
@crazy4corbinbleux
2 жыл бұрын
I just withdrew from my PA program this semester while in my clinical year. A lot of factors went into this but I am coping now and realizing that life goes on and I will pursue a career I truly love. Thanks for sharing your story as it is an isolating experience.
@Callmeperrys
2 жыл бұрын
Yes we need one I’m here for it
@em-ks3tp
2 жыл бұрын
ive been having this idea of pursuing PA for the longest time and was planning on applying this upcoming cycle. it wasn’t until last month when i realized i don’t want to be in medicine either-for all of the reasons you listed. i only chose PA because it sounded good title-wise, made money, and was stable. i’m currently in a state of confusion because i’ve never really considered any other career path for me and my whole resume has been set up for healthcare. i resonate with your story a lot and it helps knowing i’m not the only one going through this! Thank you for sharing
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing- I’m so glad you feel less alone! you may feel confused right now, but knowing what you don’t want is one step forward in the right direction 🤍 you’ve got this
@onetallgirl1369
2 жыл бұрын
Omg! This is exactly me! I'm confused right now too! Everything I have done since high school has been geared towards med school. Now that I did not get into med school. I feel lost, too! I believe we will find our passion and purpose! Don't worry you are not alone!
@AfroMedic
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently in PA school, if you enjoy memorization then you will like PA school, but if you love true learning you will feel like it’s mental confusion
@samr.1073
11 ай бұрын
What did you decide to do instead ?
@Pratibha1485
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. That's all I have to say. I watched so many more videos but this one resonates with me the most. I'm currently on my 2nd year of med school and I just can't DO it anymore and I'm thinking about quitting it. I don't have a plan B as well. The thing I'm most scared about quitting is what people/relatives would say once they find out that I quit. I know I should not be thinking about them but I can't help it. Honestly if I didn't care about society and what those people would say to my parents or me, i wouldn't stay here 1 more sec. And coz I know this for sure, I think this career is really not for me. I came into the Field coz of my family. My grandfather had really high hopes about me being a doctor BUT I never really wanted it and coz I had no other options on my mind I just went with the flow but now it's getting difficult. I'm most scared about facing my grandfather after this. Anyway, THANK YOU so much for this video 🥺❤️
@merihomayouni1270
Жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@elim211
Жыл бұрын
Hii where are you noww? did you stick with it or did you take a different path?
@Pratibha1485
Жыл бұрын
Something happened & I stayed. Maybe I was just coward for not being able to take that step or was selfish to not let go of my comfort zone idk. But I'm much healthier & out of depression now, I stopped thinking about the future & decided to just live IN the moment. And as of now, I've friends here who want me to live and make me happy and idk what else to say😅
@Nabonidus-m7x
2 жыл бұрын
First I'd like to say I'm really sorry to hear about your miscarriages; I can't fathom the emotional stress that must've been on you and your family. I hope you've gotten the support you needed to get through the hardships. I really feel you. I'm a second year medical student currently on leave of absence. I'm not in love with medicine to the point that I'm willing to sacrifice work-life balance and put up with the outrageous politics of medicine in the US, among many other reasons. I'm really close to quitting and looking elsewhere.
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this encouragement. It means a lot! Also- quitting medicine was the hardest decision I’ve ever made. Many people didn’t understand (and I didn’t expect them to). But, I ultimately wanted to do something that wouldn’t take the life out of me. Medicine is a great career! Just not for me. Medical school is extremely difficult- but if you feel like this career will drain you in 10 years and not just right now during school, there is NO shame in changing course. You’ve got this my friend (whatever you decide). And I’m in your corner.
@user-hn9qg5qm3o
2 жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaLane I am a physical therapist assistant, which is certainly not on the level of PA or physician, but still similar in that it is a healthcare career. I actually have wanted to depart from healthcare many times and do something else because healthcare is just so stressful. When you get to work in the real world the documentation will drain you. I’m not sure what exactly I could transition into, but I don’t think I will ever be full-time again. I’m PRN now and it’s manageable.
@pardisarjmandi8889
Ай бұрын
I’m currently in my last year and suffering daily. Every single day is like torture and I can’t quit because I don’t want all this to be for nothing. I want to get the degree and quit after that. Med School at least in my country was nothing like I had imagined. I used to study engineering before and I have humanitarian tendencies so I changed my major. But med school was nothing like I imagined. I never came to study this major for the money. I really liked talking to people. But we don’t even talk to people much. The hospital is such a toxic place and my profs are mean. I have never been thanked for what I do and everyone is just looking for your mistakes all the time. I’m basically filling out paperwork all day and see patients for a few minutes only
@kadijuhhh
2 жыл бұрын
Firstly, my condolences to you and your family. I truly hope you all received the emotional support needed during those incredibly difficult times 💜 I'm so glad I stumbled on your video because I've never resonated with any youtuber this much before. I'm not in medicine but I am a registered nurse who also got into the field bc it seemed like the logical thing to do. I've never felt so dead inside in my life. I'm currently 24 years old and worked 1.5 years in a hospital (during the height of covid, too). I thought shifting from adults to pediatrics would help and although it a did a little bit, I'm still incredibly depressed, lack motivation, and simply stuck. But at times I feel I don't deserve to feel burned out especially bc I'm only 1.5 years in. Anyway, I'm really glad you posted this. It feels very lonely sometimes but I find solace in knowing that I'm not the only one feeling this way. I just hope I can one day channel the courage you have to finally make a change.
@domenical.2261
2 жыл бұрын
Currently 5 months away from finishing Med school. I’m pretty sure I’m quitting after finishing it. I’m burned out, want time for my family and for myself. I pursued medicine because it was safe and I liked it. Now I don’t know what I’m going to do but I’m pretty excited!
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
You got this! I understand how crazy scary it can be, but I also know the relief of enjoying life now! I'm really happy for you in this next chapter :)
@Muskiehunter4841
8 ай бұрын
Five months away from finishing medical school. You should finish medical school. Once you finish, then you can decide what you wanna do. There are lots of other things you can do that don’t require more than just one year of internship.
@GG17250
Жыл бұрын
I'm the person you made this video for. THANK YOU!!
@SamanthaLane
Жыл бұрын
you're welcome! thanks for listening to my heart 💕 I'm glad we have each other!!
@kimibliss.
4 ай бұрын
What are you pursuing now? I feel this way today at 27 years old :/
@williamolsen8464
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 24 currently on my third year, and feeling pretty burnt out. I don't really enjoy my time at the hospital anymore, like I did at the beginning of the year. I feel like the whole time I'm there I'm just standing around not learning anything and generally being useless (feeling compounded by the fact that I'm on subspecialty outpatient clinics right now where I'm essentially shadowing providers). Every day, I wake up and feel fine when I go in, but then it's just a matter of time before some small problem makes me angry or frustrated and I feel shitty for the rest of the day. It's like I have no reserve left. At home on weeknights, all I really do is sleep (up to like 10+ hours a lot of nights now). I look forward to drinking a lot more than I used to. My friends notice that I'm more irritable. I don't work out nearly as much as I used to. I usually feel a lot better at the end of weekends/time off, but then I get slapped in the face with the sisyphean tasks of third year again first thing on Monday, and I'm right back where I started. One of the most bothersome things is that I'm also getting really cynical, to the point that essentially every time I see a bad outcome or a patient suffering, I think something along the lines of, "why does medicine have so much power and authority if this is the best we can do?" or "this person would have been better off if they had never even come to the hospital" or "I should have gone into research where you can actually do something good for the world rather than just dispense pointless, expensive treatments that make people suffer." I also have a lot of thoughts along the line of "you're not going to learn anything today because all this shit is below you" and "the expectations for you are so low and you're sufficiently smart that nothing you do today will affect your grade." Do I actually believe that stuff if I sit down and think through it? Definitely not. But it's like those thoughts are always sitting right at the edge of my thinking, ready to jump in the second I get a little bit down during the day. It's pretty exhausting trying to challenge them all the time, and they're definitely negatively impacting my ability to learn stuff in clinic. Needless to say, this is making it hard to get through the remaining (pretty tough) rotations I have left to complete. I don't know how much longer I can keep up the "interested med student" act and cynicism suppression that have pulled me through the last 6-8 weeks of feeling like this. I might just drop out. how do you deal with this kind of cynicism and burnout?
@gdaymates431
2 жыл бұрын
Do not drop out. You can do it. Everyone feels that way in school and especially medical school. I've seen enough videos of people struggling in school. Watch some of America Reveres videos. She is so real and also so positive and really inspiring. The thing is, you feel useless because you are useless. That's the point. You're meant to be there learning. Also, you're literally paying thousands of dollars to be there, so don't be afraid to be pushy and ask to do things. I am 36 years old. I have lived a whole life. I'm starting medical school next year. My cousin in law just became a dr in his 30s as well. Trust me, if I could turn back time, I would have set myself on this journey sooner. But I'm also glad I'm starting at my age because I've had enough time to work at enough jobs and meet enough people and had enough life experience to know that things worth fighting for are bloody hard mate! Do you know what the best feeling in the world is though? Climbing a really big mountain, getting to the top, and looking down and knowing that YOU DID THAT. From one stranger to another, I believe in you.
@gdaymates431
2 жыл бұрын
Also some tips, try and drink less/not at all. Go for a walk in nature. Make small choices every day to be happy and to find the joy in your life. Put headphones on and dance stupidly in the dark. Reach out to friends. Go see a movie. Remember your why. Why did you want to study medicine? Remember what your why is and print out a picture that resembles it and stick it on your desk where you study. There are so many things you can do with an MD degree. It will get you a lot further in life than most other degrees. Just remember how absolutely blessed you are. It's so easy to forget.
@sudharanimadaginal2728
2 жыл бұрын
What are you doing now
@Zestysarah
2 жыл бұрын
I understand this so much! I was always creative and wanted to be a fashion designer growing up, but somewhere I was brainwashed into thinking the only career that would give me respect was being a doctor, lawyer or engineer. So I graduated with my undergraduate degree or pre medicine with a 3.72 gpa and never applied to medical school. Iwent to New Mexico and worked on a ranch for a bit. I hiked, met fun people, and fell in love with the outdoors. I moved back in with my parents recently and am trying to figure out what the hell im doing with my life. I don’t know if I have the skills to make it through fashion school but I feel like maybe I should try. I care about people and stuff, but the moment I knew medicine wasn’t for me was when I got really into making lifestyle changes and transforming my health. I became a vegan, because I love animals, but I learned a lot about nutrition in the process. I learned a lot about the pharmaceutical industry and how medicine uses sometimes unnecessary surgeries to exploit people for money. When I was eating consciously, I was able to think clearly and gain more spiritual clarity-- something I don’t think I ever felt before in my life. I am happier, don’t care about materialism and the idea of “success” as much anymore. However despite the advances of medicine, I’ve seen spiritually and whole plant foods save people from conditions that the money greedy medical industry never could.
@yliadoflower3556
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I was interested in fashion as a little girl and hairstyling. But the interest faded as I got older. I always liked doing creative things tho. I wanted to be a PA when I was in undergrad only bc I felt like I had to but also bc I liked health. I graduated with a bachelor's in pre-med as well. The reason I didn't have the motivation to do PA school was bc of what you just mentioned. That natural remedies/foods can cure diseases way better than prescription drugs or medical treatments. PA school was never gonna teach this. I also learned about the ugly side of healthcare and pharmacy. After considering teaching for a while, I decided to give healthcare another shot. I like languages and decided to instead become a medical interpreter since I'm already familiar with healthcare. It's my current job but I really don't feel like I'm helping the patients rather helping to kill them. Providers prescribe meds for everything and patient's charts show a lonnnng list of medications 💊 . I'm not sure if I want to continue being here doing something I dont believe in. Reminds me of the whole reason I stopped pursuing healthcare in the first place. This, and the arrogant/rude/competitive atmosphere that healthcare seems to have (especially providers).. not sure if tht makes sense but it's a whole other topic.
@AM-kq6tv
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like nutritionist or naturopath sounds more up your alley
@brittany1701
2 жыл бұрын
Watching the creative side of you come back to life is so inspiring and I am incredibly proud of you 💕
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
love you- so thankful to have a best friend like you 🤍
@Emmiee114
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a 2nd year neurology resident and I just wanna leave the field of medicine altogether. I’m not happy at all and I feel like I’m not living anymore, just existing. I just don’t know what else I would do in my life…
@sunenabalhara4036
2 жыл бұрын
I totally understand you! It seriously feels like you’re just existing and nothing else. I’m in the same situation don’t know what I would do otherwise. It’s so disheartening honestly
@Emmiee114
2 жыл бұрын
@@sunenabalhara4036 it truly sucks. Especially that I don’t really know where to get help!! I feel like residency isn’t for me and I’m really tired of waking up every day feeling the same way…..
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Hi ♥ Thank you both for sharing your hearts in the comments. I was never a neurology resident, but I definitely understand how you're both feeling. It's hard with medicine because you spend so much time working towards your career, and it's hard to understand life outside of it sometimes. Especially since the amount of time you have to spend studying it (in order to get to the position you want to be in) is a substantial amount of time in your life. And for most people, this is the time of life where they're finding themselves (teens/20's/30's), but people in medicine don't have much time to focus on themselves. At least- that's the way I felt. I'm 27 now, and I finally feel like I'm able to process all of the "life things" that everyone else seemingly did when they were in their early twenties. And it's all because I finally set medicine down and I have the time now. I know I said this in the video, but medicine truly is a wonderful career. And if your heart is there for it, sticking with it is not the wrong decision (in my opinion). But if you feel like you're just going day to day and life isn't fulfilling to you, I don't think it's a bad idea to re-evaluate. And I know that's easier said than done. You've put an exceptional amount of time walking in this direction, and it's not easy to turn around. We may have different stories, but if I understand anything it's this... No one understands your story better than you. And no matter how much time you've spent on this, your decision is yours. And no one has to understand it but you. I wish you both the absolute best! And again- thank you for sharing here :)
@diniandasha1305
2 жыл бұрын
I did my pre-med and i got done at 30. Now i am 31 and was preparing for mcat and i realized what am I doing with my life? I am a float pool nurse and did not really know how I can advance myself in the career that I am in right now as I lost all the passion to be nurse. I took a break and started searching other options for myself so that i don’t stay at the bed side for the rest of my life. I realized that there are actually other degrees which could be fulfilling and could be completed in 2-3 years with little to no loans. So, i think I am at a better place right now. It took me a long time to let go of the idea to go to medical school but my family was very supportive and they told me you don’t have to be in school for 10 more years just to end up with huge amount of loan and no life. Kudos to people who go to medical school and make a difference. I respect all of them. I think its just a little late for me and my priorities changes once I turned 30. I would just say in the end do what makes you happy and one way or another you can make money but don’t end up your life doing something you don’t like.
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these encouraging words- I've reread this comment so many times in the last few days because it truly is so inspiring. I'm also so glad your family was supportive of your decision (this makes a WORLD of difference). And thank you for sharing a snippet of your story and experience to inspire here- I've learned the hard way that it's more important to follow your heart and your encouragement means so much to me! I'm in your corner and rooting for you, too ♥
@namuhammedrafi2895
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to be a doctor since 6th grade but overtime my passion for it decreased and i didn't notice it ,when i reached 12th grade i realized am not sure about it anymore but still decided to take a shot as it was my big dream ,after i got into the medschool the doubt just started growing , i just couldnt stop thinking of all the bad stuff about it , i was constantly crying and having panic attacks ,yh i had to quit it ,everyone was super dissapointed,but i felt like i got some weight off my shoulder ,right now i dont what i like anymore ,i dont know what i will do with my life. Do you all think its a good idea to just go with a career that i dont have any interest but allows me to have my lifestyle preference ?
@ZOE-i6c
Жыл бұрын
Never feel guilty for putting yourself first. I quit med school this year and it wss the best choice I made, The years I spent studing medicine drained me and I was constanly stressed and depressed. I think u should find a secure job that u enjoy for me I switch to dentestry so I can still be a doctor with less anxiety😅
@goggo4900
Жыл бұрын
I am a doc and going to quit after my contract is over in a few months 😊
@Richardwestwood-dp5wr
Күн бұрын
I wish you all the best my friend 🧡
@vibesandcooking
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a nurse practitioner. I needed this video. Thank you.
@brookesmith5265
2 жыл бұрын
It's like hearing my own story. I had a horrible 2021, only one year left of PA school, I felt like I couldn't leave... but I had the courage to do it. 6 months later & it's the best decision I've ever made.
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Hi twinny :) Literally the best thing I've ever done for myself. I felt so alone for so long, but hearing someone else say that they have the same exact story brings me comfort. I'm sorry you had to go through such a difficult decision, but our stories aren't over! Thank you for this comment ♥
@crazy4corbinbleux
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing. I withdrew during my clinical year of PA school this year. It feels so isolating bc everyone seems to have it together in my cohort. Thank you for sharing.
@samr.1073
11 ай бұрын
What did you decide to do instead ??
@oliviarobbins6108
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty! This is a really hard topic to talk about. I am really taking in everything that you say because I plan on applying to medical school. I'm about to graduate from undergrad and I'm going to become a medical assistant to gain more clinical experience to help beef up my application. I work as a care-taker in a non-professional clinical setting now and I love it I find so much joy in the ability to help others. The part of my life where I feel lost is school. This is because school is something that I have always had to work extremely hard at. I dont have a 3.8 GPA or higher. Honestly I have no idea how much your GPA and MCAT matters. I feel burned out. I have a lot of exposure to medicine because I have a special needs twin brother who is non-verbal, has autsim, congitively only 3 to 5 years old, he is deformed, and has many other health issues. I have had to help my mom take care of him growing up. I have grown up beside him, seeing my mom be the bigest advocate and struggle to find the best care for my brother and we were luckly enough to find some greatest doctors. Some of those doctors were also my doctors and they have had a very postive impact not only regarding my own health but my brothers as well. I often wonder if this is my true passion in life since I have had all this exposure. I have a passion for healthcare, what I mean by that is I have a passion for tyring to fix our often times awful healthcare system in America. I want to pursue medicine because the providers that have positivily impacted my brothers health for the better and medical sciences have always have been interesting to me. I would love to hopefully one day, be able to help maybe just one person as much as the providers that have helped my brother. I often doubt myself because I know medical school and PA school is very difficult. I keep thinking well if I just continue to have the passion and motivation then I can do it but honestly I'm not so sure that is true. I also can understand that being a PA or a MD is not as gorious as it seems. I apologize for my rambling I am just struggling in a similar way. I have no clue where to go next. Thank you for making this video to help open peoples eyes, like myslef. You are incredibly strong and brave and just know that there are good things to come!
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
First- I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for listening to my story and sharing your own life experiences. It's so important to be honest and your "rambling" is well worth your time (trust me- sometimes those incomplete thoughts need to be shared out loud, even if only for yourself). But I want you to know that I see you, and I hear everything that you're saying. While I went into medicine with the wrong intentions, I feel like your story may be slightly different. You seem exceptionally passionate about making a difference in the medical community, and I'm humbled by your character. It sounds like you have an enormous amount of exposure that could definitely benefit you, as well. I said this in my video- but medicine is a wonderful career. That's not to say that it's not challenging. Any graduate-level medical program is going to test your brain, spirit, and more importantly- your heart. I think you should evaluate your "why". Why do you want to do this? And also- is being a doctor, PA, NP, etc what you want to do within medicine? There are SO many people who reached out to me saying that they chose a different facet of medicine after being in school for a certain amount of years. There are so many areas that you can work in! You can even do something in the business realm too, if you think you'd be better in that area. In any case, I believe you'd make an excellent provider (if that's what you choose to do). Listen to your heart here- because that's ultimately what's going to get you through any tough moment ♥ Again- thank you so much for sharing. Your story has truly blessed me.
@oliviarobbins6108
2 жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaLane thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot. I think you're exactly right I just need to figure out exactly why I want to pursue medicine. This is why I am trying to gain my clinical experience, so I can learn from the experiences I am put into and really decide if this is exactly what I want to do. Again thank you so much for taking the time to respond back and provide adivce! It truly means a lot!❤️
@elizabethnava2002
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve literally have been praying whether I want to continue pursuing medicine whether becoming a PA or a Physician, but really making sure that it’s my decision, not others influencing that. I’m currently working in healthcare and see the day to day challenges we have. I’m not sure if you have had similar experience and I feel you in the age 😅🥺 Thank you again for sharing 💕
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for sharing your own thoughts here- it's much appreciated ♥ It's definitely hard to figure out if your decisions are your own or not (especially with career stuff). I'll be praying for you and this decision! You've got this, my friend :)
@shelleyseokim
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how honest you are, all the best to you and your health!
@fabienneperanovic1371
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually in my second semester of fashion school right now. I was really struggling with what path i should take after high school, I always wanted to go into medicine but when it was time to apply I noticed my reasons for it were the exact same ones you had... I sure was interested in the subject but more so I thought it was something prestigious to pursue, something people liked to hear. That is the reason I decided to apply to art university. I still don't think fashion is what I am going to do in later life, I miss scientific work etc. and that kinda makes me doubt the path I chose. But I also don't know what else I should pursue... I always loved the thought of studying music and classical piano but I know it is way to tough if you don't have the necessary talent. I'm only 19 and i guess I have time to decide what I want but I've been struggling so much with this. Thinking I was doing something right when I chose a creative path over a scientific one and now it feeling not completely right... it really stresses me out. Maybe somebody (or even you) can relate to that. I just really hope I will find something I'm truly passionate about, because I desperately want to learn and study and work towards a bigger goal. It is just really, really hard trying to figure out what that true path is for me. Loved the video btw, it was really encouraging!
@BlueBabyAkaAj
2 жыл бұрын
I'm applying to medical school however I am in my back up career of Healthcare IT and its amazing. But I love medicine.
@doktor3196
2 жыл бұрын
That lump in the stomach is not make belief. It's real. If this exit is giving you relief and financial alternative, you are FREE! I finished the whole process so I know. You're insight is dead on. I'm someone who's catching up on things I had to push aside during training. Cheers!
@chibaby800
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much. I am 24, feel like I’ve spent my whole life on this and also feel like I have no identity or skill outside medicine. I was really creative and full of joy, never understood how people even got depressed. Now I’m in the middle on board exams that have dragged on for so long and the anxiety and lack of concentration slows me down more. There’s that dilemma with thinking maybe you aren’t just hardworking enough and nothing in life comes easy especially when everyone around you in achieving so much so I’m confused if it’s just a situation of “don’t give up and work harder” or “ I’m unhappy doing this” If there’s anything that makes me sure I don’t want to be here is that if I have to go back 8 years in life despite all my achievement to change this career, I’d do it in a heartbeat. I believe God will come for me in this change and everything will work out. I can’t live the rest of my life unhappy
@kka2159
Жыл бұрын
Go.. and pursue another dream that will make you happy. It’s never too late.
@samr.1073
11 ай бұрын
What did you decide to do instead ?
@eniolamary4741
Жыл бұрын
Waoh! I have a similar story, I chosed it for the bad reasons, I had good grades even during my med studies, I am few months away from graduating and I just don’t want to go back to that life, everyone around me think I am either crazy or becoming lazy for not willing to pursue such a great career, I don’t even understand what's wrong with me, at least with your video I know I am not alone
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
did u leave?
@eniolamary4741
Жыл бұрын
@@aurora6310 yes, I have decided not to return, now I am trying and praying for a new career path that fulfill my goals and desired lifestyle
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
@@eniolamary4741 I’m a third year student nurse and i feel the exact same as you. Everyone thinks I’m being lazy etc but I really suffered badly with my mental health to the point I needed therapy.
@eniolamary4741
Жыл бұрын
@@aurora6310 I can relate, is therapy helping you?
@chibaby800
Жыл бұрын
@@eniolamary4741 wow this is really encouraging for me, I can see you’re Nigerian, although not sure where you schooled but it’s especially harder as a Nigerian trying to start life after school. I really want to quit too, the next step is just what’s holding me back
@noraaa8479
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you! Not many people have the courage to do what you did, I’ve been thinking of dropping out of medicine but I’m in my fourth year so it’s quite late now
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words 🤍 It’s never too late to follow what your heart is telling you! Speaking from everything you saw in this video- I feel like such a different person now and it’s only been two months! So much happier and lighter. Never forget to choose yourself in this life! Praying for you, my friend (in whatever you decide).
@dsudikoff
22 күн бұрын
My graduating class: 40% medical school, 40% law school, 10% business school. Yale President Kingman Brewster referred to it with sad resignation as "Grim Professionalism."
@jenniferhernandez9307
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for all your advice. 🥺 I am in this exact same position with my medical assisting job. I feel like I’ve wasted a year of my life to get certified and now a month in, I hate my job. I hate my life. I feel like death and have forced myself to stay due to “good pay” thank you so much, I am deciding to quit. ♥️
@Sarah-ty5ev
2 жыл бұрын
I quit my engineering job for similar reasons. Proud of you!
@MsSimsima22
Ай бұрын
I quit medicine best decision of my life, I finally found peace 🕊️ finally breath fresh air I can't stand the thought of being a doctor , I hate everything related to it , from injections , blood, smell of the hospital everything I was forced into medicine , by my dad ,to make his dream I gave up everything,my youth , happiness,personal life ...and at the end I get nothing,but depression, panic attack , and severe anxiety 😅 I'm finally free to be myself, the more I learn and read about self growth I figured out I was living a lie, medicine is Good and rewarding career,but not for me ...
@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938
Ай бұрын
It’s not what it used to be…forgive me for putting it this way…it’s become simply “a job” and a “commodity” and with the rapid growth of AI in the domain of medical diagnosis and treatment recommendations…the intellectual challenge is disappearing quickly. In five years…the joy and challenge of figuring out what ails a patient and offering a solution that makes them well, or at least allows them to live life again will be done by the machines…I don’t want to just be a button pusher…it’s already happened to a significant degree…kids in medical school, PA school, nursing school…they’re going to have a very different life from we “old heads”… 🤔 retirement is soon for me … I need to do something interesting yet not threatened by the machine…at least, not yet…
@MsJennjenn22
2 жыл бұрын
Im glad I came across your video! I was in my second semester of Nursing school, and I failed my final and was unable to continue with my cohort, my 21 year old niece passed away 2 days before my final. ( she was someone dear to me, some I interacted with everyday). since then I have been obsession with the idea to return to nursing school. although I quit my CNA job in December 2022 after working with covid for 10 months, if I am being realistic with myself, I think I know its a stable job and good income, so I am pushing myself to complete. coming from immigrant parents puts more pressure and being the first daughter out 10 kids to go to college. as well.
@divinebella
4 ай бұрын
I didn't know what to do..... Where i should go........ Felt like i didn't have any option.......
@jron107
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story🤍 I’m studying for the mcat right now and doubting everything… I’ve wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember, and I thought it was for the right reasons. I’m pretty burned out though and from here it will only get worse… the years of school and training ahead of me, hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, and everything I will have to sacrifice. Is it worth it? Only I can decide that for myself I suppose. So, I’ll keep praying and trusting that God will lead me to where I’m supposed to be.
@tarimo3241
Жыл бұрын
What did you decide?
@paradiseheaven
2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to go into fashion before i ended up going to medical school as well. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to go back to fashion. That feeling of it being too late really is there. Thank you for the video. Subscribed!
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
I understand that "too late" feeling as well- it's a mental game you play with yourself every day. Just remember- you're never too late to chase your passions. And going into medicine is a remarkable thing- you just make a decision for YOU, and you won't be wrong about it. Thank you for subscribing ♥
@heavythinker16
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I quit residency a few weeks ago and I had the same exact feeling - that I wasn't human. I felt like a zombie and I didn't like where I was and who I was. It's kinda hard to explain but I have a feeling you know what I'm talking about. I don't think I will quit medicine entirely, but I did leave a very toxic workplace. You are right, no one deserves to feel this way...life is too short.
@Dr_Analise
Жыл бұрын
No hate to anyone who quit medicine .. it is not everyone's cup of tea.. it's a hell of work and focus .. giving up the social events at times but it also gives u the most happiness when someone recovers ... Maybe everyone shud think hard before they want to go ahead .. there's alot more to life then just medicine but when u go in you should be ready
@Nonaime6
2 жыл бұрын
I just quit this times and i'm the happiest man in this world Please follow your dreams guys don't follow yout family they are not as you follow yoir heart
@sudharanimadaginal2728
2 жыл бұрын
I went into medicine without knowing about it and many times I wanted to quit but pushed myself as only one option left to pursue it n 5years I spent but still in 3 year I am feeling lost don't want to continue but parents say complete degree once and then u can do any other job with that degree I am depressed don't know what to do
@cruzan8183
Жыл бұрын
I have been a doctor for over 25 years and I am starting to feel burned out. The ridiculous hours are getting to me .
@loleetacrooks1317
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's like you were speaking my life and I cant say how much this impacts me. I honestly pray that you find geninue happiness and fulfilment in life.
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Loleeta! Thank YOU for listening to my story! I'm so appreciative and grateful for your comment and prayers ♥♥
@loleetacrooks1317
2 жыл бұрын
@@SamanthaLane You're most welcome ☺
@sewmininatasha6961
Жыл бұрын
I'm 19,and I thaught it is too late to quit premed.I was never passionate about science or medicine and followed that path for the wrong reasons.thank you for this💖.
@benditonafilo1295
Жыл бұрын
Me, by the other hand, I figured out at 27 that I want to become a Doctor. It's too late for me.😞
@sewmininatasha6961
Жыл бұрын
@@benditonafilo1295 Wish you all the best in life.When I saw people who are a lot older than me quitting med (like in this video) I decided to follow my passion
@Joyjoyjoy4
10 ай бұрын
@@benditonafilo1295it’s not too late at all! Like at all!
@mitrah5386
8 ай бұрын
same situation here. I lost myself in this. If I could sacrifice part of my body to not go through this, I would accept. It wasn't hard for me at all I always do very well in everything I get involved in but it was just killing me slowly, I literally hate it and myself while I am doing my job as physician.
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
you’re worth being happy and deserve that ♥️ I’m cheering for that for you
@Callmeperrys
2 жыл бұрын
I was fed up today, one more exam into completely finishing my med school classes in anticipation for graduation in December and applying for next year’s match . I hate that I drugged it out too long. I knew from year 3 that I wasn’t happy . Even got diagnosed with MDD, GAD n Social anxiety but I kept pushing because of the humongous debt . But today I chose me . Not thinking about the prestige of the career, how happy my parents would have been to see me graduate, the potential financial crisis I’m gonna b in , but for the first time in a long time I’m at peace . It’s even scary to me that I’m not in panic mode . When I left that clinic in my white coat I knew it was the last day I would wear that pretentious upper echelon piece of garment .
@sudharanimadaginal2728
2 жыл бұрын
Have you graduated or left medicine
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
can u update us pls
@elim211
Жыл бұрын
where are you noww
@drnatashahenry
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your transparency. ❤️
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening ♥
@misse2359
7 ай бұрын
thank you Samantha. I experienced my darkest era of my life during medical school and after finishing it I will quit
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry you went through that 😔
@marieazrak1951
2 жыл бұрын
You would be a awesome provider in my opinion and you can also be a lawyer at the same time. There's no reason y you can't have multiple degrees
@marykayandelle
2 жыл бұрын
omg, finish PA school and work part time
@neomatrix4412
5 ай бұрын
student loans ?
@dayanaraicaranom2190
2 жыл бұрын
This was a different perspective on quitting medicine for me, but thanks for this video so much! Wish you well
@samuellane6245
2 жыл бұрын
Proud of your bravery
@ElVlogDeDrew
9 ай бұрын
For me this happened exactly de same! I was a journalist working on tv etc and I feel it was not a job hahahahahaha and in my second year of nursing I quit
@DavideP91
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I feel the same, gonna quit, let’s keep in touch
@SamanthaLane
Жыл бұрын
would love to!
@flipthescript-surojitdas7529
Жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for making this video! ✨
@shirlsshirls8594
2 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me so much, thank you!
@tomy8339
2 ай бұрын
I'm very happy to see an honest person to admit she chose medicine because it's a "good profession" that makes good money. As someone who's been involved in allied health for almost 20 yrs, I've seen more than my fair share of rude, arrogant, uncaring and incompetent doctors that obviously don't like their profession and who probably ended up in medicine for the reasons you quit. I wish you the very best and know that whatever career you choose will be for the right reasons and that you will excel in it and retain your humanity.
@joannasen5232
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this interesting post .. “dehumanizing” seems really accurate according to my experience. Security is really nice but space to process your own thoughts and feelings is really nice too!
@joannasen5232
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for also highlighting how much mental space you’d have left for your family members..I think I feel like that.
@SamanthaLane
Жыл бұрын
so glad you can resonate 🤍 It was a difficult decision, but the family piece was what really struck me through it all
@Michevell
Жыл бұрын
I totally resonate with you. I needed to hear this because I am in the same boat. Best of luck to you I hope you’ve been doing well ❤
@SamanthaLane
Жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I'm wishing you the best ♥️
@ritaanderson819
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much sharing! As an NP myself, I know how important mental & spiritual health is for people in this field, and doing what feels right❤
@ar26122
7 ай бұрын
was in med school first year and literally I felt suffocated in it then i decided to change to Software engineering but now I think i lost that pride of being doctor and it so difficult for me and i don't know why i feel this and regret it and my heart is not at right place
@Skepticalstudent45
2 жыл бұрын
Second year US medical student 200K in debt, 200 more on the way. Passionate about science and educating others, empowering patients/people etc. However, beyond disappointed with the political and financially selfish status quo that has been upheld in so many ways. Occasionally wishing I went toward naturopathic medicine or put my drive toward a quicker ROI for humanitarian funding, but I’m hoping to bridge some of the gaps there and be part of the change we need in mainstream medicine, maybe even a facilitator of cultural progress if I can get myself to take on the spotlight correctly and trust myself to stick with it (tough to maintain hope there lately tbh). I worry regularly when it comes to maintaining the balance, but I worry even more for those who are in it for the reasons you described, roughly half my class seems to be this way, and is jaded/unsatisfied/rapidly aged etc. because of it. Thank you for sharing, I hope this message and reality check catches as many as possible before they experience much more existential strife. God bless you and your journey. I hope you continue to find what is authentically right for you and what you can do to serve others.
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Austin- thank you so much for saying these things. I'm humbled by your passion to "change the system". I believe the US truly needs this within the medical community (just from the small glimpse I was able to see). It eases my heart knowing there are people like you fighting for justice within this system. Again, thank you for sharing. It means a lot to me that you took the time to listen to my story and share a glimpse of your own thoughts. I wish you nothing but the best. You will, no doubt, be an incredible provider.
@mesharyfs
11 ай бұрын
its just healthcare.. healthcare workers are always overworked and they literally have no time to do anything
@adhamalmandalawi4609
4 ай бұрын
You are awesome. You are so honest and open. I struggled and am still struggling with medicine and I will quit as soon as I have the chance
@evangeliab9490
Жыл бұрын
I honestly feel that your major difficulties with pregnancy contributed a lot to this decision. Maybe a gap year to heal and recharge would be better in the long run. Your rationale behind the decision of pursuing medicine is not at all faulty. I hope you reconsider in the future
@DoubleOpposite
2 жыл бұрын
Another very bold example would be the myopia (nearsightedness) epidemic. Myopia is merely a muscle spasm caused by near work, which is then further aggravated by the use of minus lenses as they move the world closer optically - causing more myopia and eventually structural damage , etc, and the fact that by relaxing the muscle (plus lenses for reading, print pushing, etc) you could very slowly reverse it if it is mild. The mainstream hides this information and there are just a minority "second-opinion" professionals who try to change the industry and actually help their patients in this process. *This is all scientifically proven and has been for over 50 years.
@sashabrown6865
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story! God Bless :)
@SamanthaLane
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@crazyleaf257
Жыл бұрын
I totally relate to what u said about being so creative and wanting to go into that and being good at science. Ive always been interested in science. I became a massage therapist and while I love what I do sometimes I feel like I'm not a good enough massage therapist because I don't love all the extra little things that I see a lot of massage therapists do. I'm just like a meat-and-potatoes kind of massage therapist I just want to put my hands on you and that's it 🤣 I've been to continuing classes but I'm not really into implementing new techniques. What I really really want to do is help people to live healthy lifestyles and to live naturally
@lorijones564
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your courage. 😊
@Muskiehunter4841
8 ай бұрын
Medicine keeps getting worse and worse. And you’re right the training is dehumanizing. You’re the top of your undergraduate class and then you have to score in the top 5% on medical entrance exams then you get into medical school and they treat you like a child. Then you graduate medical school and you think you’re a great doctor, but then you go to your residency and again you’re treated like an idiot. That time you’re usually in your late 20s. You’re just expected to suck it up and grind through it. I did all of that. I’ve been practicing medicine for 20 years now. Decreasing physician autonomy, decreasing reimbursements, with increasing overhead, electronic medical records, taking the personalization out of even your medical documents, More entitlement of some patient all equals unhappy physicians. What I recommend to anybody going into medicine is to consider lifestyle of your job because anything you do over 1000 times becomes boring but what doesn’t become boring is your time at home and your personal life. Also think about a specialty where you don’t always have to deal with patients. Some kind of specialty where you get to do procedures typically give you a break from the grind of talking all day long to patients. Don’t get me wrong, some physicians can do that, but they are very rare. My father did that as a family practitioner. He is 80 years old and still works part time. but he is the exception to the rule. The happiest physicians, I know get to scrub into the operating room and check out of the constant chatter and increasing demands that are required of healthcare providers outside of the operating room. That’s my quick two. Cents.
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
I love this comment- such incredible career advice! “anything you do over 1000 times becomes boring but what doesn’t become boring is your time at home and your personal life” ♥️ I think it’s hard for some people to remember this when they’re trying to choose their career (I know that was my personal experience). Thank you so much for saying all of this!
@KakashiHatake-ox5fh
5 ай бұрын
Thank u so much for sharing this. I'm 19 and took a year off to prepare for medical entrance exam, the score of which helps u get into a medical college. But I decided midway that I don't wanna continue in this because I don't feel like I can sustain and be actually truly happy in that career. My parents are sad, especially my mum. She's asking me to be brave and not give up so quickly. I know I've probably wasted a year and a lot of money...but I don't think I want to continue with it. I'm not very sure at this point of what exactly I'll pursue if not medicine. But, God willing, I'll find that out. I just don't wanna make an emotional decision simply because my mother/parents believe I can be a doctor and that that's the best thing for me.
@SamanthaLane
5 ай бұрын
thank you so much for sharing your story as well! figuring out these life decisions is such a hard thing to do but it sounds like you’re trying to listen to what’s best for you, and I’m so happy to hear that 🩷 your emotions are important and I’m glad you’re so in-tune with them 🫶🏼 you aren’t alone!
@gerxiong18
6 ай бұрын
I was so set on PA during college and after graduating i took one gap year to work in healthcare. I have applied to the program 2 cycles in a row with only rejections. Its been 3-4 years now after graduation and im still struggling financially working only minimum wage health care jobs. I dont have the passion to apply a third time and im starting to see that PA is not my dream job anymore. its not worth rewriting/renewing my whole application, the hundreds of dollars spent on people to revise my essays and to apply, findings LORs, shadowing ans volunteering hours, interviewing, surviving the rigorous didactic year, traveling for clinic rotations, the DEBT, and most importantly my mental health. I regret not going for nursing earlier because i now see how much more options i will have as a nurse while still making good money. Plus, i can always go for NP if i still want to become a provider so i believe i will have no regrets going for nursing this year. It just sucks that all the hard work i did for PA was for nothing.
@SamanthaLane
5 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry it’s been such a tough road for you 😔 Not a lot of people talk about how DRAINING the application process can truly be. I’ve met so many nurses and NPs who love their job, and I’m so happy to hear you’re taking this route 💙 You’re going to be an awesome NP one day (if that’s what you decide)!
@crystalpearl1808
2 жыл бұрын
PA school is not medical school .
@qq3801
2 жыл бұрын
not once she mention she was in medical school. She leaves medicine. Medicine is composed of more than medical schools and medical doctors.
@aurora6310
Жыл бұрын
Medicine can be anything health related she didn’t say medical school
@marianavieira6463
Жыл бұрын
How do you figure out what to do after? I'm so lost... I'm a pre med and I kinda feel the same but I am already on uni and Idk what to do... My dream is to be able to travel a lot and help people in any way, if it could be on poor developing countries or on places with natural disasters like rn on Turkey, even better. But I also need some financial security... What should I do?
@chibaby800
Жыл бұрын
I can tell you that I felt these same feelings in premed but kinda relaxed as my grades were good. Now I’m done with med school and wish I said something the first time I thought about it in med school. Premed is really early and I’d advice you leave if it’s not feeling right. However I feel for you as it’s harder for us outside the US. Thinking of where to start from especially when there isn’t a realistic back up plan financially. Maybe try talking to friends you went to school with prior to med on careers they’re in, start side hobby or hustle that can somewhere be lucrative. It’s hard and I hope things work out for you.
@MagdyDoze
Жыл бұрын
thank you for delivering this message, I'm almost 32 years old now & yes, I'm really considering shifting my career to software engineer which I always wanted in the first place
@sumanriar5392
6 ай бұрын
I really needed this today 😢 I am feeling the same way you were feeling right now. I am trying to make the right decision for myself, and I think leaving medicine or taking a break from it is the best for me.
@SamanthaLane
5 ай бұрын
I’m sorry you’re going through this decision 😔 It’s such a tough choice to make. Your heart is so important, and I’m glad you’re trying to listen to what’s best for you 🫶🏼 Sending you so much love 💘
@ObeyAmmalol
Жыл бұрын
Relatable I'm soo afraid to tell my mom/family
@BlueBabyAkaAj
2 жыл бұрын
Caught me with :"I prayed really hard.." subscribed
@abidachaudhry6535
11 ай бұрын
We love you you telling the truth
@thuydao8002
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.. I can relate to everything you said and it's such a relief knowing that I'm not the only one. Thank you again.
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
you are 100% not alone! and your experience is just as valid ♥️
@zyychi
Жыл бұрын
I am currently in this position. Thank you for encouragement and giving me hope.🤗
@crazyleaf257
Жыл бұрын
Wow that's really brave
@abidachaudhry6535
11 ай бұрын
Strong brave women
@NadifoAbdi-i9r
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this, I really needed it. I am 6 weeks in to PA school and I am so drained. I want to quit so bad but afraid to explain this to my family. I have felt so dead the past 6 weeks than I felt in my entire life.
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
PA school can be so so stressful and draining- I completely understand! I have so many friends who powered through that and are now wonderful PAs and love their job too ♥️ definitely try to evaluate why you want to leave and make sure it’s the right decision for you long term- either way, you are never alone 🫶🏼
@misspia4142
11 ай бұрын
I was in PA school too and left for the exact same reasons as you
@SamanthaLane
6 ай бұрын
♥️ praying you have all the happiness you deserve in whatever direction you go!
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