marthasunny
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Hi!
After studying months for Step 1, I have realized that I have let go of any hint of a social life. I hardly talk to my friends because I study all of the time. When the exam is over, it's going to be very awkward for me to return to friendships. I feel extremely socially isolated, and I was wondering if any of you were having similar experiences. Does becoming a physician and studying for the USMLEs make you lonely? How do you deal with the loneliness?
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| md2besoon
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I have the same experience....my advice is stay with the people studying like you, on the other hand if your friends are really friends they should support you and understand you...just stay on track and study...
be well...
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| alice8
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i didnt experience something like that ,but maybe i get used to being lonely and i dont feel lonely most of times if i only have myself...but if i feel bad about my situation and get bored from being lonely i would make my one day or one afternoon like an entertainment day once or twice a week...going a movie ,drinking something with my friend on saturday nights really gives relaxation and keeps relationships close ,or only invite some of my friend to my house to watch dvd or play cards...i think there are lots of options ,we dont have to lose something while we are fighting for a carrier..good luck and best wishes
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| mjl1717
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Martha sunny I can empathize with you. 1) Its one thing being alone and another being lonely. 2) Im not sure if its fortunate or unfortunate but this field calls for the ultimate sacrifice inorder to have total independence. (Id say there is no other field where you have to put in as much energy,$$$, time and sacrifice, agood family support structure will TRY to give support,not being in the field,but the other half or better half will not say "go reaad the first chapter in Harrison" they're likely to say lets go socialize". 3)Lastly Id say you did a lot to become a M.D. and shortly with intense focus you Will see the light. I agree to be successful in this field you almost have tobe like a hermit. YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT ALONE-I talking about the most serious driven student/doctors. As said above try to stay near (sometimes anyway with people inyour field) and once in a while take a break. Hope this helps.
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| Ouli Maty
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Yes but five min of your time to call your best friend or someone who cares about you won't heart much.
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