Cold Feet

[spaghettify]

It really sucks that now I'm having serious second thoughts (again) about going into medicine. Except this time it's not so much my own worries that have brought this bought of fear on, but the concerns of others

Comments

Poor Advice

[dukeofwulf]

I think I'll try to help you think, at least, since I was in your situation a few years back and I think I made the right decision in the end

Re: Poor Advice

[spaghettify]

I'm sorry I never commented back. I guess I got really busy thinking and neglected any response. Your advice has probbly been the most helpful because it was what I think I was looking for - someone to say it's ok to change your mind but it has to be because you want to change it. It seems amazing that so few would have suggested that!

Anyway I'm sticking with the plan. I actually did exactly what I need to do, although a little late in the process...I started volunteering in the hospital. I've found I still like it. I want it, so yeah...I'm still weary of things in medicine (typical 60-80 work week), but I think I figured out where my main concern was and where all those fears were stemming from - fear of rejection and failure. Entirely stupid motivations to shy from a field I like, but there you go - we're all human right?

Anyway, thanks again for the advice...it made me think. And i'm glad that I pulled you our of the darkness...too bad i slipped away for so long myself! I need to try to post here more. :)