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Real Talk E1: Dealing With Depression as a Medical Student

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Hey everyone! Today I'm talking about how I manage depression and anxiety on the day to day as I make my way through medical school. 300-400 physicians commit suicide per year. Suicide is more common in physicians than it is in the non-MD population. 28% of residents experience an episode of major depression during their training. THESE are the reasons that I decided to make this video!
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@Medumentary 6 лет назад

Quick Disclaimer: These opinions are my own and do not represent medical advise. I am NOT a physician. Please seek information from your own primary care provider or psychiatrist regarding the management & treatment of your depression, anxiety or panic disorders!

@raadalawamleh9420 3 года назад

Duh!

@fatimasaeed8102 3 года назад

im a first year med student and I wish I never stepped foot in this field. I have never felt more overwhelmed. comparing myself and my grades to everyone else around me makes me feel like an absolute idiot. I don't understand how everyone else is able to succeed so easily yet when I try my hardest I just fail worst than before. I used to wish id fail so I can just change majors but now if I fail I feel like it'll be the final push for me to end it. its tiring to exist when everyone around is telling you you aren't trying hard enough when you're giving it your all. I don't know what to do anymore. lol sorry to spill my heart out but feels good to vent

@basmaaaa7253 3 года назад

Hi love daily reminder that you're no alone❤❤❤

@fatimasaeed8102 3 года назад

@@basmaaaa7253 bless your heart its easy to forget and only focus on the bad. I hope you're doing well

@walaagranger377 3 года назад

,I can totally relate to your story

@Ana-gq7ce 3 года назад

Girl, can't you change career? I worked as a firefighter till I realised it was REALLY bad for my mental health. Trust me, no career or job is worth your health! I had my breakdown in 2017 and started recovering last year. I wish I had changed career the 1st year to be honest

@yowhattupitzbigchungus4971 2 года назад

How are you now? You are not alone ❤️

@emmaakim7337 4 года назад

The thing is i just can not study

@SoVidushi 3 года назад

Any luck so far?

@ray-bq7is 3 года назад

right? it's like just a feeling i can't explain

@davinfernandothelegend 3 года назад

Same here I’m tired of it

@boredshrimp9425 2 года назад

Me too, I can't study

@bellepetite5897 2 года назад

🥲

@azzazz4549 4 года назад

How did you succeed as a student if you have depression . . . Your memory and concentration is none existent when you have depression

@nomdeplume1358 4 года назад

dude...i feel like i have 3 brain cells left

@shafira4256 3 года назад

Me :)

@monukeys1105 3 года назад

@@nomdeplume1358 me too man

@monukeys1105 3 года назад

I was a bright student but now i just can't read with this depression . I guess this year I am gonna fail 😂

@Roberta-wu7bd 3 года назад

@@monukeys1105 same... i was always an all A student... now im almost quitting my education

@nomdeplume1358 4 года назад

I'm still in school and struggling with with depression. My mental health has never been the best since I started high school in 2015, I've had recurring depressive episodes but I was somehow always able to power through. Last year I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and panic disorder. I managed to get my panic attacks under control but I slipped into another depressive episode right before I started A Levels this year and this time it completely derailed me, impaired me, I couldn't concentrate in class, I was in this constant low mood, I'm always fatigued, I was having this constant brain fog and every time I got home all I wanted to do was sleep. Then came the suicidal thoughts, I started cutting again which is something I haven't done since 2016. I wanna tell my mum that I need help and I want to go back to therapy but I don't even know how to bring it up. She's probably just going to brush it off or take me to church or something but I need help because I cant keep going on this way.

@tebogomch9955 3 года назад

I really hope you're doing okay

@monukeys1105 3 года назад

How are you now my dear ?

@sephanimaddage1176 3 года назад

How are you now?❤ Have you tried to go to therapy? I hope you're okay now...🌱❤

@atomic_szn4891 2 года назад

i hope your okay🥲

@amystroud9625 6 лет назад

Thank you for doing a video about this! It’s something that often goes unspoken especially in medical school. I’ve struggled with anxiety and panic for a few years, but it always good to hear different ideas for how to cope. You gave me something’s I need to do for myself to make sure I’m taking care of me :)

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

Glad to have helped in some way

@ryanfischer8862 5 лет назад

This is a great video, and definitely not a topic talked about enough despite its prevalence. It must have taken a lot of courage to make this video. It is commendable how much you have helped people even prior to finishing medical school (and by helping aspiring physicians with their mental health in medical school it is sure to radiate out to the lives they will touch through the profession...).

@Alaafa 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for making this video! It feels good to know that I'm not alone in this. I'm a second year med student and I just can't cope with my depression. I'm barely passing my exams, failed 3 classes already and my gpa is a mess. Even though I really care about studying and I can't imagine myself anywhere else beside med school, but this year has been devastating for me. I decided that I will seek help and talk about it. Living with failures is not fun and I'm so sick of it. Sorry for the rant, and again, thank you for making this video.❤❤

@drmathias9248 5 лет назад

sorry....

@Medumentary 5 лет назад

I'm glad this helped you feel less alone and that you're going to seek help

@lera_belyanina Год назад

Hey! How are you? Hope everything is ok

@Alaafa Год назад

@@lera_belyanina Wow. Thank you so much for replying and reminding me of this comment which I can not remember writing but I sure do remember how it felt back then. I failed that year, and had to redo 5 classes all over again, which was surprisingly needed in order to sort my issues out. I reached out and seeked help with my depression, and it got so much better since then. Right now I still struggle more than an average non-depressed student, but at least I'm enjoying studying medicine, and I'm passing!!!!!!!!! Depression still hasn't fully gone, but I can manage it more now, and those severe episodes of not being able to get out of bed or even brush my teeth are gone thankfully. Therapy takes time, your body needs time to heal, even from psychological disorders like depression, so be patient and do not give up on yourself. I'm really glad I didn't back then. Again, thanks a lot for replying. I teared up remembering how far I've become and how many obstacles I overcame to be where I am today.

@lera_belyanina Год назад

@@Alaafa I'm so happy to hear that you feel better! I deal with anxiety as a 2nd year medical student and your comment gave me hope! Thank you so much!

@Melanie-zh9up 6 лет назад

It's really great you are talking about this! I definitely feel like it's taboo in the medical field and more open discussions need to be had. Loma linda alone has had 3 resident suicides since last July and they have truly failed at remedying the situation and providing any type of action that will help their staff moving forward. Thanks for sharing your story! Look forward to watching more from this series!

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

That is horrifying! 3 in the same hospital alone...that's unacceptable. I hope that the more we talk, the more we can inspire people in power positions to affect change. I know I'm going to fight hard for this when I'm in an administrative position.

@davinfernandothelegend 3 года назад

In my fifth year ,I’m depressed as fuck , I don’t feel like touching a book 😭

@sephanimaddage1176 3 года назад

I hope you're doing okay...❤🌻

@yowhattupitzbigchungus4971 2 года назад

Any improvement? Good luck

@dredakin 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. Keep up the great work!

@FS-td3og 3 года назад

More on this please!! I really want to hear about how you deal with acute episodes as well and any other coping mechanisms you can offer. 1st year med student here.

@aishwaryasahu540 3 года назад

This video is so helping. Just helpful. Please do make more videos on this same topic. Loved it. ❤️

@hisbrideandwhitecoat 2 года назад

Great content! As a third year, Osteopathic Medical student myself. Sending blessings and glad you are speaking about these topics!

@droidattac7377 3 года назад

Great video! This is a topic that I have been thinking about recently, as someone who has had depression and anxiety their whole life and struggles with motivation towards school a lot (not a med student, but a music ed.). I do have one point that I'd like to bring up concerning the one tip you gave about forcing yourself to go out and socialize when you feel depression sinking in. As someone who is introverted (idk if this has any play in this or not), sinking into depression and then forcing myself to do something other than fully embracing the depression would do more harm than good. I've been told that my whole life up until recently, when with my therapist we talked about how to handle depressive episodes. For me personally, it's critical that I let myself descend into that darkness and let myself stay in bed all day/don't shower/eat whatever. When I let myself do this, I can bounce back faster as I've let the storm pass with trying to meet it with any resistance. Part of the reason why I wanted to look up this topic was because I wanted to know if med students are even able to do this, so it's interesting hearing the point of view from someone who seems to thrive off socialization. I am curious if any med student introverts or someone with introverted-tendencies would like to weigh in on this.

@priyankaperera7686 3 года назад

Thank you and God Bless. This has been very helpful. Wish you all the very best and every success. 👏👏👏

@futuredoc8238 6 лет назад

Love your videos. I recently started a channel for pre-meds. This is a great subject to address. I look forward to more of your videos!

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

The more we talk about it, the more others will (hopefully) feel comfortable opening up to someone about it too!

@DoctorDisney 6 лет назад

Thanks for talking about this!!!

@teanonkovic860 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm trying to get into medical school in Croatia and I don't want to self- diagnose myself but I'm gonna definitely plan to see a psychiatrist soon because I every day is a struggle even for a little things. I tend to feel very depressed every single day and asking myself whether is med school really a choice for me. It's soo hard ttk get myself to study and I tend to isolate myself from other people often. Also I have a feeling that my life has apsolutely no meaning. I know that's not true but I'm sure that your advices will help me. Thank you again and wish you all the best! :)

@Roberta-wu7bd 3 года назад

hej kako si sada? sve sto ste naveli je tocno i za mene :/ zelim upasti u med fakultet ali skoro i odustajem od cjelokupne edukacije.. ne znam trebam li ici psihijatru jer imam osjecak da nista nece pomoci... nadam se da si ti dobro

@someone-jf7vj 3 года назад

@@Roberta-wu7bd ej, evo i ja s istim problemom. Sutra bi se trebala čut s psihijatrom, jer je malo nezgodno sad zbog korone i svega. Iskreno, i ja sam skoro u potpunosti odustala, ali kad već imam neku mogućnost zatražiti pomoć valja probati

@Roberta-wu7bd 3 года назад

@@someone-jf7vj ponosna sam na tebe sto si odlucila potraziti pomoc! znaj da nisi sama i u ovome smo skupa🥰 saljem ti sve tople pozdrave i znam da ti to mozes, ily

@lauracontribution506 3 года назад

Love this video!!!

@sugaarmyradhika1792 3 года назад

I m preparing of an entrance exam to enter into medical school but somehow due my depression , hopeless Ness,family issues,lack of emotional support ,lack of opportunities , availability of resources,lack of self discipline m struggling to find myself.i used to be a good singer but now I lost myself ,I lost all my passion for music or anything.i just don't enjoy anything .lost my interest in love ,music ,friends,skills tht I used to do .overall I m done!

@emmajohnson1744 6 лет назад

It is very brave of you. I think that you are a strong and smart lady with lots of potential. Really wishing you the best with your career and health. Keep moving🏋️‍♀️.

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

Thank you Emma that is very sweet!

@anshudeo9224 2 года назад

I am sobbing in tears for no important reason actually. I just missed my class of bp measurement and I just feel like I will never be able to be a good practitioner in future

@anshudeo9224 2 года назад

Although it is stupid still I am here and can't stop

@hienienguyen6766 4 года назад

Yeah this is too common for a lot of people. It was too much for me for anxiety.

@ridaeman5794 3 года назад

Thankyou for this video

@chenyolanda3012 3 года назад

I am a student studying science in Uni. I am hesitant to try medication, since I heard antidepressants can cause decline in memory. I am worry that taking meds will make my grades lower, but I am not motivated to study now since I am feeling sad all the time. Do u notice if medication affect your ability to study ? Any advice will be appreciated! Thank you making video like this, I feel less alone to know there are others like me.

@tawseeftaher9109 2 года назад

12:05 thank you so much for the suggestions

@Mariaignaciamontane 5 лет назад

Hi! I am a Chilean doctor in your same situation. Im trying very hard to change things about it. Please let me know if you have papers or evidence or studies with succesfull with interventions about it

@dejanoduncan2725 6 лет назад

great video. Do you think someone with depression and anxiety can be a psychiatrist ? Also, can you talking about being a medical student and having a learning disability

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

I hope so, because I'm likely going into psychiatry 😂. As for practicing with a learning disability, that is a great topic. I don't feel well versed enough to talk about it at this point, but I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future!

@ronant567 4 года назад

Can you make a second video on this please?

@sabrinaalexandra9902 2 года назад

I'm studying social work in college. I'm redoing my first year due to my mental health acting up. I have had mental health issues since I was 15. Last year around november it started getting bad again and my depression got the best of me. I stopped going to work. I stopped going to school which is why I'm redoing the year. My teacher is aware of my situation and she's amazing!! But i honestly don't know what to do. I already missed the first 2 weeks. I could've gone today but I chose not to put an alarm so i wouldn't get up and now i hate myself for it. I have also been self harming more often and just struggling to eat. At this point, i have no idea what to do to get my life back together. It honestly feels like this huge mess that i made and its all my fault

@yandangao9258 2 года назад

I dropped out of college for 4yrs, and now I am re-enroll in college again, this semester my depression got be bad suddenly. I know your feeling, it's so hard!!!!!!

@kombatkid2000 2 года назад

I've struggled with a very similar issue and still do. Hopefully, things are getting better for you. I know I'm just a random person, but if you need anybody to talk to, feel free to send a message my way. You've got this! 🙏

@istib4207 2 года назад

4th year finals in 2weeks, and I'm overwhelmed, i dont want to give up but i really cant concentrate. I can't study. And yes I'm having a depression episode. 😶😶😶

@Meghdeep1000 2 года назад

Tomorrow is my Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology internal practical assessment. I'm a 3rd year dental student from India, staying far from home alone. I have anxiety attacks from 1st year before every exam-days, especially for the subjects that I've read well through out the year, even if it's an internal assessment. My Dad is also doctor, he tries to calm me down over call during attacks. I study all round the year but just before exam, in fear of getting supplementary(back) in any subject or it seems like that topics I'm seeing through before night of exam, i just can't remember everyline or most of it after sometime, then I freak out. But my results are avarage-good, getting 65 - 70 percent marks in the last 2 years. I just don't know what to do! Next year is THE FINAL YEAR, 8 SUBJECTS, 12 TO 15 BOOKS, I don't know if I can continue my BDS or not, because of this anxiety attacks. Please help me out.

@freshtoast3879 Год назад

How'd it go?

@crapcrap1786 2 года назад

I don't know if i have depression but i feel so useless and garbage at school. I am in my first clincal year and i can't bring myself to write one history let alone study. I feel all the doctors and the students in my group judging me. It's so tiring and embarasing . I would like to study but i just really can't and don't want to . I feel there is no point in me studying i am dumb and gonna forget and embarase myself anyway.

@Bratsandra 4 года назад

I feel like somthing is wrong with me it happened recently I cried at work today idk what wrong with. .me I feel tired and cant concentrate 😔😔😣

@farihahafiz8200 4 года назад

Sandra rose so sorrry I cried today too!! I’m a medical student between😭😩💤

@ashleymiller5938 6 лет назад

I can't remember if this was a Canadian only specific thing or US but I'm in a Pre Health Science program in college and our program head stated at orientation that 1 out of every 4 students (college and university combined - all types of programs - this would include medical and health care specific programs) will deal with a mental health crisis while in school. I feel like in the back of my mind I always assumed that depression and anxiety and mental health issues were common but to actually hear a number, that was crazy. I struggle with mental health and have for a really long time, and one of my biggest fears about it is that I automatically assume that nobody else is like me, or that nobody else experiences what I do, but it's not true. It's just strange how these instances are all of a sudden popping up and suddenly people are talking about it but it's a very needed conversation.

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

I hadn't heard that stat in particular, but the numbers that I've read about are horrifying. I'm so glad you've been reminded that you're not alone when people post on social media about their experiences. That's my goal! We're all just trying to get by without letting anyone see our flaws. But flaws are human and it's time to start recognizing that they are normal. Lots of love!

@drsharma922 Год назад

Did you use any medicines?

@ashleyh8352 6 лет назад

Did you include your personal experience with anxiety and depression in your application (LOA, ABS, etc.)? I listen to the Medical School HQ premed podcast and heard that one should actually NOT include that information about themselves (even if it explains what has sparked your passion for medicine) because you don't want to give medical schools any reason to doubt your ability to excel in a stressful environment, or because if you drop out due to mental illness it makes them look bad. The main speaker in this podcast has sat on many admissions boards (in the US) and has also had students not be accepted because of their mental illness history, even if they're stable now. I can't believe we're still having to hide issues like this, no matter how mild or severe, just to make it seem like we're good enough to achieve our goal. What do you think?

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

I think that is ridiculous, but unfortunately a sad reality. I didn't share my personal experiences with depression and anxiety in my medical school applications for that very reason. But I DID share about my exposure to others who experienced those things. Every time I post something honest about my struggle with mental health I feel like I'm jeopardizing my future credibility, but at the end of the day nothing will change if no one starts speaking publicly about it 🤷🏼‍♀️

@drew4021 5 лет назад

@@Medumentary you should be equally cautious if not more so -as I have found out personally -when applying for residency. They really look at everything and will go over your app with a fine tooth comb before even granting an interview

@Ali-xu9gr 4 года назад

Tomorrow I’ve final, 9 subjects in one exam💔💔 this is really killing me I can’t handle it

@leydamvillagrasamendez417 4 года назад

how did it go?

@rachelelizabethschneider2974 4 года назад

I know this comment was written 2 months ago, but I hope you're okay...💔

@SoVidushi 3 года назад

I'm in school and I'm a mess.

@zatunjamsa 6 лет назад

How many months were you in the Caribbean, at that school?

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

@user-jk6ei6vj2p 3 года назад

thank you

@livfox9214 5 лет назад

What should I don’t know how to deal with depression and anxiety I never get help I’m 17 I don’t know what to do I was think about her help and I been experiencing this for the past two years high school was nightmare I just could not handle going to brickmortar school I switch to online school and my family don’t even know the really reason I hate to go to a regular school and I did thought about committing suicide but I can’t and I don’t want to give up on my self I just tell myself tomorrow will me a better day I’m a senior right in high school and I went back to my old brick-and-mortar school then return to online school I would love to go and graduate from my local high school but as right know I need to get the help I need and really don’t know how to get the help I need

@Medumentary 5 лет назад

Please know that you have value and have an AMAZING future ahead of you! Things WILL get better. While this is *not* medical advice, I think the best thing you can do for yourself is go to a doctor (can be a general physician, does not have to be a psychiatrist though they may refer you to one) as soon as possible, and tell them exactly how and what you are feeling. They'll be able to give you a variety of options regarding potential medical treatment, therapy, and resources to help you get through this difficult time. Wishing you the best

@sandyjk2210 2 года назад

1 very simple thing you can do: Keep 1 baby pet (preferably yellow Baby parrot/ puppy) and look after them. I bet u will forget world and start enjoying their innocent/cute world.

@UdoADHD 6 лет назад

My family owns a medical care building and the cardiologist in our building committed suicide. Man with 3 kids, Wife, successful private practice... hung himself...

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

That is just tragic. When you're that depressed, you stop caring about who or what in your life depends on you. All you can think about is not wanting to feel the way you do any more. Heartbreaking.

@armandosoto2267 5 лет назад

Please !

@abdelrahmanmohamed9837 6 лет назад

As a medical student I will not watch a 20 min video 😂 but anyway you are amazing

@Medumentary 6 лет назад

All good 😂

@Rachel_Tensions 3 года назад

@SoVidushi 3 года назад

Same

@freshtoast3879 Год назад

@@SoVidushi u ok now?

@velaudankutty 6 лет назад

You are very beautiful :)

@lochan8180 2 года назад

2021 was the hardest, darkest time of my life. I was physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually BROKEN. But now I feel genuinely GRATEFUL and BLESSED that I had to go through that phase because GOD has graciously REVEALED Himself to me in miraculous ways. I am fortunate that He allowed me to know Him at a very young age, but this year is SPECIAL because of what WE (yes, GOD and me) have been through last year. He showed me how POWERFUL prayers truly are when I started to focus on WHO HE IS rather than who I am, on WHAT HE CAN DO rather than what I deserve. The experience was MAGICAL. He showed up BIG TIME and assured me that HE is indeed a LISTENING and RESPONDING GOD. Oh how my faith has skyrocketed as a result! Now more than ever, I have very bright HOPE for my future because I personally experienced how RELIABLE God is. And for that I will forever be grateful. GLORY BE TO GOD, MY EVER FAITHFUL FATHER. ♥️♥️♥️ To everyone who's struggling right now, please know that GOD LOVES YOU. He wants to help you and give you peace. Please surrender your burdens to Him and allow Him to move in your life. "Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My Name. He will call on Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." (Psalm 91:14-15) Please hold on to this bible verse because WHATEVER GOD SAYS, HE FULFILLS. ✝️

@Elaria5275 4 года назад

This video was amazing! Thank you for being so brave and talking about controversial topics! Please make another video on how to cope with acute depression ♥️