Sunday, February 12, 2012
Perspective
I've been in a very whiney mood lately, in an "I'm tired and I don't want to do overnight ICU call and I just want to be on vacation already" kinda way. But then tonight, while filling out another consult sheet and contemplating all the tasks between me and (hopefully) some sleep, I witnessed a young woman approaching death in the bed across from me. And suddenly was reminded of how unbelievably lucky I am.
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Medicine has a funny way of doing that, huh!
Nevertheless, I hope you get some sleep soon!
Yes! Lots of sleep please! And you didn't sound whiny to me. Just a bit overwhelmed. Still, I'm always encouraged that you find the positive!
Everything is better after some sleep. I don't think that I could deal with the dying that you see on a regular basis. I know that sounds ironic given my studies in pathology, but I prefer to only have to deal with the aftermath and not have to witness the struggle. I admire that you can be a part of that every day and still keep going back.
Sometimes, gratitude hits us in the face. It's those of us who can see it for what it is, who live the best life.
Breathe in, breathe out. :)
Wow. What a moment. I hope you are getting some sleep!
Sharp Incisions - I'll be sleeping in a few short minutes...can't wait!
Missmcracken - I do my best to find the positive (or at least to not focus overwhelmingly on the negative on the blog).
Thatgirl - I totally understand how you feel like your work is easier to deal with than direct patient contact. It's easier to detach when you're not being witness to people's suffering directly.
Just Me - It's true. Appreciating what we have definitely does make us enjoy life more.
Kate P - Sleep soon. Looking very much forward to it.
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