Being in medicine is an incredible honor while at the same time can be extremely draining on your personal life. … At times it seems our altruism is taken advantage of, and we are expected to be affable, able, and available at all times no matter what. … While I personally try to always be there for my patients, I also have to break away and live my life or there is no joy. … Finding the balance between living the dream as a doctor and dreaming to live the life I want with my family and friends can be very difficult to balance. … It is a balance I think I have always been aware of. I try to be there for my wife and my kids to share those special day to day moments. … Next time you see your healthcare friend tell them thank you. Because many live a very unbalanced medical life, and it can be very mentally taxing. … #mentalhealth#medical
Doctor Ricky
Being in medicine is an incredible honor while at the same time can be extremely draining on your personal life.
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At times it seems our altruism is taken advantage of, and we are expected to be affable, able, and available at all times no matter what.
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While I personally try to always be there for my patients, I also have to break away and live my life or there is no joy.
…
Finding the balance between living the dream as a doctor and dreaming to live the life I want with my family and friends can be very difficult to balance.
…
It is a balance I think I have always been aware of. I try to be there for my wife and my kids to share those special day to day moments.
…
Next time you see your healthcare friend tell them thank you. Because many live a very unbalanced medical life, and it can be very mentally taxing.
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#mentalhealth #medical
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