Get ready to have a lot of bad days in medicine for different reasons.
Usually I cope with things by:
1. Candy. Usually gummy bears, sometimes Smarties. It's usually how I start coping after a rough day at work
2. Suppression. I force myself to not think about what happened/what was said when it crosses my mind. It'll happen to you
3. Never hurts to have a beer or three in moderation
4. Focusing on what I could've done better. I've never caused an adverse outcome but there were always was I could've been more efficient and effective
5. Talking to a friend in medicine. They're more likely to understand you than anyone else.
6. Sleep. Sometimes you nee d a break from consciousness
7. PC games. Mindless stuff helps sometimes
Medicine is rough and the people you work with can grind you and your self esteem down. A good support network is key
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