My First 6 Months as a Doctor (what it's really like)
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❤️ To be honest I almost didn't upload this video. It's the hardest video I've made to date, and I was afraid to hit publish out of shame/embarrassment and a fear of the response. I filmed it at the start of February 2023, exactly 6 months after starting work as a doctor - and more than 2 months later I've finally decided to post it in the hopes that it might be helpful to at least one person out there - medical student, fellow junior doctor, or anyone else.
I've tried to give a balanced account of my personal experience - both the good and the not-so-good. I hoped it might help to normalise conversations around work that don't focus solely on the positive.
My first 6 months of working as a doctor in the UK's National Health Service have been a rollercoaster of emotions and personal growth. Overall it has been an amazing learning experience that I won't forget - I'm so grateful for everything and all the opportunities I've had in my life and I know that I'm speaking from a position of huge privilege for which I feel very lucky. Everyone's journey is different, this is just my personal experience!
Sending lots of love to you reading this ❤
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I have mad respect for everyone who is working in the health sector, especially in hospitals. I don't know how you guys do it, but I wanna thank you for it.
@@homecomingday I'm still working 😭
They are heroes for mw
they're heroes. My mom is a nurse working in a hospital and honestly mad respect, her work isn't easy at all. I could never mentally stand it. It is exhausting
Be strong sis
Why? they get paid don't they?
Sometimes we unconsciously dehumanize doctors neglecting how stressful their occupation is both physically and mentally. Thank you for enlightening us brining up your extraordinary experience and telling the tale from your own lens.
They are the real G!! Only people who are physically and mentally strong💪,Rest are just showoff😅
I have never dehumanized doctors in my life. Also, my parents are doctors. I hope you did not mean a literal 'we' because not all of us unconsciously dehumanize doctors.
@jelinaas. just stop. never did it occur to her through many years of going to school that her literal efffin job will involve death? thats like me going through pilot school and getting to the airliners and literrally crying about having to land the damn plane. you dont say......
@@jiv779 You make a good point.
This chick only got to be a doctor because she's pretty. She's the type that repeat the book so if it's covid clot shot then she push for covid clot shot.
As a retired female French doctor, listening to you, l want to say how much l l appreciate your video and your dedication to your mission. l remember feeling the same 40 years ago but sometimes overwhelmed by the task of being a good and empathetic doctor.
You have all the qualities to be an excellent practitioner. But Don't forget that if medecine is an important part of your life, it is not all your life.... Becoming a mother at 40 was the most important event of my life and the beginning of a new happy life and l began working part time. Don't focus only on this wonderful but demanding job!
All the very best for you and congratulations for what you have achieved.
Dr Vauthieu Bral Joëlle
My sister is doctor in NHS as well. As she share stories, its really tough work to deal with life death situations often. People dont understand doctors are also human and most of them try their best
How can anyone think doctors are not human?
@@truthseeker4084 it happens. There are situations when a patient dies and yet you need to focus on other emergency situation. And if things don’t happen as planned, people blame doctors on face. These are real life situations. Any doc can conform it
The fact that you became emotional is a testament of your genuine dedication and vocation to be a doctor. The tears might have been triggered by stress but they origin in a deep care for what you are doing and for whom you are doing it.
I’ve been a practicing physician for almost 40 years and I STILL have emotional , tearful moments. The day it stops will be the day I decide to do something else.
@@vblake530530 thank you for your service !
Sweetly said 💜
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@@vblake530530 thats honestly so sweet and inpiring almost?? i wish nothing but good for you
I’m a resident doctor and I have been crying all the time I can’t even hide it at work anymore. 7 critically ill patients have just been thrown at me and I’m expected to know their hospital course etc!! I’m tired, very tired on a cellular level...Sometimes I just don’t know what’s going on and everything is fast paced and I just wanna cry. What am I doing with my life
Thank you for all you do. This puts into perspective that we all need to take better care of our health & wellbeing to avoid getting ill. We know there are many opposing factions that can cause harm or illness. It's our personal responsibility to prevent that and not to overwhelm others to take care of it for us ❤
This is why I TOLD MY SON NOT to BECOME A DOCTOR.. IT WILL BE BAD FOR HIS HEALTH N SANITY ...!!!!!!!!! GOOD THING HE LISTEN TO ME ..!! THROW your son dream of becoming a doctor not worth it.. choose a career that will be less stress and less earning is OK just be thrifty and you will be fine in your retirement ...!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd Option since you are already a doctor is to Go to a Tropical Paradise Philippine Islands you can practice being doctor there with less stressful patient ...(LESS pay for sure but it is ok less stress9LOWER PACE) good for your health, you can do other side hassle to earn money ) !!!!!!! GET OUT NOW BEFORE your cancer cells starts multiplying fast because of TOO MUCH STRESS .. it is just my opinion you can ignore or follow up to you - it is your body & mind .... not mine take care
It is hard to be a physician especially early in your career. I suggest you both considering seeing a psychologist for coaching and help with re-framing the stress associated with your residency training and career challenges. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has hammered all in healthcare, and many in healthcare (MD's, NP's, PA's, RN's and others) have needed mental health support. It is also important to think about all of the positives you encounter daily with helping people. We work in a wonderful profession but "even doctors cry" as a colleague has said.
Confusion is the gateway to learning. Without confusion there is no learning. I was told that remember that you aren't the hurting one, the person you are to help needs you to realize the difference. They need you at your best and clear head. Being in that state doesn't mean you don't care it actually you place them before you because you care. Switching empathy positions is imformative yet professionally its not jumping into the river its more dipping you toe in to understand the current to use as part of treatment. The empathy switch is natural and is unconscious, however developing your observing self which you have should already been doing is going to allow you to give yourself emotional space to get the work done. All I had to take a couple of breaks after the situation to collect myself. Did I have some tears you bet, sometimes it was anger. It can vary. You will do well because you are talking about it and that is yourself working through those issues. One of my duties I was the doc that for years place people on suicide watch and took people off suicide watch to discharge. No pressure there. Right!
It's unnerving to read you saying how you're crying all the time and how 7 critically ill patients got thrown onto you. I mean I fully understand how doctors are human but to read how stressed a doctor is while caring for extremely ill patients is not comforting. Maybe speak up and ask for help. Never knew doctors felt like extremely ill patients were merely "thrown" your way?! Maybe placed in your care sounds better. Wouldn't want to upset your day. That is, if you know what's going on.
it is perfectly OK to vent your steam and emotion!!! Don't feel embarrassed! 30 years ago, I worked as a medical lab technologist in a STAT lab at ER. It was my first job. Very stressful and extremely high pressure to make sure all the test data had to been reported within 30 min because of ER. A lot of yelling from some critical patients' family members because the reports of lab test data were delayed, especially when patients were under CPR. ER doctors were in great need of knowing the patient's blood chemistry!! After 3 years, I quit and pursued my PhD degree in Pathology. Now I work as a professor in one university. Every time, when I had a nightmare while sleeping, the dream was always mainly about my life in a STAT lab at ER. I feel you!!
I dont blame ya.
Dear Dr. Sealey,
We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and compassion. Your willingness to share your experiences so openly and honestly is a true testament to the kind of doctor and human being you are.
You put your heart and soul into every patient encounter, and you genuinely care about positively impacting their lives. Your commitment to continuous learning and growth is also inspiring, and we have no doubt that you will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients for many years to come.
Thank you for all you do, and please know that you are genuinely appreciated. Keep up the great work!
Warmly,
Justin
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I can't imagine the amount of courage it took to hit that publish button and I want to applaud you for it. Watching it was inspiring as a med student and I want to thank you (even though you'll probably never see this comment) for all the motivation and information that you have given me. It gets hard sometimes but an amazing person like you will definitely make it! It won't be easy to transition but you've already made it this far and that itself is awesome. That message goes out to everyone
Yeah they are, all doctors including GP work well for their patients so she should get used to it. Welcome to the working world, she sounds like this was not to be expected. Once you're an adult, you start working and you work those long hours. It's called life unless you are a bum like those aristocrats with castles etc that can't afford them and steal off the public purse, this castle landlord stole furlough, it was for your workers not you when you have income from your castle WTF search the title daily mail: SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Why IS the moneybags boss of The Lady on furlough?
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I am an experienced nurse in the states who recently changed department to ICU and i can really relate to how you want to just find someplace to sit down and cry after some very stressful or very sad event. I tell myself that someone needs to do this, someone needs to be here for these patients and i can push on. I am grateful that i am doing work that is meaningful, but yes, sometimes it is so hard. *hugs and support *
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Keep on and on.
Things have black and white.
Respect! Working in the ICU is hard，because everyone is worried about the uncertain patient
That's why for me I decided to be a doctor of forex trading. But I salute all responsible health workers
I dreaded being assigned to ICUs and ERs
Crying and sobbing is the absolute best thing we can do when we feel like we need to ... thank you for being open and honest, I am crying and sobbing just watching this video
Dear. Dr. Izzy Sealey, I am a M.D. in the US. I am sure you doing your best. Be kind to yourself. Your patients are lucky to have you.
You have a position of great honour, dealing with people at some of their worst and most vulnerable points. It is okay to recognise that it also has great repercussions. I've been in army reserves, taught in tough schools, helped with embalming in a funeral directors and now training to go either into prison officer or coronial work. One thing that really helped with my PTSD was understanding that stress and upset at the time of an event or when remembering it are reasonable reactions to unreasonable situations. The pressures on the NHS and the fast-paced environment of your work, and being around ill, dying or recently deceased people are all unreasonable, unnatural situations to be in. We're not evolved to like it! Add the pressure of wanting to get it done well for the patients and your colleagues and your own self-drive, then feeling overwhelmed and finding it upsetting is perfectly reasonable, natural and normal.
I hope this helps you. Whenever I felt myself feeling swamped by negative emotions like sadness or panic I repeated - these are reasonable emotions, they are natural. This situation is not normal, but I can do what I can to cope with it.
My heart truly goes out to you. Great respect for your choice of career, and great respect for conscious choices in your life regardless of where it takes you. You are strong.
Thank you, this really means a lot ❤ I'll try your tip next time with remembering that these emotions are reasonable and natural, and can be accepted as normal responses to abnormal situations ❤
@@IzzySealey wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
@@IzzySealeyis not easy being a doctor you have to be emotionally neutral
Wow. Great advice to remember.
reading this comment feels like a warm hug ❤
I always have respect for people in your field. The amount of pressure and anxiety throughout those moments would be tremendous. Good for you and your perseverance, speaks volumes of character.
Thank you for being vulnerable and sincere with us! And thank you for your hard work, thanks to all the health workers 🙏🏻
Sending hugs ❤ This is a lovely video for all new FYs. There are always more new challenges coming up in medicine - not an easy job, can sometimes feel like an emotional roller coaster. Lots of sacrifices involved, the career goes beyond just the working hours. The higher up you go, the more/heavier responsibilities are. But we'll also grow stronger emotionally to deal with them. It's a lifelong stressful job, but also very rewarding when you see yourself making a difference in patients' lives.
Remember to always take a break and prioritise your own wellbeing in this journey! Only by taking care of yourself, you'll then be able to deliver the optimum care for patients.
All the best in your career and future undertakings! ❤
Izzy, I love how honest and open you are about your experiences as a new doctor. You handle the stress and pressure with dignity and grace. We’re all rooting for you!
Thank you for being so vulnerable and open about your time as a doctor so far. As a first year medical student it’s always great to hear from new fy1s. I wish you the best for your future years as a doctor :)
you're honestly amazing and so talented! God bless you and i'm praying for you
omg I just found you on youtube and you have inspired me so much... I've been so unmotivated but your such a bright spark in a dull day. Thanks lots!!
As a new medical student starting in a few months, my heart sank halfway through this video but then slowly your words of encouragement brought it back to life. I appreciate you posting this video so much and I hope you continue to transition smoothly. I can tell you will be one of the best doctors in any trust you work at!
Izzy, I commend you for your courage in being so vulnerable with all of us. I feel so inspired by what you've shared here as I'm pursuing a vocation in this space as well. Thank you for your work, your compassion for those ill and recovering. Thank you Izzy.
This is such a great video and one could feel the words you said literally flowed passionately and genuinely from your heart. I'm going to share this to all the young doctors I know, cos I'm sure they would really appreciate it. Thank you
As Kidney Transplant Recipient, and patient to the most wonderful nephrologist (now retired). I'd like to thank you, as I once thanked him. He okayed my transplant when, and gave me the opportunity to raise my 3 year old (now 19). If people like you did not exist, I believe I never would've ever been able to do all those things a Dad should do with his son. Thank you for you, and yes, it's perfectly fine to cry. You hold a very-very tough career. Stay strong, carry on to new horizons. Much Love from Arizona, U. S. A. ❤.
Awww May God bless
Yeah they are, all doctors including GP work well for their patients so she should get used to it. Welcome to the working world, she sounds like this was not to be expected. Once you're an adult, you start working and you work those long hours. It's called life unless you are a bum like those aristocrats with castles etc that can't afford them and steal off the public purse, this castle landlord stole furlough, it was for your workers not you when you have income from your castle WTF search the title daily mail: SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Why IS the moneybags boss of The Lady on furlough?
Your 3 year old is around my age ( I was 19 too, last year 2023 at the time of this video being published lol) WTF Omg lol & I work/I worked in the health sector/medical field especially while I was going to school & I'm a Law student and child of 2 Doctors Wow Um U just reminded me how time flew so fast & now we are all big teens/young adults Omg lol!?~😱😒🤨🤧🤩😤🤔🤭🙃🙂😊☺😆🤣😂😅🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻💀☠
@@princessbutterfly3622 Yep! Time does fly. Hearing from you is a blessing, I'm glad to still be here to watch him establish himself, and begin his life. Thank you for writing. GOD bless. ❤️😌
@@BearyBoo-tv4vx GOD bless you too. ❤️☺️
I hope many young physicians as well as many people who aren't in the medical profession watch your video. Your compassion and your humanity is really touching. I also see how much you love your training and your work in a team. That's inspiring! Your advice about self care and boundaries are very helpful, too. Thank you for this video.
The courage this must've taken to post is crazy Izzy, no matter how many kind words or praise Doctors are given it is not enough. Thank you for doing what you do.
That sounds hectic, Izzy! This resonates with me, even though I'm in another field of work. It was quite helpful. Thanks for posting and God Bless!
I appreciated this video so much, especially concerning your story and your worries throughout the long journey of med school and working as a doctor. I admire you so much for all the hard work you put in to reach your goal and your dream job ♡ thank you for sharing everything with us!!
Izzy, bless you, you brought me almost to tears. You are so honest and open in sharing your experiences and feelings with us, such a beautifully genuine person. We are so proud of you.
Hi Izzy and thanks for this. I think yours is some of the most honest and thoughtful content on RUclips. I can't imagine the stresses being a doctor and I have family that are in medicine. I'm glad and thankful that thoughtful, intelligent people choose to take care of others and I really find your videos hopeful. You always seem so composed but as they say, everyone is going through their own things. Take care and cheers from the States!
MAD respect for managing on!
Your doing a great job, it's all about balance.
It's very heartwarming you step up and embrace the nature of sharing; giving inspiration to others despite the fears and doubt you stay collected and *fall forward* . A person who nurture his/her nature is a cleaner in many ways. Thank you for sharing your story! We're so blessed to have people like you. ❤
Thank you for sharing!! In my five months as a child therapist, I’ve been through a lot of emotions as well. It is true that this can be exhausting, and at times I too, feel like I’m just a shell of a human. I remember the anticipation and anxiety that filled me when I first started. I was overwhelmed and I wasn’t sure I could make it through. I wrote a wrong progress report one time and I felt as if the world is ending. But we are still here yay!! and I’ve learned a lot in this short time. We can do this, Izzy!! 😊🌸
Seeing this video I just want to give you a big hug. You have my deepest respect for filming yourself at vulnerable moment. Keep up the good work and love your videos!
Aww thanks for sharing your vulnerable side with us. Trust me it'll get easier and being a doctor is such a rewarding career. My husband is also a doctor and has shed some so many tears throughout his residency, even every now and then as attending physician because you're never fully prepared for what cases that are being thrown at you. It's very emotional and physically taxing. Please remember to give yourself grace and don't be afraid to ask for help when needed, you don't have to put all the burdens on yourself 🌸🌺
Thanks for being vulnerable and transparent about your experiences. We really commend you on your service as a physician and willingness to share as a content creator (certified PTYA legend). Just wanted to say that you are seen and heard, and keep up the fantastic work!
This is the most touching and inspiring video you posted so far. Thank you for sharing your experience, Izzy. You’re my favourite RUclipsr, my role model and my source of inspiration. If there are angels on earth, you’d definitely be one of them. Thank you for the lovely you! I’m so grateful for you! ❤️🥰
Hi Doc Izzy. Being a worker in health sector has a passion on doing it, I salute to all of you... can't wait to watch your next video.
Dear Dr. Izzy, This video clip touched my heart !. It made me feel very
vulnerable, human and compassionate to Dr's in general. We as patients usually come to you ( Dr's ) and expect to be fixed but we forget you are also human and have feelings just like anyone else. I am glad you were and are able to get emotional support ( as you did by calling some one ) . I wish I had that ( Some one to call ) . Thank you for sharing your six months of experience as a Dr. I wish and hope you are doing well as of this comment. Oh ! and Congratulations on your 200 K, RUclips Plaque
You're a perfectionist which makes things hard on yourself when you feel that you've let yourself, your team or your patients down, totally relate to your outpouring, my last F1 call was in 2004, housemanship was horrible at the start. Lost 10kg by the third month, 5kg in the first. Was chewed up by seniors for really fundamental blunders. Eventually, I somersaulted out of the busiest hospital in March 2004, turned consultant 6 yrs later after passing FRCPath miraculously, felt like a consultoid (imposter syndrome never stops). Life's a journey, not a destination... take time to smell the roses.
What is F1? :)
@@lydialarson327Hi, I did a search and it basically means a postgraduate doctor’s program in the UK! About 2 years
RN for over forty years, absolutely agree that imposter syndrome never stops, that is why you never stop with the ongoing education. Have now retired and still am reading medical/health journals. Why! I have no idea, maybe habit.
I've got a friend who had just graduated from med school for about 1.5 yrs & is now working at one of the hospitals in London... she had told me all the tears & joys she had.... It's a tough job that you do. We're all grateful with all the sweats & hard works you put in. I believe all of us, including all your all subscribers are all proud of you Izzy! You're amazing & you will definitely will become a brilliant doctor & will save a lot of lives!!!!❤ 谢谢你,妳是最好的醫生! Keep up with your good works!!!
Wow - An amazing video. You are an incredible person. Please, absolutely, absolutely no need to apologize. (But we have come to know that being polite and courteous is a wonderful and genuine part of your nature.) It is so, so clear that you are an incredibly compassionate, skilled, and caring physician. If all physicians had the heart and skills that you have, NHS, and the profession would be so much better off. I really hope that you had family and friends there nearby to give you a big hug, support, and console you when you needed it. Thank you for having the courage to share. You are an incredible role model and the best of humanity.
You are doing wonderful things for the people. Thank you and keep it up!
I have so much respect for you. It’s completely understandable that you have felt overwhelmed at times. As a society we should value Drs, Nurses and teachers the most. It sounds like you are doing a brilliant job xx
I can't imagine the emotion and the challenges you are going through as a first year doctor but one thing for sure, you have my respect. As you said "The Journey Is The Destination". Have faith in what you do and never never surrender.
This video is absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, it captivated my attention and left me wanting more. The content was engaging, well-presented, and highly informative. The visuals were stunning, with crisp and vibrant imagery that brought the subject matter to life. The editing was seamless, ensuring a smooth flow of information and keeping me hooked throughout. Additionally, the audio quality was superb, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the video's message. Overall, this video was a true delight to watch, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable and enriching viewing experience
I just have so much admiration for you and your dedication, don't be hard on yourself - your patients are really lucky to have you. Thank you for this perspective - we now know.
I'm not going into med... but I am going into the military as and officer. I still have to go through the selection board etc, but hearing what you've said in this video, though it is about med, it really helped me realise a few things. So thanks, and from what my parents have told me, working as nurses in hospitals, helping out both senior and junior doctors, it'll get better. Especially with your insanely good attitude and enthusiasm for your job. Good luck! And thanks again 😁.
Hello Dr Sealy! Thank you for being so transparent and vulnerable, it really truly means a lot. As someone who aspires to go into medicine in the near future, this was really emotional to watch. I really have so, so much respect for you and all other doctors. I aspire to be like you one day, and have the same amount of courage and grace as you ❤️
Congratulations to you and thank you for your commitment to health care ❤
Your openness in sharing your life is incredibly valuable to me. It greatly enhances my understanding of others.
All you guys in the medical profession especially within the NHS are heros doing what you do. I used to work shifts as an IT engineer which was bad enough... I've no idea how you guys cope making those sorts of decisions through the haze of exhaustion and stress. Seeing the toll the first 6 months has taken on you, you deserve all the praise in the world for pursuing a career like you have. Wish nothing but success for you in the future and who knows maybe the government will start coughing up some more £££ for you sometime soon as god knows you lot deserve it!
Thank you for sharing this with us, i really respect and really apprecieate the things you do and share with us. I'm currently a med student learning chinese and i've been watching your videos and inspired by them for a year now i believe. you are my idol and a big part of my motivation. i hope your experience keep getting better and better. love to hear from you
Your smiles made me love your videos ....and i love how you are still doing it ...
Stay strong 💪. You are doing far better than me when I was around your age!
Thanks for sharing, very inspiring and insightful and natural.
I was a nurse. You will make an amazing Dr in my opinion. We depend on the medical profession to keep us alive... so take care of yourself and your colleagues. You aren’t a robot so stay strong and find time to eat & drink! I admire you all and thank you for all you do for us! Also, your emotions will inform you. You are clearly overwhelmed and understandably so! You will do just fine😉. Good Luck!
It's okay to feel emotional. Moments like this happen in such a field but always keep moving forward and never give up. In all honesty, you are a huge example for many people and students out there. I have my A levels in a less than a month. Preparation is difficult however you have always helped me push forward as your an example of positivity and happiness in this difficult world. The role you undertake is special and not many people can do what you do, so know that your someone of great capability. My father is a psychiatrist who works for the NHS and he always mentions the hardships that come with being a doctor. Alot mostly stress but I think your someone unique and amazing because you always have that beautiful smile at the end of the day. What matters is that your getting through things really well. Your strong lizzy and no one can change that ❤️. With you every step of the way.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Sealey.
Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences
You are a kind and courageous doctor with a good heart, and your patients are extremely lucky to be taken care by you. Keep shining, the NHS needs you and so do we, God bless ,Dr.Sealy.🙏❤
I’ve always had a great respect for nurses and doctors, especially in times of war. Their work is so important, taxing and critical to military operations and society in general, yet it’s often overlooked. Much respect to the work your doing and the journey your on. Thoughts and prayers. 🕊️
Thank you for your hard work. take care of yourself, as well as you do of patients.
Though I have just hit the subscribe button, I have already listened to many of your amazing videos today.
This may be your most difficult video but it is the most honest one. Love it!
Hi Izzy, many of us feel stress and get overwhelmed not because we're taking on too much, but because we're taking on too little of what strengthens us. God bless you izzy.
Your candid account of transitioning from a medical student to a working doctor truly resonated with me. I remember the initial stress and uncertainty I felt as well, and it's comforting to know that we all share similar experiences in our early medical careers. Keep up the great work and continue growing in confidence and competence!
Hi Izzy! And congratulations! I wish you many achievements and be happy. And don't forget to enjoy life!
Thank you for your dedication
girl, despite all the pressure you're experiencing, remember that you're serving a massive favor to humanity! some people don't bother to leave a footprint in their lives,
and through this video, you already did place a stamp by helping people relate & not feel alone, which is one of the best ways to cope with daily life situations & move on.
remember we aren't robots, we aren't emotionless, the escalated sensations inside of us need to be expressed every once in a while, & that without the sorrow we face in life, we wouldn't be able to feel the joyfulness of happy experiences, the same way we feel the excitement & rush of roller coasters because of the low pace it goes with at first.
I have never worked in any medical position, but I have been a patient on a few occasions . I am all too aware of the amazing job you, and others are doing, and my heart breaks for all the pressure you have to bear, thank god you are able to withstand it so THANK YOU very much to you all
Izzy, what a lovely humane human being you are, thank you for showing it!
I would like to thank you for your service. What you and your colleagues do every day is beyond amazing. I work in a very stressful job, so I can relate to your struggles. However, you have the best job in the world and you are very privileged to be able to save lives and help people. Thank you.
When I was watching your videos, it strikes my memory almost 7 years ago when I started my journey as a doctor. I started my rotation with general medicine and it was hard, felt like crying most of the times but too bad there was no time for that too. 😅It was bearable luckily as I was surrounded by other junior doctor and awesome senior doctors. I definitely agree with u that It was a tough transition from just being medical students who has no responsibilty in patients’ management into someone who has to carry out all the plans or patients’ management would be delayed. in a nutshell, it was indeed a good 2 years of training for us junior doctors in Malaysia with 6 different rotations. Most important thing is the support system from the collegues and superior. It could be a really hectic day but with a good team work, it will be manageable at the end of the day although u feel exhausted and only want to crash your bed at home right after your shift. All the best to you Izzy and may u continue inspiring others to become doctors. lots of love.
As a resident in paediatric for 3 years, I really can get into your shoes. Especially, the first working day, we should become mature immediately and deal with tedious tasks and paperworks. It is quite stressful, as if we are still medical student just few days before.
Even the first night shift was also remarkable and memorable.
Learning how to order precisely, apply procedure accurately and timely, and absorbed piles of knowledge, somehow make us exhausted. Nonetheless, seeing patients recover and discharge soundly whatever we did is priceless.
Every cloud has its silver lining. Hope us get stronger.
Best regard from Taiwan
Thank you Izzy and everyone who is working in the health sector if you see this. Give you a huge respect.
I appreciate your vulnerability. Thank you for sharing your story. Experience involves time, the start of a journey is usually stressful and bumpy. You have a strong sense of self. You will make the most wonderful kind doctor. ❤
I don’t know what to say but I hope everything is going well with you. I have a huge respect to doctors and nurses. I myself have been admitted to hospital and had surgery multiple times. The last time was few months ago when I had to have surgery for my cancer, the doctors and the nurses took a very good care of me. They were extremely gentle and supportive. They helped me went through every difficult phase of my treatment. That helped me a lot when I was in my lowest, physically and emotionally. I’m very grateful for everything they’ve done for me. You and others working in your field are doing a very good job helping people. I know it’s hard sometimes, but I hope you can overcome it. Wish you the best.
In persian we have a proverb which says
"Everything would pass" and I use to tell myself when I'm in hard situations.
It really works❤
Thank you for such an excellent and honest video!
You have passion. You're going to be an awesome doctor. Don't stop smiling. Best of luck to you.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Thank you for sharing with us! Take care and God bless you! ❤🙏
Thank you! ❤🙏
You are so kind person. I will supporting you. X
Bless you Izzy! You are already a great success!
Very open and honest video. Takes a lot of courage to be that introspective and more so to verbalise your inner thoughts . It’s now my 44th year in healthcare as a paramedic but I remember my early years only too well and ‘terrifying’ they felt.
Well done on this video 👌👌👍👍
Firstly, you are doing a fantastic job. No question about that. Yes, it is a big step up transitioning from student to professional. You're only 6 months in and you're working in an incredibly stressful job in the most stressful of situations. You're approaching it in a healthy way. You're already a hero! Experiencing such traumatic moments in people's lives is such a great responsibility. You're growing into it. It takes time and you're doing such a great job. Never stop growing. You CAN deliver a great job! You are doing it already. I applaud you and your colleagues for doing this and also I applaud your courage for sharing in so much detail with us. Thank you for being vulnerable. Thank you for being REAL. Keep on doing what you're doing. You really are a hero! 🤗❤️❤️❤️
you're amazing and the work doctors/nurses and anyone in health care is amazing
Aww bless you, honestly I teared up a bit watching this. It really does give me some comfort knowing how hard doctors are trying. Mistakes can be made, some out of negligence - sure - but i imagine most out of simple human error that we can't avoid sometimes and there are just so many of us t help. Coming to terms with an illness i've recently had diagnosed you really get a sense of how truly and honestly terrible the human condition can be, how we are just at the whim of genetic or environmental or other failures that can leave is with incurable and difficult to diagnose illnesses and how much rests on your shoulders to make sure people get the most accurate information about it AND the most up to date advice they can to help with it must be such a burden. When i had to have procedures done i really got a sense of how vulnerable i am, like a barely warm lump of flesh at the mercy of those better informed and thinking how thankful i was, even if it wasn't the end of the world for me. Doctors that try their best each day deserve as much love and support at those in the military laying down their lives. I hope things have improved and you have a support network in place. Don't be so hard on yourself. you're amazing.
Omg I watched your study techniques video yesterday and I was like woah you are such and inspiration with your beautiful smile and courage please don’t cry you can do this girl 💪 I believe in you 🥹
Oof, Ortho as a first rotation is super rough in terms of workload 🥺
I remember my toughest intern shift being 18 hours long and then having about 3-4 hours of sleep, with an hour drive each way. The stress is really tough. If it’s comforting at all: crying in the bathroom is something that I feel like every doctor, including myself, has done. So you’re not at all alone in this feeling. :)
One thing I reflected on during my junior doctor years that served me well, is that you should never worry about where you are at the moment in terms of skill. It’s tempting to think stuff like, “I’m not a good enough doctor”, “I’m going to make mistakes”, and “why can’t I seem to do anything right?”
But: don’t worry about where you are, “absolutely” speaking. Just focus on your rate of learning, because it’s the only thing you can change.
You mentioned in your video that you almost didn’t feel ready to record this video. Even after being a doctor for 7 years, I still find situations which I don’t feel all that ready for, yet am put in the position of having to deal with them. The thing is, you don’t have to do things perfectly in order to be extremely helpful for people. Just do the best you can. ❤
The last thing: as a fellow content creator/doctor, you’ll eventually figure out the balance between those things too, but don’t be afraid to do things in an unconventional way. Everyone’s gonna want to do stuff like specialise and there will be a lot of pressure there. Just carve your own path from first principles and try not to compare yourself to others. These days personally, I spend 2 days as a GP and the rest of my time on RUclips-related stuff, so there is a path forward. 😇
Why the heck is it legal for the doctors to work almost 24 hrs a day with a few hours of sleep!!! That's so insane. Whoever made those rules should be prosecuted!
@@lionessprincess9073 yeah go for it, it's called the government
Yeah they are, all doctors including GP work well for their patients so she should get used to it. Welcome to the working world, she sounds like this was not to be expected. Once you're an adult, you start working and you work those long hours. It's called life unless you are a bum like those aristocrats with castles etc that can't afford them and steal off the public purse, this castle landlord stole furlough, it was for your workers not you when you have income from your castle WTF search the title daily mail: SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Why IS the moneybags boss of The Lady on furlough?
I ran into your video today for the first time, and felt bad listening your stress and crying.. Since this is filmed 9 mo ago, I am sure you are doing much better dealing with things your daily encounters. Don’t feel bad and continue to save peoples life. While you are doing that you will eventually find the way to enjoy in what you are doing. Best wishes! 新年快乐❤
Have just started training as an enrolled nurse here in Australia. I am so excited and so anxious to finish my course and begin care within a hospital setting. This video has really helped place things into perspective and I am just wanted to thank you for the amazing work you do
I feel you Izzy!
That's exactly how I felt when I was working at a hospital. I constantly felt inadequate and almost illiterate when the senior colleagues discussed the clinical stuff with all of us. And I know you have already toned it down a lot in this video and tried to stay elegant before us, but the truth is we love you no matter what! This is your channel, your home and you can let all your emotions out and we are here for you! It's perfectly fine to be vulnerable xxx
Hi 💋💋💋🤎🤎
Aloha from Hawaii Izzy! I believe your destiny is to become a medical school professor. You are not only intelligent, you explain things well, and you naturally have charisma. A career as a professor will provide you the precious time to enjoy life outside of the medical profession, and give you the time to work on creating content which can be utilized by your students. Life is short therefore you must live your life to its fullest.
Thank you for sharing your personal experiences as doctor. You are amazing person and empath and you will be a great doctor.
I am so glad I found you. You are brilliant and have such a big heart. You are doing so well. Helping others as best you can. Hopefully, more doctors will be trained and hired to help you with the load on your shoulders. Be well. God bless you. Dana
this actually makes me feel better, whenever I feel stressed about my job then I think of some others who have a much more stressful job than me😅
Hi. I imagine that many sick people got better just by seeing your smile. It is an environment full of unexpected events that require quick and accurate responses from you. Each patient must be a different experience with emotions that are hard to describe when they are cared for by an angel like you.
CongratsDr Sealey 🍀❤️just be brave amidst the uncertainty of hospital work , I have been an RN in general, mental and specialised rehab hence I have collected lots of wisdom along the way just be kind to yourself accept the ups and downs and be a team player even as a doctor and have a balanced life so you can Re- charge yourself take care 🍀❣️😘I feel so proud of you to have survived 6 months in the medical field congrats again🙏🏼🌷
Thanks so much for sharing this meaningful life experiences Dr. Izzy, you inspire me.
Hey
Izzy
I am senior physician, working in Saudi Arabia.
I wanna tell you we all physicians suffer such pressure.
But still it is worth being a physician- you are serving ailing humanities.
God bless
How is it like working in SA? Do you work long hours?? How many days a week? Do they have primary care over there?