Kendra Campbell, MD, Psychiatry/Mental Health, 04:35PM Nov 2, 2010.
I sat down at my computer just now to write a lovely post for the Ink Blot. But then I quickly realized that I was feeling a little down, and not much like writing. Perhaps it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder, perhaps it’s personal stressors, or perhaps it’s just the normal ups and downs in life, but I have been feeling a little down lately. As a psychiatry resident, I feel like I can share this information with the world at large. So, rather than focus on all that is negative, I thought that focusing on the positives would make more sense. Plus, lists are fun to make. So here we go...the top 10 reasons why I love my job (in no particular order):
1. I get to help people. Sometimes.
2. Working in psychiatry involves laughing as much as you possibly can. It helps to counter the crying. A day does not go by that I don’t laugh so hard that I find it difficult to breathe.
3. I get paid to learn.
4. I get to introduce myself as “Dr. Campbell,” and people sometimes will share their entire life story with me.
5. I get paid to teach.
6. Dealing with insanity all day long makes me feel more sane.
7. I don’t have to wear a white coat.
8. I get paid to talk to people.
9. I can hear people say things like, "I am the son of God, and I have alligator feet which help me swim, and can change my skin like a chameleon to help me blend in, which is a skill that I’m using to win today’s elections," and not bat an eyelash.
10. I get paid to dance with people.
There, I feel a little better now!
Source :
http://boards.medscape.com/forums?128@55.YzaOayY6BNE@.2a0449f2!comment=1regards, taniafdi ^_^
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