Wednesday, May 13, 2009

reality

after working in this department for 4 days i have realized one bitter truth...never like any subject theoretically for its practical aspects will be entirely different and in the end may disappoint you...to succeed here[in psych] u really need lots of patience[which i think i don't have] and a strong mind to cope with all the abnormal people u come across...
hope in the coming days at least i really enjoy working here..

p.s- cases seen so far
schizophrenia
alcohol dependence[every 5th person]
depression[every alternate person]
delusions[of infidelity,commonest type]
anxiety disorders[exams,work related]
impotence[obvious!]
and bipolar illness

14 comments:

Arun Kumar said...

anyways its interesting rite..?? (p.s-i like psych very much man...)
u dont like working in psych??? wat hppnd?

Anonymous said...

medical is one of the most respected profession for the reasons mentioned in this post of yours! hats off Pratap!

Anonymous said...

i agree that we need to have a lot of patience to work in psych department and need to be a stronger person too...and in the end the experience teaches everything...isn't it?

Vyazz said...

Hmm...never thought of it that way!!!...Its a good thing I get a sneak peek of what's to come reading bout ur experiences though!!!

Pavi!!!! said...

it was and is a dream to work in this field..someday..sumhow.

Reality for me is..tht this will mostly just remain a dream!

All the Best anywez!

Phoenix said...

wats ur gtalk id?

Unknown said...

I am glad that you do address the reality that such cases exist in India even though people like to attribute it to western cultures.

Good luck!

Smita said...

Last month I had gone for an Annual Health checkup (for office records) and what I saw in hospital made me think. I keep cribbing about being over weight and all and there are people who seriously ill and then I felt that we take our good health for granted.

I wonder how do u face everything...hats off to you and the profession...

Ekta said...

:-(
sounds depressing alright!!

Prats said...

I don't know man, These illnesses seem so weird, I mean they seem to be good in movies. People in depression/ stress smoking n drinking their way to glory.

But I am sure treating them as patients wud be tough. Do they need more of a doctor or more of life, if u ever faced that question then do share your experience with us

Mariposa said...

Oh...you can do it! ;)

You are doing already a great job...

Priya said...

Dude! Your a doc, you gotto have patience! :P
And the cases seen so far surprised me! Schizophrenia, Depression, Alcohol dependence, Anxiety?!! Geee!!

Vani said...

Ofcourse U need more patience to work in psych ward..Seems lyk u r having hard times at the psych ward..Wish u good luck for the rest of the appointment !!

Anonymous said...

Wowwwww Psychology......thats an interesting subject.But u r right it needs lot of patience and dedication.Soooooo r u interested to become a Psychiatrist in future???