Saturday, 21 March 2026

it's time to let go

This time, let me be honest and rip my mask.

I'd never felt comfortable when people called me doctor, outside of workplace. The reason could be a few, one, I have always forced myself to like my job, and I don't want to think about if outside of my working hours. Second, please see me as a person beyond that title. Third, I had always, always, envisioned that this is a temporary stint, I'm just holding on to save money to do things that I love. Things that people thought wouldn't give a stable income, things that I used to love but after spending many years in medical field, I've lost even the skills in things that I was passionate about.

But I can't force myself to try to stay in medical field anymore. I can't lie to myself anymore. In a week, at least 1 day I would cry on the way to work. And during work, when I got overwhelmed or mentally exhausted my brain fog is so bad that I think that someday, nauzubillah, my patients' care might be jeopardized. I can't force myself anymore. I've tried. I swear.

This is really the time to let go.
I know that it is a noble job, it is a fardhu kifayah, but it is not for everyone. And you know yourself, when you are at the point of breaking down.

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