Summary: In this show I talk about hardship in anesthesia school. Yep. It is for you, actually. It’s for you if you’re struggling. Or even if you’re not – cause your classmate or colleague might be.<br> This podcast is about the hardships we face in anesthesia school and how we can find help, cope and pull through to a brighter future. It’s about knowing you’re not alone. It’s about learning how to deal with the pain and the challenges and how to find help.<br> To develop this show, I asked for help from my friends, colleagues and from the anesthesia social media world. Many of you replied with your stories and advice. I pulled together what I’ve heard and a little of what I went through personally and put it here, for you, for each of us.<br> I want you to know this:<br> If you’re struggling with suicidal ideation or drug abuse there is help available. <br> You are important. You are not alone. Your life is important and people care about you.<br> Please seek help and support. Please tell someone what you’re facing. Please call one of the numbers below and reach out to a friend, family member or colleague.<br> Help is available. You are not alone. People care about you.<br> <br> <a href="http://afsp.org">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hotline</a> 1-800-273-8255<br> <a href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> 1-800-273-8255 <br> <a href="http://www.aana.com/resources2/peer-assistance/Pages/default.aspx">AANA Peer Assistance Hotline</a> 1-800-654-5167<br> <a href="http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline">National Helpline</a> 1-800-662-4357<br> <br> <a href="http://www.aana.com/resources2/health-wellness/Pages/Anesthetists-in-Recovery-(AIR)-.aspx">Anesthetists in Recovery</a><br> Overview of Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) and Partners of Anesthetists in Recovery (PAIR):<br> Bertrand, Anita. (2013). Saving Lives: AIR/PAIR. AANA NewsBulletin. Retrieved from:<br> <a href="http://www.aana.com/resources2/health-wellness/Documents/nb_pan_0513.pdf">http://www.aana.com/resources2/health-wellness/Documents/nb_pan_0513.pdf</a><br> <br>
