WHY AM I CRYING AFTER EVERY SHIFT IN RESIDENCY?  IS IT NORMAL?

If you’re crying after every shift in residency, you are not alone. And crying itself isn’t a sing that you’re handling the challenges of residency—or the hard emotions that come with it—”poorly.” It can be a very human response to being composed in some of the most challenging situations. This blog explores why you may be crying, other ways to release intense emotions, and when it may be a sign that you need something more.