COVID-19 DOCTOR’S DIARY: from catching COVID to treating patients

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  • Today I’m sharing how COVID-19 affected my life as a doctor. From working in the ER department, caring for critically ill patients in the ICU, getting sick with COVID myself, finally get vaccinated and now giving out vaccinations. It feels like a surreal experience.
    A big part of the way I process emotions is by talking about them - so this video is more like a diary, and a way for me to create a narrative about the last 1.5 years. Hopefully it will give you some insight into my experience as a doctor during the pandemic.
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    ~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~
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  • @melissab5612
    @melissab5612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1474

    a 5TH YEAR medical resident 👏👏👏

    • @kimers7685
      @kimers7685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I remember when she was a 3rd year awww

    • @TheNewfiessj6
      @TheNewfiessj6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Soon it's going to be "Staff Physician" 🥳

    • @MsStina84
      @MsStina84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​ @TheNewfiessj6 By July 1st it'll happen (or actually a few days before that I think, since that is the beginning of the new school year)

    • @madelinevictoriapolkowski6200
      @madelinevictoriapolkowski6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations DR Shavon do yourself and DR Michaele graduate into fully fledged doctors in the same year

    • @srinikavlogs4485
      @srinikavlogs4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheNewfiessj6 ya

  • @chelsear5061
    @chelsear5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1056

    Hearing her say “5th year medical resident,” makes me realize how long I’ve been subscribed to this channel. Such beautiful growth.

    • @dannypaulread1023
      @dannypaulread1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I started watching Violin 🎻 MD about two years so it amazing for you when you say a fifth year medical resident.

    • @icecreamroxkndnumber
      @icecreamroxkndnumber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!! ;u; Time rushes by!

    • @muslima0
      @muslima0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same feeling too 😍🌺

    • @laraterry2929
      @laraterry2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeeyeyeyee6e6e6e6e6e6e6e6e6eyeye6w

  • @chriswaltman5313
    @chriswaltman5313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    "A 5th year medical resident." Wow, I remember back when you were a 1st year. You've come so far, great work!

    • @ziyle5238
      @ziyle5238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Irk, and then I reamember 3rd year lol

    • @kermityama242
      @kermityama242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ziyle5238 same

    • @whitec1981
      @whitec1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. And I’m just as pumped as when she started residency 🙂🙂🙂

    • @dragonfire1229
      @dragonfire1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saaaaaammmeeee

    • @michellebaker6302
      @michellebaker6302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Four years? What the heck?

  • @IK-fg4gw
    @IK-fg4gw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    When she says 5th my heart skips a beat

  • @saratonnan
    @saratonnan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    "Crying in the shower". As a nurse, I've been there, too. Medicine can be very trying, bit also so rewarding. I have so much respect for you, your dedication & positive attitude. Never change. ❤

    • @farhadmbr
      @farhadmbr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why the nurse for the 2nd dose, was not wearing gloves???

    • @whitec1981
      @whitec1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for all you do too ❤️❤️

    • @miatapere9494
      @miatapere9494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for all that you do.

    • @Dolcevita_bakes
      @Dolcevita_bakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes she was crying so hard she laughing telling the story! You both are disgusting liars! This vlog should have come with a 🤮 warning

    • @mclovinthewalrus2375
      @mclovinthewalrus2375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dolcevita_bakes 100% agree with you, all this doctors and nurses in hospitals are deceptive psychopaths and sociopaths, this MD is clearly a narcissistic attention seeker.

  • @LauraLemurexASMR
    @LauraLemurexASMR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I am so grateful for Siobhan, and every other healthcare worker who dedicates their time to helping others.

  • @journeyoflovelight
    @journeyoflovelight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Covid/2020 PTSD is real. Im deeply grateful to you and all the Medical Persons. I dont know you but I love you! Have a good day.- Melanie

  • @niccoloreiss842
    @niccoloreiss842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m a paramedic and my entire house has volunteered at vaccine clinics over the last two months so I totally get what you mean when you said it’s a surreal and joyful moment. I had this one 17 year old female patient who came in to my station shaking and I asked what was wrong and she said straight to my face “nothing is wrong, I’m just so excited… this might be the best moment of the decade for me” and I burst out laughing, she joined in pretty quickly too and we talked for a bit while I gave her the injection and she headed out to the hall to wait her 15 minutes. Before she left she came back over to thank me for making her laugh for the first time in over a year. After being around so much death and pain where everyone’s faces and names start to blend together that one ray of joy was such an amazing thing to get to give someone.

  • @mackenzieb2218
    @mackenzieb2218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    imagine walking into a vaccine clinic and seeing Siobhan. I'd SCCREAAAMMMMMM.

    • @srinikavlogs4485
      @srinikavlogs4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha ya

    • @emmaskidmore2314
      @emmaskidmore2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg SAME!!!

    • @courtneyjahnke6320
      @courtneyjahnke6320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’d jump up and down!!!

    • @dabertv7273
      @dabertv7273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @courtneyjahnke6320
      @courtneyjahnke6320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@suzyrottencrotch5132 who? I would be excited. I would not make a scene. Like seeing a friend who I haven’t seen in a while.

  • @nursegirly3248
    @nursegirly3248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Siobhan! I actually met you once while working on the covid unit at the hospital many of your clips are from. Here is my experience. In July of 2020 my unit which was acute medicine was turned into the covid ward. Every single nurse on the unit was terrified hearing the news. Up until October/November only part of our unit was the covid unit. I remember crying multiple times before work because I was always put in there as an RPN. My anxiety was high. The second wave really took effect on the unit in November. Within the span of a week it went from being isolated in “room 4” the old step down unit to the ENTIRE unit being covid. it wasn’t uncommon for my entire patient assignment to be on 35-50% ventimask. I remember helping so many patients to the bathroom and upon ambulation their sats would drop into the 70s and it would take 10-15 minutes for it to go back up. We started also getting patients on optiflow due to the high demand in ICU. It was stressful at the time as we were the only covid unit throughout the region. The doctors were always on the phone saying “I’m sorry we can’t accept this patient right now there is no beds” Then at Christmas an outbreak started on the unit. On New Year’s Day it was announced. I was so terrified of getting the virus. I entered a draw for the vaccine and got my first shot Jan 3rd. During the outbreak over 20 staff got the virus, I thankfully did not. I was shocked because that Christmas weekend I was around so many coworkers who tested positive a few days later. I was under great stress during the second wave. I started not feeling well from the stress. Nauseous all the time, depressed and emotional. Our clinical manager started prepping us for the 3rd wave and updating us. I knew I couldn’t handle another wave. I left in March for a full time position on a different unit. Unfortunately as soon as I transferred our unit went into outbreak. At that time a coworker gave me a covid test on the unit and did it wrong and caused a massive nose bleed. I started refusing covid tests for a while after that. Thankfully the outbreak was over soon after that and my journey with covid was over for the time being. In total I did 8 months on the covid ward, had over 50 covid tests, got my vaccines and somehow got through THREE covid outbreaks without catching it. I remember all the RACE calls and being stuck in the room helping the patient in the N95, gown, faceshield and gloves. The N95 and gown were so hot. I would always feel tachy from feeling hot and uncomfortable. Taking off those gowns my skin was always soaked. A shower after getting home after work gave me the same feeling as having cake on my birthday 😂

    • @janinerusinovich3040
      @janinerusinovich3040 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for your service and i am sorry you had to go through all that

  • @rebekahmcmillan1315
    @rebekahmcmillan1315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    As a fellow resident of Ontario, thank you so much for all of your hard work everyday even throughout covid. We need more doctors like you 🤗

  • @nj8215
    @nj8215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I have so much love and respect for physicians and everyone involve in the care of people's health. ❤
    You two are such a beautiful couple.

    • @mikeh2129
      @mikeh2129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed :)

  • @steve1711
    @steve1711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    So funny hearing your husband mention how his sense of smell came back with lavender soap - for me it was grinding coffee beans. A real wow moment - fortunately it was only 7 days of loss of smell and a dry cough. Had antibody test and it was positive. Think I was lucky to have such a mild case.

    • @TomLeg
      @TomLeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Considering that coffee is the most important food group ... I'm glad it had that curative effect on you! :-)

    • @matchaamelie
      @matchaamelie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yes!! my friend got her taste & smell back after around 5 months 🤭

    • @sarahw9385
      @sarahw9385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My first smells back were pizza and BBQ sauce lol

    • @niccoloreiss842
      @niccoloreiss842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’ve got another one for you, I was cleaning my cats litter box and I said “oh my gods that reeks” without even realizing it. When I realized what had happened I went running over to my boyfriend and I told him “The litter box reeks, I can smell it!” I never thought I would be so happy to be smelling feline excrement on a Monday morning.

    • @IonIsFalling7217
      @IonIsFalling7217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I could smell but not taste anything for a month!

  • @manasadeepak943
    @manasadeepak943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    this video literally made me cryyy:( im going to write my medical entrance exam in september and its my dream to become a great doctor like u one day soo badly! when u were describing what u were going through, it was like painting a picture in my mind with me in that situation and immediately made me cry! and as soon as the clip came on of u being happy about getting the 2nd dose a huge smile popped on my face! we need more positive doctors like u in this world! ur my inspiration Dr.Siobhan! ilysm. stay safe and healthy and may god bless u and mark and ur whole family!

  • @knight4564
    @knight4564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    When she says 'hey guys' dude my heart just meltdown ❤️ her voice is so calming.

  • @sunshinelavender5889
    @sunshinelavender5889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    As a rheumatology patient, it warms my heart to see you being so positive and uplifting😊. Thank you for all the work you do to help others in their time of need!

  • @Harpie.
    @Harpie. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a nursing student this really helped shed more light on what it’s been like when I wasn’t at the hospital during covid and I couldn’t help but get emotional as you described what you felt during it. Thank you for all that you do, I hope everyone decides to get vaccinated to keep one another safe.

  • @Tanny.M
    @Tanny.M 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you Siobhan and Mark, for sharing your thoughts and experiences. It's so easy to forget that health care workers are just as scared, vulnerable and human as the patients and families. Thanks for still going on and fighting this battle for us and with us all.

  • @stormchasingirl1133
    @stormchasingirl1133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The first minute is so well done I think that this deserves to be an actual feature film.

    • @drn6741
      @drn6741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where I live (and probably many other places), we have these year overviews at the end of the year. At the end of 2020, of course, covid was a huge part of the overview!
      But it was done so perfectly! Capturing all the information we got on certain moments and how it evolved over time. It focussed on the bad, but also on the initiatives people took to help each other out! It was beautiful!
      The beginning of this video reminded me of that!

  • @cherimagelky8963
    @cherimagelky8963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a former RN, I worry so much about all the Healthcare workers, including ancillary staff. I fear we are going to lose a lot of Healthcare workers because of PTSD and massive burnout.
    You are all in my prayers daily.

    • @cherylcarlson3315
      @cherylcarlson3315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheri, I am with you. 39yrs of US nursing through all the short staffing,new diseases... remember when HIV started and suddenly had to wear gloves? Hope they all learn EMDR in school for the PTSD as this won't be over for a long time.

    • @grapatin
      @grapatin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The staffing shortage has reached a critical mass.

    • @joygernautm6641
      @joygernautm6641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its already happening unfortunately. In our hospital we have had new grads not even get through their orientation, and decide to quit nursing and go back to school. Nurses no showing shifts, highest level of stress related sick calls I've ever seen.

    • @midnull6009
      @midnull6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grapatin ...because nurses were let go. And the failure of admin. But, staffing shortage was shit way before covid. So that's nothing new.
      Also, unvaccinated nurses who have natural immunity are replaced by FEMA medical peroneal that is unvaccinated....

    • @grapatin
      @grapatin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@midnull6009 Mostly, nurses haven't been let go. They've been leaving on their own accord due to burnout from the pandemic. Yes, the situation was bad before, but it is much worse now.
      Also, FYI, "natural immunity," as in the immunity conferred from COVID infection lasts an average of 3 months, and can be less in some people, which is why unvaccinated people who get COVID have to wait 90 days after the resolution of symptoms before they can get vaccinated. Basically, natural immunity is unreliable and amounts to bupkus in terms of protecting the individual and the community around that individual from getting or spreading the virus.

  • @00Kristyna00
    @00Kristyna00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I'm 27 and I live in Italy. Finally getting my first dose tomorrow!
    It was very interesting and heartbreaking to hear your story. I constantly think about the trauma healthcare professionals went through due to covid and I hope you guys will get the mental health help you deserve to process it all.

    • @MsStina84
      @MsStina84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great to see another European here /Stina in Sweden

    • @bridget5180
      @bridget5180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for getting vaccinated!

  • @caryeddy6928
    @caryeddy6928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm an occupational therapist that works in a retirement village in the USA. Though things are better than they were this time last year, every time I hear that one of the residents has gotten COVID I worry that we will backslide. However, I'm trying to stay optimistic and am doing my part to keep everyone safe!

    • @Isabel-tv3uw
      @Isabel-tv3uw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holler. I’m an OT too!

  • @amyc9917
    @amyc9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ‘A 5th year medical resident’, I remember when the intro was ‘A 1st year medical resident’ crazy how time flies

  • @paigedyer9734
    @paigedyer9734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m 13 and you inspire me to become a doctor when I grow up🥰

  • @whitec1981
    @whitec1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a chronic illness patient who has been to the operating room for life saving emergency surgery, 10 day hospital admission, and countless dr appts in office since the pandemic began, I feel you with the fear. I had first dose as high risk in April and also had my second dose in June here in NW ON. My fam is fully vaccinated. We are always in proper masks etc and doing as much curbside as possible. We are doing our part to make sure people like you aren’t overwhelmed….I wish everyone had that attitude. Thanks for all you are doing and congrats on being 5th year resident. Amazing accomplishment. I’ve been watching forever. So proud of you!!! Sending love from Northern Ontario. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rachelb3590
    @rachelb3590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoy your videos. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m an RN in the US. I really noticed how kind and compassionate you are with excellent communication skills, demeanor and bedside manner. It’s clear you are an excellent physician. I too felt nervous at the beginning of the pandemic. I remember telling my family that I could very well contract the virus and die. I wasn’t especially scared, but more so just being realistic about what we knew at the time and feeling that I was a nurse and fulfilling my calling in life and knowing that might come with the ultimate sacrifice. I was actually working urgent care at the time. We weren’t especially busy because people were actually staying home unless it was urgent or they needed testing. We did have lots of people come in for testing and I remember rooming my first covid patient. He had flu sx and I was 99% sure he was positive. I followed our protocols and maintained 6ft from him except for when I took his temperature. A few days later we received the results that he was positive and my manager talked with me to make sure I had followed protocol. Everything was fine and I didn’t contract covid that time. (I later contracted covid working at an outpatient surgery center while in between vaccines). Luckily I was only mildly sick for one day and I attribute it to being partially vaccinated at the time of infection.
    When you talked about the uncertainty in the beginning that really resonated with me. I remember all the protocol meetings, daily huddles, the ever changing information thrown at us. Even dealing with the public/patients was so difficult. People didn’t understand or didn’t want to follow the rules. Even though our clinic wasn’t busy in terms of numbers, it was such a challenging and emotional time period.
    I salute all the ED/ICU and Covid unit staff. I know they were some of the real front line heroes.

  • @tylerbrooke98
    @tylerbrooke98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    ....it's really weird to think about how wild it is in some countries. I'm a medical student in Australia, and I was fully vaccinated by May, and things are...pretty calm in my state? It's just so heartbreaking to see how much things vary not just country wide, but worldwide with this pandemic. Stay strong!

    • @suchafnldy2
      @suchafnldy2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree! I’m not in the medical field at all. I’m just a regular person from the US and I was fully vaccinated Mach 18th.

    • @DaxRaider
      @DaxRaider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@suchafnldy2 well us is a special case xD there is a reason us had so many vaccines and not a good one xD lets say my gouverment was furious about the usa for basicly taking stuff that was supposed to go here ... xD

    • @joanhoffman3702
      @joanhoffman3702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Unfortunately, our public health response has been politicized. Anti-maskers, anti-vaxxers, false info spread by idiots on social media and Fox News (beloved by the former guy) and politicians, it’s a mess! Now, the majority of new cases is Delta variant in unvaccinated people.
      I got my second dose in March and that doesn’t mean I’m lowering my guard. I understand the science.
      Stay safe and follow the science. Good fortune on your medical career!

    • @ChaiLatte13
      @ChaiLatte13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Australia is seeing a surge. You guys are not out of the woods yet and vaccinate rate is very low there compared to other countries that are seeing a new wave.

    • @kateymateymusic1
      @kateymateymusic1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ChaiLatte13 it’s not really a “surge” compared to the rest of the world. We have the harshest lock down rules compared to everywhere (for good or bad). Hopefully the state of nsw gets on top of their outbreak

  • @sofiasousapires
    @sofiasousapires 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Glad you and Mark are doing well after getting Covid! I was so excited for you getting the vaccine as I got my first shot the same day as you! Feel bad your second shot got pushed back! Stay safe Siobhan!

  • @Roanmonster
    @Roanmonster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Omg, imagine being vaccinated by Siobhan! I need to know, did anyone recognize you? That would be so funny!

    • @jeffpro8
      @jeffpro8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet at least one person recognized her 😄

    • @autumnsun8640
      @autumnsun8640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I am sure someone did. I saw her once in the hospital while I was waiting for the elevator. I had a take a double glance. I asked her if she had a TH-cam channel and she said yes.

    • @srinikavlogs4485
      @srinikavlogs4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya I want to know that too

    • @FanDebronco97
      @FanDebronco97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@autumnsun8640 do you live in Canada as well?

    • @autumnsun8640
      @autumnsun8640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FanDebronco97 Yes in Canada.

  • @georginachurch2847
    @georginachurch2847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Thankyou for all your work you have done during the pandemic :)

  • @ashleysunshine8985
    @ashleysunshine8985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Siobhan, you are truly such a compassionate and wholesome soul. Thank you for your continued selflessness to provide for those who are in need.

  • @gizmo8453
    @gizmo8453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Violin energy is unmatched

  • @dlarsen325
    @dlarsen325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    As a nurse I remember the anxiety and uncertainty in the first weeks of the pandemic. It was really hard. Then trying to manage my home life with 2 young special needs kids in zoom school with their own heightened emotions... it was so overwhelming.

    • @ManoukVisser
      @ManoukVisser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, you’re a superhero 🦸‍♀️ 👏🏼

  • @Wheelygonzales
    @Wheelygonzales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    You were going to have to wait until July for your second dose? Doctors should be the very top priority to receive available vaccines.

    • @oseo943
      @oseo943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In Italy Healthcare Personnel has been vaccinated first, for Pfizer the first and second doses were 28 days apart as prescribed by Pfizer…

    • @The_other_jenny
      @The_other_jenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It depends on the province and vaccine availability. Because in canada it was determined that extra time could be taken between each vaccine, it was determined that vaccinating more people with their first dose was more important.

    • @Hannig
      @Hannig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@The_other_jenny UK did the same, but all medical staff were at the front of the queue to keep the NHS running

    • @rmac2489
      @rmac2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In Canada we our hot spots and largest death rates were senior’s homes and those homes and the workers were the priority. The second problem was we could not get vaccines - the companies making them kept cancelling our shipments so our focus was getting as many people as we could with a first dose. Once we finally started getting shipments of the vaccine we are finally getting our people their second dose. The good news was in the 3rd wave I did not hear of one outbreak in a nursing home! I was scheduled for my second dose in early September but because we finally started getting vaccines I got my second dose in early July!

    • @ananeto81
      @ananeto81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In Portugal, all medical professionals were vaccinated first, then the elderly or really sick patients at the same time as all the schools personnel. And then, step by step from the older population to the youngest.

  • @Jillamaroo42
    @Jillamaroo42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being a healthcare worker has been challenging this past year and a half but, you have been such a positive and informative person to watch throughout! Thank you! ❤️

  • @johannagarzon9313
    @johannagarzon9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a fighter!! We're living interesting times, so it's hard and uncertain, but people like you and your husband are the real protagonists. Keep being awesome, guys. Big hugs from Colombia.

  • @itsgabbieagain
    @itsgabbieagain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5th year resident. Omg, girl, I'm over here tearing up over your journey 😭 .So much dedication 💕

  • @micacorado3631
    @micacorado3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you for all of your hard work during this COVID situation. You and your fellow nurses, doctors, etc. are our backbone of our society.

  • @katemacpher
    @katemacpher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for giving an insight of what its been like working in the medical field during the pandemic and in general. Love learning and going through your process.

  • @patrickburke22
    @patrickburke22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Siobhan thank you for being so real and being your genuine self. Glad you’re safe and well now. Thank you for sharing….well, everything.

  • @thesnake52000
    @thesnake52000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you both so much for everything you've done and are doing!!!

  • @omarjenlopez4081
    @omarjenlopez4081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You’re amazing! Wish we have more doctor like you and your hubby!!

  • @Adulting_Autistic
    @Adulting_Autistic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep smiling sweet girl. You seem kind and strong. The world needs you. 🦋❣️🌹

  • @kelleysigler9759
    @kelleysigler9759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really can't even imagine how stressful, exhausting, scary, sad, and almost hopeless you must have felt during that time. Im am truly forever grateful for the sacrifices all the Healthcare workers ( and their support teams) have made to keep everyone safe and healthy as possible. Thank you!!!

  • @Jojo-gg6jc
    @Jojo-gg6jc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have 3 doctors in our family and seeing what they went through was exhausting on
    them. Having to stay away from their children who were babies for months because you don't want to bring it home to them was so sad. So thank you for your service 🙏❤️

  • @YashSharma-gk7fb
    @YashSharma-gk7fb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely loved this! Always amazing to hear your personal thoughts! Wishing you all the best for your future!

  • @mariasaribay4382
    @mariasaribay4382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gives me goose bumps that you're on your 5TH YEAR medical resident. Such an inspiration.

  • @starman10548
    @starman10548 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smiling and teary eyed at the same time. Thank you for all you do.

  • @The_other_jenny
    @The_other_jenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your videos got me through studying for the mcat and my wait to getting accepted to a Canadian med school. I'm starting this fall and just thank you for all the work you do and your videos!

  • @sindytindy
    @sindytindy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Listening to you and the huge amount of stress it has caused you and even contracted Covid yourself by helping others, makes me really angry to think of all those that deny the existence of the virus... Thanks for sharing your journey and thank you for being an awesome person 🙌

  • @Solentra
    @Solentra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I teared up when you showed that clip of you talking about your patients deteriorating and mentioning you cried in the shower. It was easy to tell you were trying to rein in your emotions. Your strength and intellect are so inspiring and humbling. Thank you for continuing to share your videos throughout this Pandemic. Also, HI MARK!

  • @l_7376
    @l_7376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell that you both really admire each other. So nice to see.

  • @quantquill
    @quantquill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for sharing the ups and downs and the emotions. I feel as though the Delta variant is going to wreak havoc in the US, with so much resistance to getting vaccinated. I got my second shot in late April; there were barely any people at the vaccine clinic, and all the pharmacies had switched to walk-ins with no appointment because we had so much supply with not enough demand. It's an absolute travesty that any frontline workers anywhere couldn't get vaccinated, and yet we had excess doses.

  • @chrissyl4948
    @chrissyl4948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video captured so many feelings and emotions! Looking back on the uncertainties daily especially in ER was so tough. Designated hot zones in ER was so scary and the phone covered in plastic,goggles that fogged up, and I work in EVS ! I admire the nursing staff and doctors for their dedication during a scary time.
    We have come a long way but still need to be cautious, but having both vaccinations now makes me feel safer!
    Thanks for sharing this video!

  • @ValeriaMtz36
    @ValeriaMtz36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5th year 🥺 I remember watching your videos ever since you started!! So much love to you for all the hard work♥️

  • @bygrace3113
    @bygrace3113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a frank and honest video about how your life has been over the past year and a half. As a non hospital worker I greatly admire what all health workers have done for the rest of us, you're so brave 🌹 words just can't thank you enough.

  • @kiruthikamuthuganapathy
    @kiruthikamuthuganapathy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow it’s happy to hear “a fifth year medical resident “ ❤️

  • @aitanasahni48
    @aitanasahni48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for all you do Siobhan!

  • @julesmbc
    @julesmbc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It means so much, to hear the first hand experience of our health workers! Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @Ellie-oz7fu
    @Ellie-oz7fu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm actually so happy for you that you get to come full circle and almost have something of a small stress and bad-energy vacation at the vaccination clinic after one and a half year of sacrificing your life to this illness. Making people happy, working in such a positive-energy environment with so many people (who are conscious and not dying) coming in (and hopefully saying thank you to you) must feel really really good, and you deserve it so much. THANK YOU!

  • @simarpreetkaur3190
    @simarpreetkaur3190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    To the people working in the medical field, do y'all ever feel anxious and get a feeling like you have a disease when you are studying about diseases and their symptoms? If yes, how do you deal with it?

    • @starlight8554
      @starlight8554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh ya I definitely did. But I just kind of tell myself I can’t have *all* the illnesses and move on. At least I’ll know what symptoms to look out for.

    • @cherylcarlson3315
      @cherylcarlson3315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't think I had the disease but imagined how it might feel to figure out how to help them through. Pathology happens to the tissue, illness happens to the person. At 58 developed a rare neuromuscular disease and found neurologists don't have this view

  • @Frodojack
    @Frodojack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're a brave young lady. I salute you.

  • @juliegutierrez6135
    @juliegutierrez6135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a bright light! Always positive and so caring. Thank you!

  • @beadedboutiquestudio3202
    @beadedboutiquestudio3202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your job is so tough and yet you always seem so happy and vibrant! I love that for you!

  • @SagaciousSix
    @SagaciousSix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I work in healthcare in the U.S. and received my vaccine at the end of last year. I, too, was so excited to get it. Last year was a nightmare and I'm grateful to my coworkers for being a supportive team. 💓

    • @neen42
      @neen42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for all that you do!

  • @joshboston9325
    @joshboston9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is an interesting video!!!, I hope you are having an amazing day❤❤❤. I cant wait to see more videos. And Hi!!!

  • @lanapedigo3780
    @lanapedigo3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all you do. And all of the health care workers. You are truly hero's.

  • @miriamalvizures5998
    @miriamalvizures5998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I admire you!!! Thank you for the vulnerability your modeling for other professionals ❤️❤️❤️ this is very unique and for me feels very admirable and I too can relate to some of those “let’s not talk about it and just go”. You are an Angel on this earth! Thank you for all you do!!

  • @alexisbuckner1800
    @alexisbuckner1800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your honesty and sharing your story

  • @redtyphon9919
    @redtyphon9919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The way you said “give me them all!” (Antibodies) was just hilarious.

  • @raquelsy2012
    @raquelsy2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful and powerful couple. Thank you for your service. God bless!

  • @cinma4890
    @cinma4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an amazing doctor. Thank you for all you do and thank you for being present in TH-cam and allowing so many know what’s truly happening with Covid. Thank you again!!!! And hello from Texas.

  • @ibrahimgamal5277
    @ibrahimgamal5277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Imagine watching people reflect on the pandemic while your country is still in the midst of it and still denying its impact.

    • @jaccrazy21
      @jaccrazy21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ❤️ Some are thinking of it daily. Today I was able to go to a book store and last week to two different fast food places indoors. And I was inside my being, holding onto every glorious moment. Because not only do I realize how lucky I am to be vaccinated, I know the virus is mutating and that our freedom from a lockdown again is not a sure thing. Thinking of you and sending you a virtual hug.

    • @Yesica1993
      @Yesica1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who's denying what impact? What are you even talking about?

    • @melaniexoxo
      @melaniexoxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah its sad the deniers are out there

    • @maddylove09
      @maddylove09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@Yesica1993 America has a large numbers of deniers. Those who refuse to believe covid is real and those who refuse to get vaccinated. That’s what Katie is talking about.

    • @toaster4693
      @toaster4693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Yesica1993 Republicans.

  • @srinikavlogs4485
    @srinikavlogs4485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks Siobhan for making this video

  • @hhon8938
    @hhon8938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love when Mark is on with you! Another fabulous and informative vid! Thank you guys so much for all that you do 💜

  • @amyh1045
    @amyh1045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your story! I am so grateful for all the medical professionals who have worked so hard through all of this.

  • @Yahya-Khan
    @Yahya-Khan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You’re incredible!❤️

  • @annchovies5747
    @annchovies5747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You make the most amazing videos! Thank you, thank you for everything you do.

  • @carlahead5072
    @carlahead5072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so sorry to hear that you and your hubby went through such a horrible ordeal but happy to hear that you both overcame it with a positive attitude . Thank you so much for sharing your experiences along with risking your lives to help others get well. I took the vaccine in March and April (Moderna) as I have a chronic incurable intestinal disease and a weak immune system. Again thank you guys for everything you do !!! Hats off to you and your husband Shihbon . You guys are awesome!!

  • @mikec7176
    @mikec7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you and Mark are ok!
    Thank you both for being on the front line, and doing a great job!
    👍👍

  • @formgeben
    @formgeben 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video. Thank you for sharing your experiences

  • @anonymousandcool
    @anonymousandcool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am so so sorry you and your husband caught COVID while saving lives. Your channel inspired me to get a pharmacy degree because of your passion for medicine and helping people. Let's hope there is a better future with COVID under control.

  • @Wifeysnell
    @Wifeysnell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all you do….you have been through a lot and your still smiling.

  • @amandachalfin7695
    @amandachalfin7695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have sooo many thoughts and emotions ❤️ Thank you (both) for all you do!!

  • @josephdahdouh2725
    @josephdahdouh2725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I got recommended this earlier. I would have been soo motivated to study harder for tommorow's exams. Wish me luck, I will write my results here if I pass.

  • @jeremykeaton274
    @jeremykeaton274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's been so long you've done violin content on this channel - I really enjoyed hearing the background music in the montage at the beginning! (I'm assuming that was you playing)

  • @vvkouna
    @vvkouna 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all the work you do + sharing your positive outlook! It's beautiful to see!

  • @jmlokken
    @jmlokken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your journey. Incredibly appreciative of all the heroes (nurses, doctors,...) helping others in this pandemic.

  • @incarosen6343
    @incarosen6343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    YAY, I was really wishing for a Siobhan upload today

  • @sash5558
    @sash5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was such a good video!

  • @cmilyard
    @cmilyard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This brings back so much to me. I'm so happy that we are past that horrible stress!

  • @FireCracker3240
    @FireCracker3240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Siobhan & Matt, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for all that you've gone through and sacrificed to keep us all safe. I am fortunate to be fully vaccinated and to have been healthy these last 18 months, despite having an "essential" type job and continuing to go to work through all of this. You are contributing to that, and I wish everyone could show that by getting vaccinated too.

  • @l0v32l0v3y0u
    @l0v32l0v3y0u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Here in hawaii we just starting our wave of the variant and it’s getting worse….and our vaccines arrived last year! Edited: I think this dairy is part 1.

    • @HannahCobana
      @HannahCobana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Very thankful that we didn’t seem to see a vaccine shortage

  • @mackenzieb2218
    @mackenzieb2218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This is probably a weird question, but do you feel a bit of relief working with covid patients knowing you've already had it? or is it still just as stressful/scary?

  • @BSBSPSensGirl88
    @BSBSPSensGirl88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you again for everything you’re doing, especially within these last 1.5 years! Ontario is lucky to have you.

  • @lizmildenhall5832
    @lizmildenhall5832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Siobhan. I am an acute SLP in the UK. I also remember that feeling heading in to work in the early days. What a journey we've all been on. Stay safe xx

  • @harshitakanosia337
    @harshitakanosia337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Congratulations for becoming a 5th year resident!!!You really work hard a lot,wish you good luck.❤

  • @sohaabbas6611
    @sohaabbas6611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5th Year!! Wow. Still so used to hearing 3rd year. Congrats

    • @MsStina84
      @MsStina84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next summer she'll say "attending physician"

  • @gildagi2111
    @gildagi2111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to hear from you and Mark! Congratulations on being a ‘5th year medical resident’,,,, thank you!!!

  • @Sunrainwolf
    @Sunrainwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 years already.. wow, been watching your videos for 3 yrs now... you are amazing, keep helping others