Another Week in Medical School | Handling Stress

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Just another typical week! I struggled with mental health/sanity this week. I touch on it at the end of the vlog. Thank you to each and every single one of you for always being so kind to me. I love you all endlessly.
Also, I do recognize that mental illness is a serious topic. If you are struggling with depression/BPD/etc. and you are unable to get in control of your mental health, please do not be afraid to seek out help and talk to someone.
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Rachel, you explaining the process of taking in information but not being able to fully digest it because something else comes around that you have to take in, then the cycle repeats all over again is literally how I feel in nursing school right now. Your videos and advice are honestly the best part of my week.

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Exactly

[@arianasilva4256]

Hearing you talk about your arm pain in actual medical terms is awesome, you go girl!

[@Arannetperez]

I’m not interested in pursuing any career in the medical field but girl i must say i love watching your videos. They motivate me so much to study. Keeping working hard future doctor!!!

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"I feel rested because I slept 6 1/2 hours" LMFAO cant relate, I feel rested after like 12 hours

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I love how you study like crazy and go to all these lectures and still make time for eating healthy/working out, and replying and liking our comments!! Keep up the amazing work!!❤

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I know you're super busy with school and studying, but I really hope you never stop making videos because I really enjoy them. Even though you are under a lot of stress, I am still inspired by you and look up to you. Although I'm not in med school (I'm a nursing student), I still get inspired and motivated by watching you and it makes me want to work just as hard as you do in school. Thank you for sharing your journey :)

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Congratulations for getting into the program!!! So appreciate how “real” your med school vlogs are

[@RachelSouthard]

thank you :)

[@chicken_land]

med school is too stressful ...I'm in my final year and i handled stress very poorly... cuz it is too much to be honest especially in the first 2 years and with the new environment and figuring your own way to study ..so if i can give an advise it would be ...that you must ! have a way to decompress or it will affect your body and your concentration on the long run and the best way for me is meditation ....just for 5-10 min and within few days you notice that you aren't stressed as much and you actually can be more productive and be more present instead of GO ! GO! mindset good luck Rachel !!

[@BeingBeatrice]

I love how she says “ I’m so happy “ and always contains herself 😂😂❤️

[@aydelinsanchez8350]

You’ve learned so much I was so amazed when you said your diagnosis 🥺 SUPER PROUD

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[@BBStats]

"I feel rested, I got 6.5 hours of sleep" WHAT! I absolutely DIE without at least 7.5 hrs! You are a beast!

[@kedtalks1480]

SilentEagle2029 😂😂 lol 6.5 is a good amount in med school

[@RachelSouthard]

shooooot 6.5 felt like 24 hours worth of sleep. it was AMAZING

[@bellefeu4933]

I die w/out 9 :(

[@kevinzhang3313]

Lmfao 7.5 really? You can't get a better start the next day than 8 hours

[@DrAdnan]

I’m three years into med school and still can’t handle stress properly 😂

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Bill Russell Piloting is a great career!

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dude you are everywhere lol

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Dude i saw u in so many comments lolz 😅😂

[@grgumgee1]

Wonder how doctors did this before computers lol

[@becomingdoctorkal]

Ddz5585 they didnt 🤣

[@PlexHvH]

Doctors now are truly off the charts in terms of knowledge than Doctors in the past. Doctors in the past just grasped the basic knowledge of medicine, while Doctors today need to go in depth in so many topics because they have the resources.

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Meh. . . You wouldn't want to be her anyways. She catches your fatty diet.

[@leangroundbeef2322]

@@PlexHvH this isn't really true. textbooks were very much real back then.

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@@leangroundbeef2322 That doesn't falsify my statement.

[@darren121088]

Proud of you Rachel , can’t wait to see all you are going to accomplish 💖✨💖✨!!

[@sarahgutierrez5628]

I love your strength and bravery to just dive into very difficult challenges and obstacles. Thank you so much for the advice. You are an inspiration! :)

[@lovedove8746]

Lol you cut off the part where your friend said what he thought a Natural Killer cell was and I wanted to know what he thought lol. Anyways I enjoyed the video. Congrats on the Anatomy track!!

[@emanuelvazquez6492]

When you diagnosed yourself it really inspired me because I also want to be a doctor and getting to a point where you know why you may feel pain is epic I CANT WAIT TIL U BECOME A DOCTOR YOU GOT THIS :)

[@Alyssav90]

I just started nursing school, your videos are so motivating. It feels like I'm listening to a friend talking about their process. Thanks for sharing!

[@loverrgirlry]

Lol I have a neuro and peds quiz this week so I'm here distracting myself by watching you go through school instead of me

[@kedtalks1480]

Sara Ann good luck! You got this!!

[@cassandradelacruz4255]

That little dance was everything! 😁

[@alexanderwang2333]

Love watching the older vlogs! I’m in nursing school rn and I relate to that feeling of trying to catch up when your being thrown more lecture material ughh! Haha 😂 keep up the hard work Rachel!!!! 🤟🤟 look at how much you achieved! Ahh!! 😅🥰

[@dominic_28]

You reminded of a time when I was still in med school, all those sleepless nights spent in studying. Now as an MD I still lack sleep 😄

[@mariagomez5888]

I needed to hear this, you are right, we do allow external factors to have effect on us. Your mentor and you are so right. So glad I’m watching your video right now, I really needed it. It brings things more into perspective and i will try to keep this always in mind.

[@chloe939]

Every time I watch this video, the final message always gets me. You are such an inspiration Rachel. Keep doing your videos. They motivate me to become a better person and a better student. I am applying this cycle to medical school and after all the hard work, I hope everything will pay off with an acceptance (Occupational Therapy --> Medicine). Medicine is such a long journey and I really appreciate that I get to follow your journey to show me the way and keep me motivated. Thank you! Xxx

[@mickieheathcock8893]

I feel you on that. I’m glad to hear it’s not just me feeling behind with more and more information coming at you

[@juliafee8395]

An old friend of mine just started med school. After your videos I can’t stop thinking about her probably crying in her room right now.. P.s you are handling everything so well. You have the strength to study like crazy and it shows😍😍

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Julia

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Literally live for your videos! Recently found you and become obsessed seeing how you’re going through school! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@biancaobero]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH they literally give me life!!!! and watching this video was perfect timing because literally this week I was so unmotivated to study for my midterms that are coming up and I just got some news that discouraged me even more, but your advice at the end really got to me and gave me motivation to keep going, so thank you!!

[@siniganggurl4566]

Rachel you're my fave medical school youtuber

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you :)

[@Aboutpeppe893]

It's amazing to see how all medical student in the world have the same problems. AMAZING

[@ella1854]

thank you for talking about mental health/dealing with stress in your vids! it helps me so much in my life :))

[@saytorz]

Thank you Rachel for that last bit. I was the one who asked you about it. It made me smile when you addressed it. I will definitely keep that in mind. Sound words to live by ❤️👏🏾

[@RachelSouthard]

Of course Tori

[@alexablessing2531]

LOVED the dance break and message at the end, I needed that this week

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heheh

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One of my most favorite parts of my week is seeing your video notifications pop up!!

[@courtneylink1432]

The end of this video was so on point I really appreciate what you said regarding mental health! Thank you for sharing and being so real ❤️❤️

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Courtney

[@jessiel1875]

Yas! You gotta respond to stress with ‘yes I’m excited!’. Not ‘it’s ok, I’m calm’. Savvy psychologist taught me.

[@aleksgj00]

I got so happy when I saw that you uploaded a video!!!! Love u Rachel! A fellow med student from Macedonia ❤✌🍀

[@wilmijansenvanrensburg1703]

Your videos litterly give me so much motivation 🤗 thank you so much for sharing your day to day life with us! ❤

[@aimeetambwe]

The rant that's starts at 10:20 has got me thinking, when med students look at other people do they just see their entire anatomy orrrr

[@sexprilla1848]

Keep it up !!! Loved the dance 💃 section! It’s a great stress relief ❤️ you are a rock star 🌟 bad ass 😉 Congratulations on getting into the Applied Anatomy Track Program!!!!!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you!!

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I’m not a medical student nor do I want to be one but I love watching your videos lol! ♥️😂 mainly when I have no type of motivation to study lol I just watch you and then I instantly get the urge to study

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you 're strong

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I’m in Pharmacy School right now and love your videos! I also am learning the same stuff about Immunology with NK cells and dendritic cells. Innate immunity is so interesting!

[@munnesa1]

"heavy anatomy, just thrown us the whole leg"... literally :;P why did I imagine them throwing a whole leg at you AHAHAHA :D

[@RachelSouthard]

I imagined a giant thigh just smacking me in the head lol

[@pl7548]

Definitely Needed that speech u said in the end of the vlogg. Thanks Rachel!! :)

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you are more than welcome!

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eating chinese with momma bear while watching... "byeeee" (LOVE)... I have to do that also, when i get really overwhelmed, i get really antsy, and just stagnant. You are in charge of your reaction. I'll keep reminding myself... love yah! Also, when I get down I remind myself it's a priviledge to be in college, there's someone out there who would die for your spot. See yah next Friday! sweet peaches

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You looked so awesome in the lab coat!

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Love love love!!!! Favorite part of the week is watching these vlogs❤️

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GIRL IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! Keep doing amazing things!

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Okay hands down! I was inspired... 😍

[@RachelSouthard]

that's the goal!

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That dance choreo made my day! Hahaha loved it.

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YASSS! shakin my lil thaaang

[@aw8758]

I hope you don’t get too down on yourself girl ! You’re doing amazing also I love your hair ! The color is goalsss not too many highlights still nice and brunette

[@RachelSouthard]

ooooh thanks! I kinda wanted to go a little more blonde but maybe i shouldn't!

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Yesss Kween she backkk AHHHH I literally jump when I get the notif ngl❤️

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Ahaha back on the grind ur so inspirational and it really helps me do better in school thank you so much keep being you and posting videos ❤️

[@saramulea8380]

Such an inspiration for me truly you are the person I want to be

[@heidievans6336]

The arm pain... totally going through that myself... :-( But mine is a bit different because I have impingement syndrome in that shoulder from being kicked by a horse 15 years ago... combined with 12 hours of studying per day... it's miserable right now... but... I can do this! *Determined*

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Yass I received the notification literally at the perfect timing when I was going to study! Your vlogs are so motivating 💞I literally love them!❤️

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I love your videos and thank you for that speech at the end, really made me realize some stuff ❤️

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Love you enthusiasm and willingness to go on! 💜

[@LucavanAefst]

I have tried getting into medicine, but I did not make the cut last year (my rank was 362 whereas only 345 can make it, out of a total of 1500 admissions). I am trying again this year and your videos motivate me to try even harder! Love from the Netherlands :)

[@Ashley_Joice]

Man I can really feel how u must be feeling.. I am also trying to study all this .. all over.. we got this . 💖💖💖💖💖

[@dREAMwShan]

good luck school and congrats on getting into your program. Med school can be crazy but you got this!!

[@kord2g]

Lol, 2nd year here 1 week away from a 50 chapter (multiple textbooks) exam - Cancer Pathology/Genetics/Biochem/Anatomy/Viruses, etc etc etc. Killing me!

[@bellefeu4933]

THANK YOU for anki. I really want to start using it for my BSN. MD here I come!

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Oh whaaaat! Yasss! 2011 whoop whoop!

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@@RachelSouthard thanks for subbing back! I just started my KZbin channel and I hope to make awesome videos like yours 🙏🙏 🙏

[@aweg11rl]

I’m currently an undergrad pursing my biology degree and i can finally relate to someone who says there is no time to really learn any information because you have to keep learning new information 😂 i know that medical school is 100x harder but i can kind of relate if that helps!!

[@RachelSouthard]

It's INSANE!!!!

[@micaella3000]

I just finished my boards in medicine, wish I had your optimism when I was in med school!

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Total Rory Vibes 💛✨ :)

[@madelineworth4491]

Your skin is so nice! I’m in nursing school, and my skin is bad. I think it’s from stress.

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How many pages of info are there in one PowerPoint?

[@dorothygaddis5636]

Literally me "i got 6 hours i feel rested" im in pharm school right now so i feel you on the no sleep

[@Raven-uw4gj]

Ooooooh granulomas! Those bois keep coming back in every system

[@RachelSouthard]

Darn them granulomas!

[@Lexi-ru6di]

Could you please explain how you use the excel spreadsheet to track your powerpoints? Love your videos btw!!!!

[@RachelSouthard]

Lexi I did in my last vlog that has my updated study methods!! Check it out!

[@Lexi-ru6di]

@@RachelSouthard I will definitely check it out! Thank you :)

[@sarahameelia]

lol the dance session is RELATABLE

[@SittieAmerah]

I love your positivity 😁

[@marquezhobson3781]

Good luck in your journey through medical school. Have you heard of Antonio J. Webb, he is an orthopedic surgeon based in Dallas Texas. You should follow him on youtube, he's amazing describing his journey through medical school.

[@mariasworldofglitter]

Omg I dance during my study breaks too! 😂

[@gloriaadjayi2428]

I really enjoy these videos ❤️❤️

[@rachelgildroy6400]

CONGRATS RACHEL!!

[@RachelSouthard]

Rachel Gildroy thank you Rachel!😀

[@hashmatullahzamanzai9926]

Reachel southard the great ,your are not uploading a new vlog but doesn’t matter old is gold,I am watching your old videos

[@099kamnelsonsitlhou5]

Thank you so much, I should go back to studying ♥️🤗.

[@sfranklin10]

Happiness is a choice.

[@ST-oe7pf]

You know, If Hillary Swank and Rory from Gilmore girls had a baby it would be you! 😅😊

[@Theairam_]

You are such a beautiful person.

[@codyftbll42]

Anyway you could share your excel worksheets to keep track of lectures, board and beyond, etc?

[@adamarisgonzaga4864]

Love your videos 🧡 but I would appreciate if you wouldn’t super speed when your explaining us certain things because I’m interested is knowing what your explaining 🤗

[@RachelSouthard]

awh! sorry! I just feel like it'll bore you ):

[@adamarisgonzaga4864]

No! Not at all.

[@jessicaderobles2232]

Love your vlogs girly

[@sarahhh7861]

Do you use textbooks in med school, or is everything you need to know presented in the lectures?

[@kaynursingvlogs6695]

I don’t want to be a doctor I am actually on my journey to becoming a nurse but I love your videos so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nurdinkani2673]

I kinda laughed and amazed at the same time when u were explaining the pain in your arm

[@RachelSouthard]

still in pain! ugh

[@nurdinkani2673]

@@RachelSouthard i hope it gets better👌🤣

[@alyssavictoria7645]

Pleaseeee make a video about how you set up your anki cards 😩

[@RachelSouthard]

this coming week's video!

[@sophielipson3339]

Love these vlogs! I feel like we are going through first year together, just on opposite sides of the country haha

[@antoniokiko342]

Same!

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Keep working hard!!

[@jimmybimmy9642]

Great video, you will be a big channel for sure.

[@MissMelissaSanchez]

Great vlog! Plus you are so pretty 😊

[@oreoxeater]

Have you tried doing some nerve flossing/nerve gliding exercises for your arm? That might help alleviate the numbness and pain

[@kimcannizzaro4147]

With every video I fall more in love with you

[@RachelSouthard]

Kim Cannizzaro Awh. Ily Kim.

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I'm from Australia and l LOVE watching your videos...