Burnout Before Step 1/COMLEX (med school) | Rachel Southard

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[@RachelSouthard]

OOF. Burnout is so real. Recognize when you're starting to feel it, address it, and do something about it. There is a reason i say: Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself, continue to work hard, and all that good stuff. The first two things have to come before "continuing to work hard."

[@ctdd2536]

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[@vivianagonzalez6632]

Hi Rachel! I’m a PhD student (physiology and biophysics), I just want to say thank you for your time and your amazing videos! Now I don’t feel alone through this journey. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 💜💜💜

[@ausroy087]

Rachel! Consider maybe the sluggishness & low-mood is related to living by yourself now??? Meaning you would get "pick up energy" from being in a house with others? And you don't get that anymore? - If you agree, you gotta, somehow organize more random social "energy" woooo. Haha just one possible diagnosis!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@estefaniazila]

sending love and strength to you

[@Dr.AnushkaSisodiya]

just hang in there. you can do it. take care of your self :)

[@malin3346]

I feel like she’s the only med school KZbinr who’s not pretending to be the perfect productive med student

[@user-if2iz8jx4w]

And also she doesn’t need to pretend😁She really is the perfect productive med student😁💖💖

[@drjennale]

It gets better. So much better! Step 2 is easier than step 1 and step 3 is easier than Step 2. Seeing patients in the 3-4th year clinicals will give you new found energy and excitement. Residency is life changing. You got this. Sending you our love 👩🏻‍⚕️❤️

[@waterfirelord]

I just watched your video and I just noticed that You shout out to Rachel.

[@user-ci4bh6cc5b]

Absolutely.

[@You-dh1du]

"I'm NOT tired, but I'm just ...tired." Mood.

[@Dr_Analise]

I'm an obgyn and I remember the burnout I felt after 4.5 years through my residency and never taking a day off!!! Took a toll on my mental health and attitude... I finally took a good time off and revisited my worthiness and goals and finally got back to work and presently am training in gynecological endoscopy and loving it. You will be an amazing and dedicated obgyn.. saving mamas and babies. Best job ever!!!

[@hadilelldakli350]

I have experienced burnout multiple times and the “empty” felling of not wanting to do anything is not so pleasant.

[@WittyKitten]

Burnout is definitely real! I ran on pure stress during last year's app cycle and ended up having a panic attack during winter break. Still struggling to handle anxiety but realized how important it is to not ignore your own needs while studying and pushing towards your goals. Please take care of your mental/physical health through this time Rachel! We're all here to support you and I have faith that you will do amazing!

[@polarsnows]

I'm starting medical school in July. Your channel has been so inspiring and I hope that I can use your experiences to better my own.

[@weekaa663]

Was pre med easy??

[@hahardridge]

@@weekaa663 that question is kind of subjective. Just depends on your own determination and hard work in my opinion.

[@heyyyisa8149]

That's super exciting! I wish you the best of luck and I know you'll do amazing

[@stephenscott3420]

I’m starting in July as well!

[@nishapuri8331]

Same!!

[@Happiiness28]

I am currently going through the biggest burnout of my life. I have a huge exam in two days, and what saddens me the most is feeling that I'm not gonna get it. I have never felt this horrible.

[@avamw8074]

💗💗💗

[@jasminakochanowicz1007]

Dont be to hard on yourself. You are just a human. The best moments of yout lifw will come after this exam and however it may go, you are just more important than this exam. Bad mental health will,affect you more than exams ever will so take care of that first, exams are only in free time😉

[@user-gt8iq2rf9l]

Hope you managed to pass it!

[@hinasofy229]

How's everything now sweetheart

[@Happiiness28]

@@jasminakochanowicz1007 i have read your comment to many times , it made cry and comforted me in amazing ways .. thank you for taking time for writing these wise words ❤️

[@saad1161]

Hello Rachel, I have to say something. As a 4rth year medical student who have been through ALOT of studying + had my STEP1, I have found that what really kept me going is that I enjoy the little time that I have ( Eating, commuting, working out ..etc) to the greatest extent so that I have a semi work-life balance that can keep pushing me forward. I am not in a place to tell you what to do but I really noticed that you always study during times that you simply should not. Its not healthy to put yourself in this atmosphere. I hope that you regain your power as soon as possible and keep going 🙌🏻

[@reai4411]

this^^^^ wanted to say this too

[@EJF0085]

I agree it's important to enjoy off time, but you may not know everything she does on a daily. The videos don't actually cover her whole life. It's fine to say what you did and how you think it helped you, but it's best not to tell adults what they should or shouldn't be doing in such absolute terms.

[@saad1161]

@@EJF0085 My friend , didn't you read ( Im not in a place to tell you what to do) ?? You're defending a situation that doesn't exist.

[@EJF0085]

@@saad1161 yeah, it's the, "I'm not in a place to tell you what to do, but you absolutely shouldn't do this." Which is literally telling someone what they should or shouldn't do... You're just prefacing it with saying that you aren't in charge of her. So, in that spirit, I'm not your boss, but you should never give advice on the internet, Saad. Because I told you I'm not your boss, I'm not telling you what you should do now. Problem solved.

[@saad1161]

@@EJF0085 So basically advice doesn't exist in your dictionary, Im either telling her what to do which is "bossing" or not telling her what to do which is "bossing". I can't argue at this point its just how you think.

[@sabrinag6583]

Your passion brought tears! 😭 You’re going to be an OBGYN delivering those babies. You got this girl ❤️

[@jessicagibson7051]

This video is a big mood. I know so many people who are burnt out right, including myself, with school because of increased workload, more independent learning, and the mental health repercussions of an ongoing pandemic. I’m a workaholic and it’s so hard to tell myself to take some time for myself because I feel the constant need to be productive. Hang in there! Happy times ahead! :)

[@Pentagonongo]

Uhm...hi Jessica, after reading your comment I think you could really help me to overcome my problem...if you don't mind. Actually due to this lockdown currently going there in my place, our schools are closed and tons of zoom meeting, assignment, homework, I just gave up on all these things for a month and started watching some "dramas & webseries" but now I'm trying to get back at my track and routine to study but finding it really hard. I can't study more than 40-45 min. Could you please give me some suggestions, tips or anything that can help me ?

[@johngrey1074]

I’m taking COMLEX/Step 1 this summer too. I’m sooo stressed about it, and I feel super behind. I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels overwhelmed sometimes. Thanks for posting this video and being transparent about your experience.

[@lindseya1019]

I hit burn out trying to get my GPA up to get into nursing school . I sat in my chemistry lecture sobbing because I was asking myself what I was doing here . I’ve spent 6 years doing pre reqs, & I’ve come to that point that I just can’t do it anymore. I have very bad anxiety & depression, I was recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder, which has affected my memory. I can’t work, I don’t have the attention span or the memory retention to do school . The light bulb burnt out for me . It hurts . I feel so disappointed & I feel like everyone else is disappointed in me, but I have to focus on bettering myself & my illnesses . Burn out makes it worse . I truly look up to how hard your working . Your dedication & persistence is incredible! I can’t wait to see you finish ! Always sending you so much love ❤️

[@ruthhnjengaaa]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dottystan8760]

You can do this

[@Jane-gz3nn]

hiiii herd, rachel asked us to comment something (hard?) that we're going through so here goes: because of strict lockdown in my country, I haven't seen my parents in over a year (15 months to be exact). But, thankfully, I'm not entirely alone, I live with my younger brother who's also a medical student... however, for many reasons, he's entirely dependent on me. Waking up to an overwhelming amount of school work and a person who, with out your help, could really suffer, is extremely hard and mentally and physically draining. I think I'm doing an okay job taking care of the both of us tho and it seems like my parents are really proud of me. I'm hopeful that all of my hard work will pay off in the end :) good luck on your medical school journeys, guys.

[@tesscongreve389]

That sounds like you have so much on your plate... I hope the situation gets better for you soon. Working so hard will definitely pay off :) Good luck with everything and take care of yourself! ♥

[@Nicole-wx2fn]

You are a wonderful person for taking care for the both of you

[@thisGABY]

I am so sad. I feel as though I am lost and floating. That is a really scary feeling. I feel as though everyone in this community knows what their goals are and knows where they are heading but I don't know that. All I know is that I want to help people. That uncertainty makes studying and persevering and just constantly working so, so, so hard. Every Friday I come to this channel and watch these videos and sometimes it lifts my spirit and sometimes I am just in a hole but if Rachel or anyone reads this, they should know that this channel and this community helps get through another weekend, when most of the time I don't even want to leave my bed.

[@layalzalkout1006]

Here for you. You are enough! ❤️

[@tesscongreve389]

It’s okay to be uncertain. You will find a path that is right for you. Listen to your heart and take care of yourself ❤️

[@Josh_love_]

You are far from the only one who does not know what their exact goal is. There are so many that are just like you and even those who do may not be as happy as they might have thought after they get their goal. I finished my software engineering degree a few years ago and I thought that getting the jobs I did as a software engineer would make me happy. That thought kept me going through my first undergrad... it wasn’t until I got those jobs that I figured out that my priorities were wrong in life and that I needed to help people more directly. Now I am one year away from graduating with a biology premed degree. Where I’m going here is when I had my revelation I felt lost, hopeless, useless, depressed and like my whole life centered around making a company rich. I had no clue what to do I had no goals and I didn’t know who to talk to. For me what helped was falling back on my support system. I never had done a good job communicating any of my emotions to my friends and family because it felt so hard to me to do so. However once I did they were able to help a lot. They helped me figure what I really wanted in life and they are the reason that I am where I am today. I couldn’t do it without them. Find a support system! It doesn’t have to be your family, it can be friends, mentors, professors, therapist, this community etc. Most importantly don’t give up you can do this, it will get easier and the world is lucky to have you!

[@anyssareads]

since we’re sharing (i realize i’m a day late, yesterday was rough), i was recently diagnosed with IBD (crohn’s disease specifically) around two months ago. i struggle with fatigue and waking up everyday tired no matter how much sleep i get. i love school. i love learning. i love that one day i will be a doctor. but sometimes the fatigue really gets to me. and it makes me frustrated that i’m constantly tired no matter how much i sleep, or try my best to control my stress so my symptoms don’t flare up again. i spend everyday worrying that the next food i eat will cause me pain. it’s taking it’s toll on my sanity and sometimes makes me feel so unmotivated that i don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. but i keep trying, and i’m talking to my therapist about it and that’s really helping. hopefully my recognition of what’s happening and starting to be more kind to my body will help me. thank you for sharing rachel and for allowing us a space to share. sending so much love as always💖

[@MontanaDior]

“ I just want to do Anki in my bed...” LOL! Guys I think we’re losing her 😂😂😩😘

[@brenncorella]

me, currently doing anki in my bed 😳 lol my excuse is my desk chair hurts my back

[@laurarossodivita6748]

Definitely needed this video today! Yes I feel the same way especially this week ooof ! I literally say “I wish I had more hours left in the day” so often or “I don’t want to go to bed and wake up to more tasks that need to be done tomorrow”. Hearing you be real is so comforting knowing I’m not the only one struggling, we got each other!! Thanks for your content ❤️🐜🐜🐜

[@kittipekacs2922]

"I want to be there for the mamas and the babies". You are wonderful! I see the sparkle in your eyes, and that is an evidence that you will be a really great doctor in the future.

[@makaylaramos9831]

Rachel, you are such an inspiration. You motivate me to not only work hard in my studies but also to become a better version of myself. I cannot thank you enough for what you do. You truly are a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@dejanoduncan2725]

You are not alone. I am so glad I found your channel and thank you for always "keeping it real"

[@jenl_73]

This was a great reminder for me too. I'm in my last semester of nursing school, about to graduate in May, and I also have my boards coming right behind that. NCLEX is our step 1, I feel like. It's the exam that makes us nurses. It's scary and stressful. I too needed to check in with myself a lot more this semester, because I feel the stress of persisting and finishing well and graduating and taking my boards... it's a lot. I don't feel like I'll feel totally normal until I take my boards, either! You already know this, but I'm reassuring the fact that you are definitely not alone in your burnt feelings!

[@minaabdulaal5549]

@6:20 I needed this so much 😥 I was blaming myself for not getting my to do list done everyday and I feel like there isnt enough time in the day to do everything and I just wanna keep on working w no rest days but thats not possible at all, at the end of the day we are all humans and we need to treat ourselves as a human being not a machine or a robot ❤️

[@zoeadorelefrancais]

Thank you for always being so open and vulnerable with us. I’m not involved in the medical field at all but I love seeing someone who is very motivated and also has very real and valid feelings of fatigue and burnout - something that I think all of us have been feeling during this last year 🤍

[@manuelaceballos3133]

I felt this hard. 2 months out from my mcat and basically the start of applications and I am CRWISSSPYYYYY from studying and work and life.Thanks for always showing the ups and the downs!

[@catherineferris4379]

Thank you for talking about being burnt. This really resonated with how I’ve been feeling lately. I’m a mathematics major in my hardest semester thus far. Juggling classes, my honors thesis, a research grant application, work, family, boyfriend, etc. has been really hitting me hard lately. I feel less and less productive each day and feel guilty when I am not studying. Thank you for saying that we need to remind ourselves why we do this. That helped. Xo

[@leenalhassawi6330]

Oh trust me, I completely understand your feelings. I also understand the whole image thing where people say you are so put together and successful but on the inside you know you just try your best but its never enough for you and you want to be superhuman. I am sure many other people also resonate with that message! Over time I hope you and the rest of the herd do not feel this way and you feel much less burnt out!

[@blossommarysej-m6672]

I've been feeling so burned out lately and this video was such a lovely reminder to keep going ✨. I love how you talk about having your dream as a reminder to push through, and the loving way that you talk about becoming an OB/GYN and helping people. That passion just shines through in everything you're doing, and you're going to be such an amazing doctor 👩‍⚕️💕 lots of love!

[@hannahwalker9058]

I love that you had this conversation! I always load so much onto my plate everyday, and I too forget to check in and ask myself how I am truly feeling. Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@SweeetJulesss]

Thank you for this! I’m in nursing school and I work as a MA full time too, recently felt so un motivated and not wanting to get up for work or do school work but I’m glad I’m not the only one burnt out. Also reminding myself why I’m doing this does help I agree with you 100 %. Thank you ❤️

[@sarah-dk1hr]

I needed this, Rachel-thank you so much for always showing us that we are never alone in what we face. Burnout is so real and it’s been so difficult lately. I needed this video. 😭💛 sending love to you guys, if you’re going through the same thing.

[@sandyrgz7932]

I feel like I’ve been in a burnout for 2 months and I’m so tired of feeling like this but now I’ll keep pushing forward thanks to you Rachel. You inspire me so much

[@darquisg3278]

"Im right there with you" - I needed this

[@maia-nadiaholeman7891]

Even though I am not a med student, (pre-nursing student👩🏾‍⚕️), your videos inspire me so much and continue to motivate me when things get really stressed out. I also want to specialize in labor and delivery, preferably a midwife in the future but I’m in between of switching to pre-med and becoming an obgyn or sticking to nursing😭 thank you again rachel for these raw, realistic videos of students in the medical field as it does get really tough a lot of times and for also reminding us that we need to take care of ourselves through the whole journey. Much love to you💖

[@kaelynking257]

Thank you for always being so real and raw. You’re going to get to your end goal and inspire myself and everyone else to do the same. You’re amazing. 🐜❤️

[@lindsey2520]

I can't even imagine med school, nursing school is hard enough! I was so burnt out last week I was a mess! Took a day for personal care and tried to not even think about school. It helped but it stinks when you have so much studying to do that you feel like you can't afford a break. Life is a juggling act. Thanks for being real with us. We'd all like to be super human but we're just not designed that way. We were designed with limitations and that's ok. I think it keeps us humble 😊 You are amazing and so incredibly inspiring. You will be an awesome doctor ❤️

[@lg6682]

You’re my inspiration Rachel! I always feel so much more motivated after Friday vlogs!!! I totally can relate to feeling burnt out. I always put so much on my plate & it all feels amazing when doing it but I am always sooo tired. 🥺 Thank you for speaking on this!

[@ramahmardini222]

She touches my heart with her little speech at end. Keep it up queen 👑💖💖

[@stemcat9415]

Hi Rachel, I've been watching since you started medical school and I just want to say that you inspire me every day. I am currently in my undergrad for pre med and I just get so much inspiration from your videos and I love how real and raw you are

[@nataliaclark1036]

I feel this! Just started my degree this year in the hopes that I can gain graduate entry into medicine 3 years from now, but it's going to be/already started to be a tiring, long, competitive road to be getting top grades for the next three years and I'm starting to get a tad overwhelmed by what's ahead of me, but we are strong red ants and we've got this!! Hang in there Rachel, you inspire me so much to keep trying my best everyday and to also remember to take care of myself physically too and recognizing how important and valuable it is for us all to be healthy as we go on our way 😊 love you!!

[@botanicalgardens7697]

I'm in dedicated rn and I feel this everyday too. Its def a sucky feeling to not be able to enjoy any time with out feeling guilty. I have that constant feeling that "I should be studying for boards instead". But we are all human. We need to listen to our bodies. And, a few hours off or even a day off from studying is not going to change our scores significantly (I hope, lol). Def easier said than done and I am still struggling with this too. But, just a few more months/weeks! We got this!! :) Good luck!

[@nikolinadraskovic7896]

I'm 3rd year dental student and I felt everything you said about feeling burnt because I remembered myself on my second year. My love is with you ...you know you can do it ♥️

[@sydney3685]

i have my first nursing competency assessment in a couple weeks and you help me motivate! so important to remember the end goal and why you’re doing it :)

[@chelseacosquillo623]

Thank you Rachel for this video I needed it. I finally feel I’m not not alone in this process

[@tmeireles95]

You’re such an amazing person! Thank you for everything 💞

[@danellephillips9969]

I absolutely love this channel. and the support from the community. I've committed this before, but I'm an aspiring veterinarian, and currently in my undergrad studies. I have experiences this feeling of emptiness and wanting to do stuff but seemingly not able to at the same time for my past two remote semesters. I kept telling myself I was just experiencing a "slump" and I'll get out of it. I wanted to do so well. I was so dedicated and just kept being harder on myself to do more and more. Here I am a year later with crippling anxiety and depression and near failing grades. I am so grateful that I reached out to my university and finally accepted the help I've needed for so long. Please check up on yourselves. I love Rachel's reminders every week when I watch her videos now. Thankfully, I am on the road to feeling better, but it is a long one and it's hard. Thank you for speaking up on this. I hope anyone who reads this knows that you are not alone and there is light at the end of the tunnel. We love and support you Rachel

[@hollyhele3729]

This video brightened my night. Something I am really struggling with is loneliness. I moved out to a different state all alone for a job, and it's been hard. I have felt isolated at times. Your videos truly do make me so happy. Love watching your journey. it has inspired me to go after my dreams and goals. I just recently found out I got into grad school. I am so excited to work hard and go after what I love. Thank you Rachel :)

[@bibliomedico8538]

We aren't robots ,there are days ,weeks ,months when we have to feel tired and anxious especially when we have big life-changing events that need HARD WORK from us . Your struggle is real ,valid and understandable , you aren't alone in this .I'm really proud of you for taking care of your mental health as your physical health (continuous reflection and self recognition are so important) . Keep the good work ,take your breaks and breath. you are going to be a great Ob GYN doctor one day ,I believe in you .all the best 🙌🏻💜

[@luckyme1133]

One of the game changers for me and burnout was actually separating food and other tasks. It feels like a waste of time at first, but taking the twenty minutes a day to sit down and just eat dinner and nothing else is actually really refreshing now! 🤗

[@swapnilsingh1495]

lots of love and more power to you! i really love all your vlogs...you are someone who keeps me going!! stay strong girl..you got this :)

[@APaz-de4fn]

Hi Rachel, I'm rooting for you through your journey! I'm an RN myself, and give you so much credit for working hard everyday through med school! I just experienced the unfortunate miscarriage of my first pregnancy. I had amazing OBGYNs and NP help me through this difficult process. What you said about delivering babies truly melts my heart. It's that type of passion that will make you an exceptional OBGYN!!! Keep up the good work, and know that you have already making a difference in others lives!

[@arracelinaparagas5303]

Thank you for sharing, Rachel. I relate with you that it’s better to repress the feeling of being burnt than to acknowledge it, because acknowledging it would make it real and as medical students, we don’t have spare time to acknowledge these kinds of things. However, it really is important to take care of yourself, and do small things that make you feel better everyday (ex: taking a shower, fixing yourself, etc.). The journey that we have is a lifetime commitment, so you have to always put yourself first because you cannot take care of others without being able to take care of yourself. You’ll get through this, i know you can. :) if right now you don’t feel like doing anything, it’s okay. Re-commit when you know you’re ready. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and a lot of aspiring doctors. ❤️🤗 we’re fighting with you.

[@ghadiaskar]

Hey Rachel, just wanted to let you know that I know how you're feeling, I'm going through the same thing now studying for STEP 1 and my life is a cycle of going in and out of this debilitating, lonely and exhausting mind space. Just as I keep telling my self I tell you, it WILL get better, and all the hard work pays off at the end. You're not alone in this ❤️

[@swarnimarodney1738]

This is my new favourite video❤️ it is sometimes so hard to make ourselves understand that we are doing just fine and the way you put it makes it so much easier for me to understand. I've been watching your videos since a very long time and i cant tell you how much you've changed my life for the better❤️ i just wish you all the very best and hope that you and me and us will continue to work hard everyday❤️✨ thankyou so much for speaking about these things out loud❤️🌼love from INDIA

[@abbyf6707]

How are you, Rachel? ooof that reminder hit me so hard! sometimes we do forget to check in on ourselves.. thank you for reminding us that it is good to take a break and a moment to chill x

[@kendrick_lim]

Thank you for sharing your experience with burnout. Medicine isn’t easy, but I believe that you can do this! Clinical rotations & real patients are waiting at the end of the boards tunnel! Take care of yourself throughout dedicated. Your mental/physical health is key! You’re awesome for doing all of this & making it happen!

[@clintpotts5799]

Rachel.... I really love your videos, love your energy. I’ve been here since day one. I am a nurse, but I really have a whole new respect for med students. I aspire to be a medical student one day. Don’t give up. ❤️

[@fatemehunknown3760]

Hi rachel.I just want u to know that u inspire me so much.I have an entrance exam three month later(I'm Iranian).and yeah it's hard but watching your videos, I feel that this is kind of life that I want to have. Thank you sister 💗

[@sargonyousuf6058]

An absolute BANGER! WELL DONE RACHEL!

[@sweetsarahstr84]

Been here since the beginning, you got this! You motivate me to continue to push hard in my program!

[@melissasilva2744]

hope your feeling better! And love ur patients lol!

[@maxblack7778]

got waitlisted from med school this week after giving it my absolute all and a half. this wasn't part of my plan and i am gut wrenched - not sure how much waitlist movement we'll see but it almost feels like a rejection. even thinking about the idea of going through the whole application cycle again and plan Bs that i am so not passionate is depressing.

[@xs6875]

have you sent a follow up letter/letter of intent? It’s not over until you’re rejected! Good luck.

[@maxblack7778]

@@xs6875 yeah ive accepted the waitlist offer and they usually give you some feedback

[@Dance4ever959]

It will all workout the way it’s supposed to! Keep faith! ❤️

[@Tbeckchemist]

loved hearing this and am having the same struggles! You are enough you are amazing :)

[@juliac.9925]

I feel like I have to say this and hopefully, you might benefit from hearing it so: I'm so grateful for what you're doing. All the long hours, sleepless nights and constant tiredness. You are my greatest example and this is not meant to put any kind of pressure on you. I see you doing what you love in every single video and working very hard for it, never giving up. You are amazingly strong and that is why you will make a great physician. It is all worth it! I only hope to be as strong and determined as you when working towards my own goals. You constantly think about helping people and we, your subscribers, are all people. So thank you ;) Good luck with everything, you can do this.

[@catrionadrimmie4941]

I’ve got first year med exams coming up soon, but I’m so so behind and so scared of slipping back into a bad mental space if i work myself too hard. I’ve failed all of my mocks and I’m so terrified of not making it. Idk why I’m writing this but I’m just struggling and it’s somewhat reassuring to see that we all feel burned out sometimes. We just need to focus on the end goal, and get through this study 🤍

[@carmelssss]

Update??

[@holaitspaola4063]

I’m soo happy you uploaded 🥳❤️🥰

[@gonzalopizarro3341]

Pre-Med is really hard rn! Everything in life in general is changing. I got broken up with, I’m trying to focus, I’m working on myself. Trying to find myself really, your not alone. We may not be in the same spot in our journey. But I definitely feel ya!

[@brandonanderson5609]

Cant wait for the video👍🏾

[@kathi6369]

I can definitely relate to the way you are feeling right now! I am a medical student from Germany and I took the first "Staatsexamen" (state exam) last fall (it's one of the biggest exams in medical school in Germany) and the month before were the worst of my life mentally. I struggled a lot with concentrating and my body reacted very badly to the stress which stressed me out even more. But as you said, it is all worth it in the end. But still, in the situations where you are just sitting in front of the massive amount of material without any time for month to do something else, you just feel miserable and burnt out. But you're doing very well and I look forward to seeing you succeed in the end!

[@julievandemoere1194]

I always see so many youtubers disclaiming that they are so lucky to have the life they have and have such a good life when talking about their struggles. Rachel, you are allowed to struggle and don't need to justify yourself!! You have every right to feel how you feel and it's totally valid, even if you live a better life than others.

[@jeannelacaille5153]

currently crying in front of your video because I realize studying 15hours a day and not taking care of myself isn't a great way to start medical school.. Thank you for your words ♡ it is making us feel less lonely

[@tesscongreve389]

It’s so hard but we’re in it together ♥ Good luck and take care of yourself!

[@daralizmarrero4868]

Thank you for sharing this. Validated how I have been feeling lately. Hope you can rest and recharge!

[@rclifford3]

Definitely resonated with me and was really what I needed to hear at the moment! I'm right there with you and it's so easy to lose and forget yourself right now.. let's actually enjoy spring break and maybe start being non-burnt bread again 🍞🍞🧈

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh hey Rich ❤️ where’s that butter? 🥲😉 Happy spring break!

[@amandine7914]

Thank you Rachel 🤍

[@shrishtibhattarai8319]

Keep going Rachel, don't forget to take a break doing something nice and fun for yourself once a week! Studying for boards too and it's a lot but like you said, it will all be WORTH it

[@carpemd2354]

We’re definitely all the same, trying to add work hours to our days at the expense of our health to be the best physicians possible for our future patients. Take care of yourself and take some well deserved breaks!

[@jessicanaranjo3214]

& let’s not feel guilty for these breaks! 😫

[@arshisot6306]

Starting to get burned out as we approach the end of the semester and one month away from Step 1 dedicated. I'm burned out, but I always worry that I'm not doing enough to create a strong CV for residency- I vent a lot, but this is one of my underlying fears. At this point, I just want to be motivated and strong enough to finish off M2. Thank you for being so open and transparent about your struggles- other medical students feel the same way!

[@enteiraikou5845]

Welp, your not the only one feeling burned out... these darn essays and lab reports and then lab exams afterwards are going to be the death of me on top of working 40hrs/week.... ughhhhhh

[@Hannah9328]

You are human Rachel! Please don't forget that. It is okay to feel burned out. You've got this.

[@camilabarbozaperi8408]

I stopped watching you and youtube because I had to study and do stuff and lately I've been felling so awful and burn out. Today I decided to watch one of your videos yo get inspired again and this was the one I clicked on... Talk about a sign.

[@brandonpollard5522]

These vlogs are so great!!! My goal is to get into medical school and your videos are so motivating!!!! Thanks for making these and giving advice!!!

[@hannahbolton309]

Ooh I just learnt venepuncture! Sorry it's tough at the mo. You've worked so hard for so long and it's hard to escape it what with rona... but I hope you get some mad motivation for the next few months!! Big love back at you!

[@zoeybourgeois749]

thank u Rachel I needed this ❤️

[@shaydelre1898]

I'm SO tired too....every day is so long...it's like there is literally no end. Hugs

[@Christerry1950]

We’re coming off a tough year. Regroup and mediate!

[@sweetcaramel9088]

I took my mcat exam today and my brain is fried 😭😭 I’m glad that I can relax today with your video!

[@leaocean]

Hey Rachel, your consistent effort will be so worth it, I’m absolutely certain that you’ll make it! As to me, I’d love to study medicine but I’m too chronically ill with CFS to study atm, it’s been some years and the illness is challenging every day. Hopefully I’ll get better some time soon but as is the case with everyone sometimes, sometimes we just live on hope and make the best of the current situation Love you xx

[@marcinspace]

We gotta do the things!!!! Keep on keeping on, it will get better trust me

[@jaysjournal6001]

i'm a current pre-med track student that is in the midst of transitioning into the summer of my technical second year of college(i took summer classes and was moved up a year due to credit overload) and i'm so close to failing a main class for my biology credit and i really don't want to take it again since it's hard. i'm also afraid to tell anyone about it because the most they'll tell me to do is work harder and i can't really do much more than i am currently and it's stressing me out really badly. your videos always help me push through though, and i love the messages you send in every video; they're all raw and unedited clips and i love seeing how other people are in similar places to me right now. love you so much rachel!!!

[@everydayleticia]

I feel the same way. I wish there were more hours in a day as well and that I could be a superhuman as well. Thank you for sharing how you feel. Thank you for being so honest in your videos. I am currently studying for the MCAT and at times when I am doing something different that's not studying I do feel like I should be studying.

[@chelseajane5701]

You are doing amazing! Keep pushing! ❤️

[@bluecornflower1015]

Girl, same I struggle form burn out too

[@corincintron5902]

You are strong Rachel❤️

[@nocapent.4352]

Can’t wait for the day you graduate ♥️

[@atousaar1927]

I study these days approximately 14 hours per day and I kinda feel the same but it's gonna be alright I just say to my self go ahead u got it and ur videos honestly are really good for me if I don't watch them I sometimes can't really keep going Rachael thanks for being ❤❤

[@angievansprang3460]

Definitely to a lesser scale than med school/boards burnout, but I'm definitelyyyyy feeling the undergrad school/MCAT burnout the last few weeks too

[@randomgaygirl]

"Be there for mom!" haha I love you!

[@meghan2175]

POOH IS BACK 😍😍

[@rossyjimenez1246]

You got this Rachel!