I’m just starting my freshman year of college. I don’t feel like I’m gonna be able to reach my goals at this rate. I’m terrible with classes, and focusing enough on homework.
Medfluencers make it seem like it’s fun when I literally have no social life and barely have time for things I enjoy. Med school is a sacrifice for sure.
@@jovanrodriguez7796 i can tel you from experience: i was on the fourth year of electrical engineering before dropping out to take the exams again and enter med school (im a year from graduating) and the amount of effort i have to put in just to feel like im learning 10% of what i need is way larger
I needed this today, thanks man. The last 3 weeks have been kicking my butt, constantly feeling like I'm not smart enough, not fast enough, not good enough in almost every possible aspect. Like I should never have been accepted into med. But it helps knowing that there are others. Let's push through.
Ikr, it feels like i don't even belong here, I'm not good enough to be here and people are doing good except me. Idek sometimes i pray to god that please let this day pass without any emotional struggle.
@@Vintagekiwi_2811 same im in STEM and i feel so useless… i feel so miserable and stupid idk what to do anymore 😢 but ill push through bc God and Jesus Christ is with me
"what it's actually like going to med school" (he immediately starts crying and having a breakdown) ... yes. very accurate. me at all times on the inside. 10/10
You got this! You will hopefully and eventually get through med school and finally get to helping others! Best of luck and God bless you! “Don’t be anxious about anything, but by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Philippians 4:6
I’m not even in medschool, but want to be a doc. But I’m already experiencing that, cuz of pandemic, I have so much to catch up and there’s just so much to do that it just seems impossible. I feel like I’m depressed rn…
@@Pale3110 I’m sorry about that. I hope you feel better soon. Take it easy friend ☺️ “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own” Matthew 6:34
Just graduated from med school and truly feel you, that’s reality. Most people make it look like we have it easy and fun. Yet, the fight is real and countless are the sacrifices. But hey, i got there… so can you
Hey I don't know if you're able to answer this but I'm planning to go into med after I finish my degree and my girlfriend will be in med before I finish my degree and was wondering if you had any tips on how to manage time so I don't hurt my relationship with friends and family ect
@@eumarise8272 Hey, i don’t know you or what your religious identification is, but I would pray on it and ask guidance on how to should handle the situation. Wish you best of luck! God bless.
@@eumarise8272 I wish you the best. The truth is, you will sacrifice all your time and mental energy on school. The truth is, all your relationships will suffer.
@@eumarise8272 There are going to be sacrifices and compromises you make. But two things can help, which helped me atleast. One is to have a daily routine you can manage. If you can't study for 3 hours, don't tell yourself you're going to do it. Study as much as you can comfortably without burnout and don't think you can't have fun. Second, make a friend or a group to study with. It's easier to make yourself study with the feeling of being responsible for someone else. You feel worse about wasting their time so you fix yours instead.
Everyone says they appreciate people in medical field for saving lives, but I appreciate the fact that you sacrificed your own, for me and my child. Without people like you, my daughter wouldn't be alive. She was born with a rare intestinal disease and had 5 major surgeries by 3 and a half years old. Without the hard work dedication and tears you pushed throu, she wouldn't be the amazing and talented 9 year old that she is, so thank you.
Bruh that never ends. Even after med school. You always feel a little bit incompetent. That’s what makes you a good doctor, always trying to improve and be better for your patients. ✊
Taking on research… I wish more doctors that were passionate would study medicine further to help more people then simply just prescribing stuff that doesn’t solve much, it’s fine to treat things but…
I got dismissed, I started over …. I’m a graduate now. Before I failed the finals , each test felt like a wave that got bigger and bigger until the final exams … what I can tell u I learnt is this ; I was afraid to face my inadequacies and match the specific demands of my school system . I am quite intelligent, but sadly medicine is much more about discipline not just Iq… I pray U the best.
I am also in 3rd year. I just feel so lost all the time and have the feeling that i know absolutely nothing at all lol. It's really hard but in the end it'll be worth it (hopefully). We're in this together! (: 🤍
The number of times I’ve thought of quitting med school is uncountable. I’ve cried more in medical school than I have as a little kid as I can remember lol. The struggle is real. Just finished my 3rd year by the grace of GOD... I’ll keep pushing 🙌.
You have come this far, great job keep going strong! You got this! 👍 Don't forget to make time to rest every little minute counts to just catch your breath.
I used to wonder why Doctors would get offended if you didn't refer to them as Dr. so and so. I would think they act like snobs by getting offended but I then realized the sacrifices they make. The sleepless nights, the frustration, the breakdowns, the feeling of almost wanting to quit, the TEARS! Now I understand. They EARNED that title!
When I was pregnant a woman I worked with gave me some pretty stupid advice. At my next OBGYN appointment I asked my Dr about it and he got irritated. He said she was ridiculous and to ask her where she graduated medical school. It seemed a bit arrogant but… he was right and looking out for me his patient which is his job
Bro yeah I get it, but they shouldn’t have a fragile ego I’m going through school now it sucks but if mg patient in the future wants to call me by my first name it’s fine, I’m not superior to them… idk not a justification for being a snob you’ll get respect naturally you shouldn’t ever have respect from everyone that’s not how life works
@@livebungusreaction Well I don't disagree with you. Like.. yeah they earned the title but also, don't be a scum bag if someone doesn't refer to you as Dr.
This is me right now. Hours of studying, fatigue, imposter syndrome, anxiety, mild depression after a failed board exam. I never knew becoming a pharmacist would have me feeling like this. Thanks for this post, I must have watched this 10 times over. I don’t feel so alone.
my bestfriend is currently in med school...she is having such a hard time she calls me literally every night cries whines tries to give up and then motivates herself again and starts studying....med students i am so proud of y'all you can do it💓(ps:coming from someone who gave up and is actually regretting)
I’m going through same damn hard time, Sometimes I feel like giving up and then I remember those people who called me names who belittled then I get up
Registered nurse here- I see how hard you work - UNPAID, and I know how hard you must study! I remember what it was like when I was a student. I try so hard to be kind to med students, and all students for that matter! There’s so much for you all to learn and a little bit of kindness goes a long way! ❤️
@@KarlainChrist I’m not a registered nurse, but what I saw a person do is read the book chapters over and over again. However, you will probably have less time when you are taking the classes because you have to take other classes. What I suggest you do is study all the science for nursing subjects before you take the classes. For example, (idk what classes you have taken btw), but study for a class or classes a semester or semesters prior to taking the classes. Because I heard it’s hard getting into the nursing program and even harder to stay in it.
The best kept secrets: 1.Medical student having the highest rate of suicide in comparison to students in other fields. 2. For suicides by profession, doctors have a suicide rate only second to military.
@@POPDATA Uh is that why you think they have the highest suicide rates? It has nothing to do with what they're studying. Being a medical student is a full time job with overtime. Literally they cant work. So they have to take out loans not only for tuition but for living expenses for 4-6 years and depending on if they have a family those loans could EASILY be in the $500,000 range. Imagine being hundreds of thousands in debt and having to study 15 hours each day for extremely intense exams for 4-6 years with no break. If your grades arent good enough then you wont be able to get into the residency you've been working towards for the last 8-10 years of your higher education. Not to mention youd be letting down your family and yourself. It only gets worse in your last 2 years of med school when you're actually "working" (you're not paid) in a hospital for 60 hours a week on top of all the studying youre expected to do.
@@jazb4864 I mean everything you said is the consequence of studying something like Medicine and you should know all of that before getting into med school. Taking out loans for living expenses are also common in other fields, if not every field. It shouldn't be easy or affordable to get a certification to deal with human lives... that's why it's literally the hardest and most challenging major. I feel sad for those who go to med school just to please their parents... and I get that even if you have a passion for healing people, somedays you will get tired and you will feel bad, but if you're SUICIDAL about it... it's time to leave ASAP... if the whole process is causing you to have clinical depression then you should start planning how to switch majors or at least get a job that doesn't require a college degree and start saving up
Truly admire how medical school students go through the challenges to study and be successful. Certainly also respect how they are preparing themselves to provide patient care. If it wasn't for their commitment many patients would not be healthy. Thank you doctors and nurses as well👥️🫂
Yeah. I don’t quite understand how could someone love doing something so much that they willingly sacrifice their life and health probably in order to help others. Sounds almost unreal but in reality,pretty much every single doctor I’ve been to seemed so uninterested,tired,angry and treated me like shit so I guess in the end all the stress they go through and all the sacrifices they make lead to them becoming depressed and agitated with everything. I’m not saying this to antagonize doctors or anything. It’s just and observation and experience I had.
I have. The Let It Go parody song. Dr Mike. The woman dr idk the name. Dr Hope reacts to Cells at Work anime. I like the last doctor. I think he is still a med student idk
After graduating and actually taking care of patients, I can say it’s so so worth it. I feel so blessed and love my patients and every bit of what I do, even if when it’s hard.
Sorry my english, i am brasileira. I'm studying to pass medicine in Brazil, and that's exactly what you said. The process is very hard but I believe it will be worth it.
Hi! If you are reading this right now, ^-^ May God heal your wounded heart, remove your pain, stress, depression, anxiety, worries and problems. And, He may replace them with good health, everlasting happiness and peace.❤️
when i was pregnant with my last son, my last child, i started bleeding really bad without going into labor and by the time i had reached the hospital i had lost so much blood they had to do an an emergency c-section and when they were done they told my husband that i could die because of all the blood i had lost. they had to wait to see how i did while they gave me a blood transfusion. my son was born dead because we didnt get to the hospital quick enough. But, there was like 12 doctors and nurses in that small or room. they wouldnt let that little baby die. my baby. they did bring him alive. but since he had lost some oxygen to his brain they had to send him to a speciality hospital. i woke up in time enough to see him. but doctors are great. they work their entire lives just to save ours and sometimes they need to be told and or even shown how much they mean to us. not just doctors but nurses as well.
Thank you for appreciating us... We hardly have time for our spouse or children.... But we feel it's worth it if we can make a difference in someone's life 🙏
Hey, you got this!! Nothing worth doing in life will ever come free or easy. It will 100% be worth it in the end. Just focus on whatever your reason(s) is/are for going into meds
This is exactly what I'm afraid of...I had always wanted to become a doctor but the more I research the more I'm afraid that I might regret taking this career path
I feel you. I too wanted to become a doctor got a great pre med as a medical technologist. But unfortunately, i did not pursue it because i chose to give myself a break. From all those studying all day and all night. Filipino parents don’t understand a crap on how hard their children struggle with their premed. All filipino parents think of basically involves telling everyone that their daughter/son is already a doctor and expect them to give out free check ups on family and relatives. My father kept on telling me, “you get paid on every patient you handle, that’s why doctors are rich!” I mean come on😒
Same... I am so unsure. But my parents do not see any other alternative job apparently. I do not know whether I would be happy doing this. But the next question is then what else should I pursue? I am lost on that too.
@@Watermelon_-it2jm my parents are kinda the same too... the process to enter a med school is quite different in my country but it requires alot of work and studying and my parents don't understand how hard it is either they think it's so simple and can be done easily. And they have such high expectations for me that I'm scared I'll never be able to reach that goal.
Being worked to death doesn't make a person more efficient or effective at their jobs. When will the corporate structure acknowledge what makes human beings thrive? Our medical staff are overworked.
They wouldn’t be overworked if there was more of them but not a lot of people have the mental fortitude to get through 8 years of college, the reason they are there is because they are the best, they’re the ones that got through med school, and that’s why they’re overworked, peoples lives can’t be lost because a doctor doesn’t have the energy to work, it’s either you work or people die
I’m 28, have been through a lot of dropping out, wanting to go back to school for medicine…but have felt inadequate, because I wasn’t a “straight a, AP class” student. I’ve never had support. I finally, FINALLY, had a “ah-ha!” Moment. I can’t keep letting other people’s lives affect me that keep me from following MY dreams, MY goals, MY life. I’ve had enough of that. I am GOING to be a doctor no matter how hard, or difficult the journey is. No matter how long it takes, I will get there.
I graduated 2019 …. What I have found is this … medicine is a test of character, how well u can maintain a disciplined routine to study the huge volume … intelligence is definitely necessary don’t get me wrong , as u would need to connect some dots that aren’t obvious at first. But discipline is a huge factor, a bench mark . Not sure where u wanna study but ur basics are gon be life for this journey, so master them ( anatomy, physiology, biochem especially) …. If ur basics are sound, I mean very sound … medical school becomes very interesting and less stressful. Also know the system of the school u are at… it’s helps, it’s not enough to just study… u gotta work the system. Match the specific demands of ur system. E.g at my school, in preclinical years, if u do so well during class tests and practicals, u might qualify for olympiads which if passed exempts u from the normal exams. U got to find some of this opportunities in the system ur in. It took me failing my preclinical and starting over again to get the gist, it’s more that just intelligence… discipline is key. All the best as u pursue.
As biomed student, I relate entirely. The tiredness, feeling like you just don’t have enough time in the day, feeling like you can’t do anything and anything right, questioning if this is something you really want to do but knowing it is because you can’t see yourself doing anything else .. most definitely a sacrifice
This is the problem with overhyping STEM fields as the careers for “smart people.” I’m a bio major, and deal with imposter syndrome all the time. I feel like I’m averagely intelligent trying to make it in a major filled with super smart people. I feel like when I tell people my major, they’re instantly impressed, and I suddenly feel like I’m living a lie, because I’m average. Truth is, many of my classmates feel the same way as I do. And science just happens to be something I’m interested in, so it’s easier to learn. I’d fail a business class, or really any excel class. I think other majors deserve more credit. I’m not saying that STEM majors aren’t hard, but people treat it like you must be so smart to be interested in it. I Many of us don’t feel that way, and it causes us to set unrealistically high expectations for ourselves. We believe our classmates are achieving those expectations (when they aren’t) and that we are the only ones not good enough to be in that field. Edit: also I’m not saying that no other field experiences imposter syndrome, just that the “oh you must be so smart” comments that you get in a STEM major add to it. It’s not a bad thing that people say it, but it does unintentionally increase the pressure of imposter syndrome, since you feel like you’re lying to that person.
Dude same I’m a marine biology major and I have days where I feel like I’m falling behind or I feel like I’m not smart enough to be in my major but I’m glad that my girlfriend, friends, and family try to understand what it’s like
I feel this exact same way right now with my schooling and what it is I'm changing my career to versus what I've been told my whole life and what my career has been the last 12 years.
I was doing a master in criminological analysis and after one year, the imposter syndrome got the best of me and I quitted. I always felt behing, not passionate enough compared to others in my class and where I was doing my intership. God I worked my ass out to get to this point after a 4 years degree to get in the highest GPA and find this intership and master’s memoir director and subject to work on. I had a nice internship in provincial security that I worked hard to get, but still all my effort were nothing compared to the imposter syndrome. Left everything, and now I live in the countryside and I work in a farm with chickens and I live in so much less stress! My year of master broke me. Literally.
Just because you FEEL average, it doesn’t mean you ARE average. I haven’t seen anyone succeed in STEM, that wasn’t above average. I feel stupid myself a lot of times, but I am not, by no means. You feel average, because the average of your bubble is much higher than the average of the whole country’s population. Please make the correct comparisons!
The emotional trauma that comes with the medical field is so heartbreaking. You see people die, broken hearts of loved ones, helplessness of diseases you can't treat, telling someone it's all about to end. They are angels that do the hard things most of us couldn't imagine. ❤❤ we love you
I’m sure It affects them,It seems extremely tiring and stressful but tbh I have never met a doctor who even treated me with a little decency. They all treated me like shit,literally every time so I avoid going to the doctor as much as possible.
@@bonsaibaby8257 true, my mom is a doctor and she treats patients nicely- and like, aint they indeed supposed to be nice and caring since they're dealing with living beings, not things? But yeah there are doctors who arent that kind
For almost every person who applies for medical school, there are interviews that are held to help determine who is considered to be a good fit for such a profession. Naturally, there will be times where students feel the overwhelming pressure and anxiety of screwing up a surgery or losing a patient, but these feelings are normal. Through the course of studying medicine, you learn how to better manage your time, deal with stress, and work under pressure. Those who cannot do these things simply aren't ready and need more help getting there. It's an extremely challenging degree.
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy. What were you promised? What were your motivations? Thanks for sharing your experience!
i feel like sometimes is it really worth it? i’m in secondary and i’m so indecisive, is it really worth the stress? the lack of social life? do i really have to sacrifice my mental health for the sake of a good standard pay and a good name like being a “doctor”
@Whoatetherice? same, my dad wants me to go to Oxford and would literally use his all pension just to see me go there as if I don’t have to get accepted. I really suffered from stress this exam period and thinking that when I get to uni it’s going to be worst makes my heart shatter.
That’s the thing. You don’t go to med school for the “good standard pay” or the “good name”, you do it because you feel the call, because you like science, because you actually want to treat and help people. Its only worth it if you actually want it, if it’s just for a status thing or because you feel forced by your parents then it’s definitely not. Try taking vocational tests to guide yourself towards something you’d actually like and enjoy✨
@@seaofqiOfficial yes but for us the real broke community, we can’t afford a fucking book for class… hopefully with my career i can help those students
As a 1st year medical student, I can totally relate. Even though I've been doing quite well in exams after burning out from studying, there is the pressure to maintain good grades and it still feels like I'm not doing enough plus it's gets lonely sometimes being the only Nigerian in my class. All the best to me in my Cardiovascular exam next week💪🏾
You are doing Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Fist year medical student and Nigerian. Hope you are in the Black students 2025 group me? To see all the amazing Africans doing great and talking about the stress.
I’m a nurse and I’m constantly in arguments with coworkers who speak disrespectfully to doctors and residents. I give all kudos to upcoming doctors and current physicians- you can do it! Nobody knows the sacrifice you give to go through this journey unless you’re in it, what an honorable career.
The sacrifice of time doctors give to achieve their work is no joke. But if you want real talk, the word "respect" goes different ways depending on who you talk to. Unless you know their situation don't defend someone else being targeted (they can turn on you next) or try to argue with the person being "disrespectful" in your eyes. Give people a chance.
I truly hope you feel better. I wish you all the best in everything, and I hope you come out to be an amazing doctor! Don’t worry and take it easy friend 🤍 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7
I really needed this right now, thank you. Med school with a learning disability isn’t fun. I feel so lost and stuck and like I’m not good enough. But then I have those moments where I’m like “yup, this is exactly what I’m meant to do”. I’m tired. I’m burnt out. I’m depressed. Etc. but I keep telling myself it’ll be worth it in the end. I can’t give up on myself. I hope anyone reading this keeps pushing too.
You have no idea how much I needed to see this, I have cardio respiratory exam tomorrow and I'm feeling so overwhelmed and burnt out and definitely freaking out ,and this made take a deep breath and remind myself that I can go through this.
@@Boogersandunicorns76 As a second year med student you do not learn ANYTHING in the exams. Before you go to the clinics you only learn the basics anyways so even if you knew everything from the previous years (which is NOT possible) they would only help you a little bit. Most med students learn proper usable knowledge in their clinical years. Hope this helped.
Studies show it only gets worse as we progress through residency. But there are many programs that now have resources for students, residents and attending to help maintain a sense of self, and help identify and manage / eliminate burn out. The Personalities drawn to medicine are also prone to perfectionism and lack of self care out of guilt for wanting to not stop until the studies are done or hospital work is finished. It doesn’t help that all hospitals are understaffed and there is a culture of a perverse type of abuse bakes into the educational system.
Talking from my experience (i graduated med school in 2013), sleeping on off days, eating delicious food, going out to see nice scenery on off day, talking to someone how hard u're feeling are the things that definitely make my stress level in control.. Things are not getting easier in this field as we progress. So, please learn how to cope with stress. U can do it.
Thank you for this. I'm in nursing school and this is how I feel most times. It's good to be surrounded with people that understand! If you're still in med school remember you got this and you'll be great!
I’m literally studying for the MCAT and ik it’s not the same as BEING in med school, but I still feel this every day. Keep going y’all we’ll get through it.
Good luck, I'm in yr2 and it's nowhere near as bad as anyone makes out. Some people just love to complain and make medicine their whole life, dont listen to them
I feel this. I’m currently a second year student and I get waves of burnout that hit HARD. We just started our repro unit 2 weeks ago and this stuff is intense. We have 15 lectures we have to get through this week and I’m drowning. But I’ve also never been happier. It’s such a privilege to be able to learn this information. It hasn’t been an easy journey at all, but it’s already been very rewarding
How is it humanly possible to have 15 lectures to get through in 7 days and actually grasp the concept. I could barely listen to my professor give a lecture for an hour 1/2 twice a week when I attended school in person. Ain’t no freaking way I can listen to 15 of them mf in a week. Good luck. I hope you did well!
Another thing to motivate you is the fact that you got yourself into medical school!! That itself is something to take pride in and motivate you to keep going, cause Ik that mcat exam isn’t easy but the fact that you passed and got to where you are now is something to be proud of!!
Exactly!! To all the med students don’t give up when your almost there!! It may seem like a long road completely dark but your not alone guys!! Push through it! Take breaks if you need to and its okay to take breaks. We are not robots and mistakes will happen but you will learn from them!
I've cried so much.. I was suffering from moderate depression several times.. I literally cried in front of my professor after he said some very mean things to me.. I came out of the room crying and ran towards my dorm.. Everyone was looking at me crying.. Some days were so hard and I have thought of giving up many times. But now I am a Doctor. Finally.. People only see the money we get.. But they don't know the struggle we go through to get to that position.
Just finished last exam in med school.. i graduated! After 6 years of suffering mentally I can’t believe we actually FINISHED.. it’s like a dream …altho i still have this imposter syndrome like my other 99% of colleagues.. but we’ll build our belief in ourselves with work experiences ofc ! the hours were long but the years were fast. Just remember if you are a med student, or any other student , we all have the same thoughts so share it to the ppl who understand you well.. u will feel better so don’t give up Unless if there is another better options for u if u think of quitting .. life is short and we are too young to make final decisions about our career , dont let it the only and final option We could change careers whenever we want just be brave and cheer up🧡
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy. What were you promised? What were your motivations? Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@magfedheroes55 what first made me choose medicine is i wanted to do something I don’t regret and the answer appeared in my head immediately. But as an employee what makes me motivated by the time is the good environment and the good team! 1- environment (clean, beautiful) 2- people 3- good salary
I never realized med school was that difficult. I am considering Ob-Gyn, but I am afraid I am not competitive. I learned 50 % students don't get in? Is that true?
Ah, guys!! I am late to this, but feel like I still have to tell you… I graduated in 2006, after 70+ exams and 6 years of imposter syndrome. 16 years later, as a hepatobiliary surgeon, I know that all those feelings pushed me to work hard and persevere. It took me 14 years to reach my final goal, and now all I have are fond memories! It is hard, hard work. But, if you really want this-it is the very best job you could ever wish for!! The very best of luck and we will see you guys on the other side🌟
@@TitaT I see you, Tita!🌟 Push through, I am positive you will be an awesome doctor❤️ Remember to take care of yourself as well! Big hugs and big cheers🌟🌟🌟
As a junior in highschool who is considering becoming a doctor of sorts, I hope you don’t mind if I ask a few questions that have been bugging me- so do you still have fun in school or is it just competitive studying (as in can you hang out with friends on weekends or in the summer) also I heard there was a lot of debt that accumulated after schooling- how long did it take you to pay those off and did it financially compromise you at all (I’m sorry if this is too personal 😖)- also I heard with residency in particular that coworkers can be extremely rude and that the workload breaks people is that true?- in the end my final question is- is it worth it in the end and if you were to go back in time would you still choose the same profession?
My brother, at age 34, had a stroke and needed emergency neurosurgery in the middle of the night. This just happened on November 26. But because of neurosurgeons, he is still alive. The stroke damaged almost the entire left half of his brain...but he is alive. And that is what matters. He is also aware, can understand speech, and can say a few words! 🙏🏻
taking my board exams in april and i’ve had crippling anxiety every night for weeks straight, and it seems like the studying + work just never ends. i feel like i’m losing my mind half the time 😭
Just spent an entire week sleep deprived, my mornings up till lunch taken up by internships and torturous lectures, and my afternoons spents studying for a completely different subject. The only reason I'm not breaking down is cause my stress hormones are keeping me standing right now. That being said, we're all in the same boat. Don't be afraid to share your emotions and struggles with your classmates, it's the collective suffering that brings us closer and gives us some inner peace! It takes a long time to be a doctor, and you don't need to be perfect immediately! Everything comes with time and everything you learn and push through will make you stronger, trust me. Sending love to all my fellow medics from around the world!
Ughhhh this video made me tear up. It’s literally what I’m going through. One min I think I’m on top of the world feeling my best and thinking I’m gonna make and complete my goals then the next t is feeling absolute failure
Needed this so much. Last month I was crying my eyes out at 4am thinking I was going to fail and they were "finally" going to "find out" that it was a mistake to accept me to the program. Everyone else seems so put-together all the time...
I’m in my last year of med school and my finals start in 2 days. I haven’t gone out in months, haven’t slept properly for ages. I’m completely detached from everything and everyone around me. I really hope it’s worth it in the end.
Please don’t forget about these moment and struggles 20 years from now when your a successful doctor. Remember why you started and why you do this and give each patient the detailed care you give them right now. Keep that going because we need you! Desperately!
Omg thank you for this. I'm in engineering and I constantly feel like im ready to give up. But if I push through till the end it will feel so rewarding
Good luck. Both my parents were engineers. My dad retired two years ago and my mom retired last year. You got this. I’ve heard horror stories from both of them. Good luck man
Thank you so much I’m a first year medical student and black and I always have bouts with imposter syndrome and inferiority complex as I feel out of place in a room full of white students, sometimes I feel like I know nothing and maybe the course isn’t for me so thank you so much it made my day to know I’m not alone and to keep pushing 💪🏾💕
I think we all feel like we know nothing, especially while studying a lot of info at once. No worries, you will rock it! Sending my love fellow med sufferer
I am in 1st year too! Thank God I had to study some extra material (aside from my high school syllabus) to pass my medical entrance exam. The extra stuff I studied made it way easier in 1st year.
Ah, I can relate. Though I passed med school this year but I have to take a very difficult entrance test to get into residency. It’s in 10 days. And I have multiple breakdowns everyday lol. But we’ll get through this 💪
I’ve watched my brothers journey through med school. I’ve seen the struggles. He is one year away from being done. Props to all of you going through. You can do it!!!!
I feel like that and I'm "only" in the nursing program. Nursing school is crazy, but I can't imagine the amount of work Dr's have to go through, and the sheer volume of material yall have to memorize. Hang in there.
I just wanted to say thank for this. I busted in tears when you said “you’re not alone”. You’re absolutely right, we will push through together! I believe in you!!
As a medical student myself I can relate soooo much... It's literally crushing.. People used to tell me enjoy your university life but I don't think they understand that this differs between majors... And in medicine you can barely BREATH without failing... A lot of the time I feel like I can't do it... Despite really loving my major... But the tests the exams, the sheer amount of pressure and lack of time and the many many sleepless nights.. It's sometimes too much... I have to regulary and on a daily bases remind myself of the rewarding feeling at the end of the road... And Promise myself it'll get better
I needed this, thank you. My semester exam is on monday and i've been feeling anxious ever since the new year feeling as if i didnt do enough procrastinate way to much and that i will fail the exam. I love studying medicine, but its hard sometimes
I will give you the advice of someone in their 30s. You are going to get here anyway. (hopefully, we don't get hit by a bus or something) You are going to wake up being 35 and still thinking you are missing something, even if you didn't go to medical school. Any part of your life or job will require sacrifice. Whether it's finance, law, education, small business, etc. They are all going to require some sacrifice. I think the worst part is that feeling of not knowing everything when you need it. It is hard to deal with those feelings but you will get through it!
that is it, I'm 33 and I feel like I'm missing something as well. Didn't go to college but always had a gpa of 3.5 or higher,life got me🫣. The wisdom your speaking,is a gem. You described me.❤😂🤷🏽♀️💯🫣 I'm watching this video deciding if it's worth it, cuz I wanna cry watching him. your absolutely right about aging anyways,ppl don't look at time as something u could never get bk after it's gone . Nothing in life that is great is ever easy💯❤️ that y I'm thinking before making a decision lol 💯🤷🏽♀️.
I’m 19 and wanna do healthcare but I’m terrified I’ll make the wrong choice I’ve struggled with feeling incompetent mental health issues and my adhd but I hope I’ll make it
@@chaseatlanticfan6553I’m also 19 finished first years of cs and thinking of studying medicine but I’m so hesitant that it will be the wrong choice Idk how to make sure that’s what I want cuz it’s full of cons so idk if it’s worth it
I'm in vet school and a lot of people don't realize but is just as hard as human medicine, it's really though when you feel that you don't know enough, that you in fact will never know enough and even more when you know a life will be on your hands but still we need to keep pushing on, for everyone that is on a medical field I wish you the best even if it's always hard, I hope everyone will do the best they can!
I'm in vet school and i so get that feeling. I get the urge to drop out every day because it feels like everyone else is doing just fine on the classes and I'm barely making it through the week
I'm in my 3rd year pre med now, can't wait to end the semester. I can totally relate to this. I sometimes question myself like why can't I also do what they can. They get perfect scores on quizzes, and here I am just barely passing. What's wrong, I feel like I'm barely moving at all.
@@wwmallow3135 i totally get you. I feel like im drowning in the information and feel overwhelmed by the time we spend in class and then there are people who know what the professor is talking about and they ask questions and raise their hands to answer things and then get all 10/10 in the tests and quizzes. I wish more people talked about this because i think almost everyone goes through it.
Do not get discouraged! Nursing school was extremely tough for me! Another thing I noticed is that classmates would rather let you drown then take time out of their day to help a fellow student succeed. That was just in my class though, everyone is different!
I’m in middle school. I’ve wanted to be a doctor for so long. Since I was just a little stupid kid lol. But seeing these videos, every time I see one it rips up my dreams and sets them on fire. That is where I want to be in 20 years, but this looks so hard, like something I definitely can’t handle. It looks so stressful, depressing. It doesn’t look worth it. I’m tearing up writing this because that’s where I want to be in 20 years! So bad! But then I see these videos and I wonder if I should just do something else. These videos are discouraging towards my dreams and they encourage me to just give up and throw all my dreams away, which is honestly what I might just do..
You got so much life ahead of you! Enjoy being in middle school and high school and take things one step at a time. Give urself the space and freedom to explore your interests and you’ll have a better idea if the journey will be worth it for u. I’m in my mid 20s rn and life never goes exactly how you may expect it to or plan to. 10 years ago I thought I’d probably be in med school by now but I’m still finishing up college getting my bachelors in nursing. Wasn’t sure if I still wanted to be a doctor so I figured nursing was the next best thing. I got one more year before I graduate nursing school and now I’m more open to med school and understand the sacrifices it’ll take and I’m ok with that. Hopefully I’ll be starting med school in the next few years even though I might be a lil “old” by then. Life’s a long journey so don’t give up on your dreams right now. Enjoying the journey is just as important as the destination. You got this!
I felt like that many times during med school and even more in residency. I’m so glad I’m done now and out for 3 years. Even as an attending, it’s difficult in its own ways. Keep on pushing!
Thank you to all of our doctors out there!!! We love you! We appreciate you!!! We wouldn’t be here without you!!! And to those in pursuit of that medical degree, you can do this!! You are such a strong and amazing person to sacrifice so much so you can help others be healthy and enjoy life!!! Big hugs!!!
as undergraduate taking premed, i am in awe how much i relate to this. every hour is frustrating and exhausting. i am spiraling into questions of whether am i good enough? is my effort worth it? am i doing this right? will i be successful as they say? will I'll be ever get there? and much more intrusive. maybe, i am the only one who schedules her crying session for 10 minutes but it works and as that goes, i continue to do my work.
It gets a lot tougher but you will get a lot more resilient and find better ways to study, I found pre-med tough but just finished 3rd year Med and was fine although it is about 3x the workload (including time at the hospital). Top tips I would give you is constantly evaluate how you study, I did very well in undergrad but didnt realise until postgrad that I was wasting a huge amount of time. Scheduling in crying time or times to be anxious/depressed is actually a proven method but make sure you are scheduling in exercise and fun too. You got this!!!
I've been through the same emotions as you have. It was the main reason why I put off applying to med school for so long (0/10 will never do again lol). I feel that there isn't much support and direction given to undergrads trying to apply to med school, which makes them that much more insecure and demoralized. If you need someone to talk to/advise on getting in/what extra recs to take, feel free to message me. good luck on everything :)
@@celinapang7267 how do i message you? i’m a junior in high school who wants to be a doctor and have so many questions. i just took the December act and made a 25 on the first try yet i am so confused on if i should or if it’s a good idea.
I felt this in my first year of nursing😭 I had breakdowns, wanted to drop out soo bad! And now in my third year im stil crying cz its just soo much to take physically and mentally
I’m a first year med student and perhaps its not my place to say it, but nurses are- in my opinion - essential to a patient’s overall wellbeing. While doctors treat patients’ disease either via surgery or some other means, nurses provide a wide range of support that patients desperately need, mental support, comfort, medical support- you name it. Without nurses, the medical system would all but collapse. Its tough but far from impossible and it is my firm believe that you will soon be a literal lifesaver in more ways than one. I’m cheering for you!!!
@@benedictjason8973 omgg thank youu soo much for your nice words. I actually was on the edge of a burnout 3 weeks ago. I searched for a professional help. Y’ll be alright tooo!! I witnessed doctors cry cz of loss of their patients. We work in one of the most emotionally stressful sector. But together we will be stronger.❤️❤️
My daughter is a sophomore premed student too. She just finished OChem (along with classes) and said it was the worse class in her life. I looked over the rest of her pre-reqs and discovered, it’s not going to get any easier. Best wishes to your future doctor 🙏🏽.
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy. What were you promised? What were your motivations?
my father is a mind and body doctor, he tells me all the stories of med school and how horrifying it actually was. he didn't go to a very rich one so they often had to perform surgeries live and he had experienced a lot of trauma from med school and racism from colleges in the uk. it's very tough for sure and the way it's presented online is very sugar coated but it's worth it, we're thankful to the people who work hard to be doctors that help us !!
This video holds so much truth to it. I'm 2/3rds of the way through 3rd year and this is so relatable. We'll all get through this together and I hope we're all comfortable enough to talk about it openly as attendings some day to make our students feel like they can do it
I just quit studying dental medicine, exactly cause of those reasons. Failed a lot of exams, no social life. Now I also got a little son and a beautiful girl. I reached a point where this sacrifice is not worth it for me. Time to turn around my life at 30 years old. Good luck to everyone tho who really wants this, I know your struggles.
Thank you for this omg. It’s been so stressful I can’t explain at all. The pressure is unexplainable and the effort required is immense. What makes it worse is when it feels like you’re the only one who suffers this bad and that joining this field was a mistake. Thank you for this again.
It’s definitely hard, but it’s also very worth it at the end. You are so strong for making it through med school so far. You got this and never give up! Wishing you all the best and God bless 💖 “Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”- Jesus Matthew 11:28
It kinda worries me when I see stuff like this. I am still young and since I was 5 my whole dream was to be a doctor. However seeing those videos terrifies me, what if I'm not good enough for this dream? I really can't see myself anywhere in life other than being a doctor but damn will I really be able to do whatever it takes? I don't believe in myself at all.
You can absolutely do it, but just make sure that it is what you want. Make sure you haven't just been seeing what society shows you. There is alot that goes on behind the scenes that will test your passion for medicine and really make you question whether this is what you want to do for the rest of your life. You yourself can do it. Definitely. But the question is whether you really want to do it.
Better to try, and give it a go, than to not try and live in regret. If you try and then decide its not for you, that's ok! Lots of people change their minds, change their careers etc. Its not embarrassing, you're not a failure. And hey, it might help you discover what you really want to do. 😉 be brave. I believe in you.
@@goobernational4805 that may be a thing to consider in other careers, but medicine is extremely expensive. You can’t just go “oh well it’s not for me uwu”, by then you’re tens of thousands of dollars (or more) in debt from college, applications, and med school.
@@PhoenixRoseYT And even if you have a bursary or scholarship to go study, if you quit or change your mind then you have to pay everything back with interest.. There's no turning back really once you decide to do Med 😅
I get what the comments say… about “not being able to turn back” and having a financial hold SUCKS but we always have an option to do what feels right for us. Plus, we need to have a growth mindset, and if we make a decision we will get through it whatever that may be. Remember we must strive for what makes us happy at the end of the day, Ofcourse nothing will be a walk in the park but when we choose our path we just gotta see if it’s worth it. Also, know it’s okay to change things up even years down the line. Sure it’s not ideal but it’s life, things happen. Just give it your best and keep at whatever it is that you’re passionate about!
I’m a senior in high school and I’ve been thinking about going to med school after college for quite some time now. I’ve looked into it as much as I can so I know what it’s truly like and not the glamorized version of it. I know you can do it as well as anyone else who has a passion for medicine!
@@eb1634 we need doctors tho, there's a huge shortage for all sorts of specialities. I feel like If the price wasn't so high and the health care system were better we wouldn't have a shortage or high burn out rates.
I’m studying physics and engineering and I appreciate this short video. Sometimes you feel like a genius sometimes you feel pure stupid. But I think it’s the same with most med students as it is with me doing physics. It’s a passion and giving up isn’t an option 💪
This was real. I just went back and unliked another fun-looking med school video just because I know those type and they can make you feel guilty for not finding it as fun/easy as they do. Thanks for the honesty dude. The truth sets free. This is actually more encouraging.
My respect for you guys are on another level. Please at the end of the day, choose what makes you happy. Don't force yourself for $. LOVE YOURSELF. YOU WORKED HARD YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO BE SOMETHING SO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
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"People want to take your spot until they realise what it takes to play your position."
Not all heroes wear capes ❤️
Damn right.
Wow 👌
Ooh I love that! Never heard this expression before.
This right here!
The glitter isn’t always gold. To the pre meds or current med students struggling, keep going. We’re all here together
I’m just starting my freshman year of college. I don’t feel like I’m gonna be able to reach my goals at this rate. I’m terrible with classes, and focusing enough on homework.
I hope you all the best ❤❤❤
When I’m older I’m going to be hematologist because I want to help ppl
Thank you
♥️
Medfluencers make it seem like it’s fun when I literally have no social life and barely have time for things I enjoy. Med school is a sacrifice for sure.
Lots of graduates barely have social lives as well. The only difference is that they get to start earning money.
@@jovanrodriguez7796 i can tel you from experience: i was on the fourth year of electrical engineering before dropping out to take the exams again and enter med school (im a year from graduating) and the amount of effort i have to put in just to feel like im learning 10% of what i need is way larger
Exactly ..also getting sick physically in lack of sleep
@@rodolfocozer956 How old are you now??
@@jathebest2835 28 now, ill be graduating kind of old 🥲
I needed this today, thanks man. The last 3 weeks have been kicking my butt, constantly feeling like I'm not smart enough, not fast enough, not good enough in almost every possible aspect. Like I should never have been accepted into med. But it helps knowing that there are others. Let's push through.
Ikr, it feels like i don't even belong here, I'm not good enough to be here and people are doing good except me. Idek sometimes i pray to god that please let this day pass without any emotional struggle.
Feeling same as it's been two weeks since new rotation
Been feeling like that too... thank you
@@Vintagekiwi_2811 same im in STEM and i feel so useless… i feel so miserable and stupid idk what to do anymore 😢 but ill push through bc God and Jesus Christ is with me
Feel that
"what it's actually like going to med school" (he immediately starts crying and having a breakdown) ... yes. very accurate. me at all times on the inside. 10/10
You got this! You will hopefully and eventually get through med school and finally get to helping others! Best of luck and God bless you!
“Don’t be anxious about anything, but by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”
Philippians 4:6
I’m not even in medschool, but want to be a doc. But I’m already experiencing that, cuz of pandemic, I have so much to catch up and there’s just so much to do that it just seems impossible. I feel like I’m depressed rn…
@@Pale3110 I’m sorry about that. I hope you feel better soon. Take it easy friend ☺️
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it’s own”
Matthew 6:34
@@Pale3110 same! Decided to go back to school and I'm trying to get past this imposter syndrome! Blessings💓
Oh uhm, thanks for your kind words
Just graduated from med school and truly feel you, that’s reality. Most people make it look like we have it easy and fun. Yet, the fight is real and countless are the sacrifices. But hey, i got there… so can you
Hey I don't know if you're able to answer this but I'm planning to go into med after I finish my degree and my girlfriend will be in med before I finish my degree and was wondering if you had any tips on how to manage time so I don't hurt my relationship with friends and family ect
@@eumarise8272 Hey, i don’t know you or what your religious identification is, but I would pray on it and ask guidance on how to should handle the situation. Wish you best of luck! God bless.
@@eumarise8272 I wish you the best. The truth is, you will sacrifice all your time and mental energy on school. The truth is, all your relationships will suffer.
Awwww poor man he was in pain am sure he seen someone died and he couldnt do nothing🥺
@@eumarise8272 There are going to be sacrifices and compromises you make. But two things can help, which helped me atleast.
One is to have a daily routine you can manage. If you can't study for 3 hours, don't tell yourself you're going to do it. Study as much as you can comfortably without burnout and don't think you can't have fun.
Second, make a friend or a group to study with. It's easier to make yourself study with the feeling of being responsible for someone else. You feel worse about wasting their time so you fix yours instead.
Everyone says they appreciate people in medical field for saving lives, but I appreciate the fact that you sacrificed your own, for me and my child. Without people like you, my daughter wouldn't be alive. She was born with a rare intestinal disease and had 5 major surgeries by 3 and a half years old. Without the hard work dedication and tears you pushed throu, she wouldn't be the amazing and talented 9 year old that she is, so thank you.
this comment will single handedly push me through the rest of PA school
@@shellyhaines9116 keep going it won’t be unnoticed 💯
YAAAAASSSSS!!!! May God bless you and your baby girl. ❤️
@@shellyhaines9116 Rob Schneider: you can do it!
I’m a medical student & this comment made my day. Thank you, I got goosebumps while reading it. Sending love to your beautiful daughter & you. 💘
Bruh that never ends. Even after med school. You always feel a little bit incompetent. That’s what makes you a good doctor, always trying to improve and be better for your patients. ✊
Taking on research… I wish more doctors that were passionate would study medicine further to help more people then simply just prescribing stuff that doesn’t solve much, it’s fine to treat things but…
@@JZGreengoim sorry but (from what i understood) are you saying doctors should be doing more than just treating patients?
@@Akhimed i guess we should just all be life long customers lol yes I’m asking for better quality care
Do you have health problems? I have many
1 month Into my third year, can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried and have had nightmares of being dismissed. We will make it .
I got dismissed, I started over …. I’m a graduate now. Before I failed the finals , each test felt like a wave that got bigger and bigger until the final exams … what I can tell u I learnt is this ; I was afraid to face my inadequacies and match the specific demands of my school system . I am quite intelligent, but sadly medicine is much more about discipline not just Iq… I pray U the best.
I'm afraid but I can get through this😂💪
Youll be fine! We all cry in third year lol.
So relatable. I also cried yesterday night😔
I am also in 3rd year. I just feel so lost all the time and have the feeling that i know absolutely nothing at all lol. It's really hard but in the end it'll be worth it (hopefully). We're in this together! (: 🤍
The number of times I’ve thought of quitting med school is uncountable. I’ve cried more in medical school than I have as a little kid as I can remember lol. The struggle is real. Just finished my 3rd year by the grace of GOD... I’ll keep pushing 🙌.
I’m with u, ur hard work and sacrifices wont go unnotice!!!💕
Philippians 4:13 ❤️
Praise Jesus Christ, Amen 💖
You have come this far, great job keep going strong! You got this! 👍 Don't forget to make time to rest every little minute counts to just catch your breath.
May God bless you brother!
I used to wonder why Doctors would get offended if you didn't refer to them as Dr. so and so. I would think they act like snobs by getting offended but I then realized the sacrifices they make. The sleepless nights, the frustration, the breakdowns, the feeling of almost wanting to quit, the TEARS! Now I understand. They EARNED that title!
Preach!!!
When I was pregnant a woman I worked with gave me some pretty stupid advice. At my next OBGYN appointment I asked my Dr about it and he got irritated. He said she was ridiculous and to ask her where she graduated medical school. It seemed a bit arrogant but… he was right and looking out for me his patient which is his job
@@bonsteration it’s not arrogant to question people with no medical training, people’s health is not something to play with
Bro yeah I get it, but they shouldn’t have a fragile ego I’m going through school now it sucks but if mg patient in the future wants to call me by my first name it’s fine, I’m not superior to them… idk not a justification for being a snob you’ll get respect naturally you shouldn’t ever have respect from everyone that’s not how life works
@@livebungusreaction Well I don't disagree with you. Like.. yeah they earned the title but also, don't be a scum bag if someone doesn't refer to you as Dr.
This is me right now. Hours of studying, fatigue, imposter syndrome, anxiety, mild depression after a failed board exam. I never knew becoming a pharmacist would have me feeling like this. Thanks for this post, I must have watched this 10 times over. I don’t feel so alone.
How are you doing now? ❤❤❤
my bestfriend is currently in med school...she is having such a hard time she calls me literally every night cries whines tries to give up and then motivates herself again and starts studying....med students i am so proud of y'all you can do it💓(ps:coming from someone who gave up and is actually regretting)
you take care of her girl! And hats of to you for looking after her and supporting her so much even though you dropped out, that’s so kind :)
I’m going through same damn hard time, Sometimes I feel like giving up and then I remember those people who called me names who belittled then I get up
@@haninDaline87 You can do it hannah. I hope your my doctor one day❤️
@@farahwork2552 oh that’s sweet thank you ❤️, I wish you success in whatever you do 💕
Become a rapper dawg
Registered nurse here- I see how hard you work - UNPAID, and I know how hard you must study! I remember what it was like when I was a student. I try so hard to be kind to med students, and all students for that matter! There’s so much for you all to learn and a little bit of kindness goes a long way! ❤️
Thank you❤️❤️
Nurses are irrelevant.
@@darksnow1111 How? We're all part of a team and the nurses still have to support the med students...
Hey girl you don’t have to reply but do you have any tips for someone who wants to get in the field with very little/limited resources?
@@KarlainChrist I’m not a registered nurse, but what I saw a person do is read the book chapters over and over again. However, you will probably have less time when you are taking the classes because you have to take other classes. What I suggest you do is study all the science for nursing subjects before you take the classes. For example, (idk what classes you have taken btw), but study for a class or classes a semester or semesters prior to taking the classes. Because I heard it’s hard getting into the nursing program and even harder to stay in it.
The best kept secrets: 1.Medical student having the highest rate of suicide in comparison to students in other fields. 2. For suicides by profession, doctors have a suicide rate only second to military.
Omg 😣 that hurts to hear
omg😭💔
Sad but tbh if u're too depressed about studying something then why do you study it
@@POPDATA Uh is that why you think they have the highest suicide rates? It has nothing to do with what they're studying. Being a medical student is a full time job with overtime. Literally they cant work. So they have to take out loans not only for tuition but for living expenses for 4-6 years and depending on if they have a family those loans could EASILY be in the $500,000 range. Imagine being hundreds of thousands in debt and having to study 15 hours each day for extremely intense exams for 4-6 years with no break. If your grades arent good enough then you wont be able to get into the residency you've been working towards for the last 8-10 years of your higher education. Not to mention youd be letting down your family and yourself. It only gets worse in your last 2 years of med school when you're actually "working" (you're not paid) in a hospital for 60 hours a week on top of all the studying youre expected to do.
@@jazb4864 I mean everything you said is the consequence of studying something like Medicine and you should know all of that before getting into med school. Taking out loans for living expenses are also common in other fields, if not every field. It shouldn't be easy or affordable to get a certification to deal with human lives... that's why it's literally the hardest and most challenging major. I feel sad for those who go to med school just to please their parents... and I get that even if you have a passion for healing people, somedays you will get tired and you will feel bad, but if you're SUICIDAL about it... it's time to leave ASAP... if the whole process is causing you to have clinical depression then you should start planning how to switch majors or at least get a job that doesn't require a college degree and start saving up
Truly admire how medical school students go through the challenges to study and be successful. Certainly also respect how they are preparing themselves to provide patient care. If it wasn't for their commitment many patients would not be healthy. Thank you doctors and nurses as well👥️🫂
I've literally never seen anything that makes med school look fun.
Yeah. I don’t quite understand how could someone love doing something so much that they willingly sacrifice their life and health probably in order to help others. Sounds almost unreal but in reality,pretty much every single doctor I’ve been to seemed so uninterested,tired,angry and treated me like shit so I guess in the end all the stress they go through and all the sacrifices they make lead to them becoming depressed and agitated with everything. I’m not saying this to antagonize doctors or anything. It’s just and observation and experience I had.
@@pokorny1969 You speak the truth. It is almost universal I guess.
I have. The Let It Go parody song. Dr Mike. The woman dr idk the name. Dr Hope reacts to Cells at Work anime. I like the last doctor. I think he is still a med student idk
There are some influencers that are medical professionals that can make it seem funny or fun
@@pokorny1969
But I have seen some friendly and happy doctors
After graduating and actually taking care of patients, I can say it’s so so worth it. I feel so blessed and love my patients and every bit of what I do, even if when it’s hard.
Sorry my english, i am brasileira.
I'm studying to pass medicine in Brazil, and that's exactly what you said. The process is very hard but I believe it will be worth it.
Can I ask that how old were you when you started checking patients pls
Is it less harder tha in med school? Is the stress lesser?
Hi! If you are reading this right now, ^-^
May God heal your wounded heart, remove your pain, stress, depression, anxiety, worries and problems. And,
He may replace them with good health, everlasting happiness and peace.❤️
@@priciliar.s.simarmata2373 no
when i was pregnant with my last son, my last child, i started bleeding really bad without going into labor and by the time i had reached the hospital i had lost so much blood they had to do an an emergency c-section and when they were done they told my husband that i could die because of all the blood i had lost. they had to wait to see how i did while they gave me a blood transfusion. my son was born dead because we didnt get to the hospital quick enough. But, there was like 12 doctors and nurses in that small or room. they wouldnt let that little baby die. my baby. they did bring him alive. but since he had lost some oxygen to his brain they had to send him to a speciality hospital. i woke up in time enough to see him. but doctors are great. they work their entire lives just to save ours and sometimes they need to be told and or even shown how much they mean to us. not just doctors but nurses as well.
Wait- how is your baby now?!
How is it
Wow that is so tough. Hope everything worked out for your family 💜
Sorry to hear that, I hope things are going better now.
Thank you for appreciating us... We hardly have time for our spouse or children.... But we feel it's worth it if we can make a difference in someone's life 🙏
Hey, you got this!! Nothing worth doing in life will ever come free or easy. It will 100% be worth it in the end. Just focus on whatever your reason(s) is/are for going into meds
This is exactly what I'm afraid of...I had always wanted to become a doctor but the more I research the more I'm afraid that I might regret taking this career path
Have you done shadowing? I feel like that's the #1 biggest thing you could do if you really want to find out if you're interested in a profession
I feel you. I too wanted to become a doctor got a great pre med as a medical technologist. But unfortunately, i did not pursue it because i chose to give myself a break. From all those studying all day and all night. Filipino parents don’t understand a crap on how hard their children struggle with their premed. All filipino parents think of basically involves telling everyone that their daughter/son is already a doctor and expect them to give out free check ups on family and relatives. My father kept on telling me, “you get paid on every patient you handle, that’s why doctors are rich!” I mean come on😒
Same... I am so unsure. But my parents do not see any other alternative job apparently. I do not know whether I would be happy doing this.
But the next question is then what else should I pursue? I am lost on that too.
@@ree5260 I haven't done it... I'll try it out sometime thanks for the suggestion
@@Watermelon_-it2jm my parents are kinda the same too... the process to enter a med school is quite different in my country but it requires alot of work and studying and my parents don't understand how hard it is either they think it's so simple and can be done easily. And they have such high expectations for me that I'm scared I'll never be able to reach that goal.
Being worked to death doesn't make a person more efficient or effective at their jobs. When will the corporate structure acknowledge what makes human beings thrive? Our medical staff are overworked.
hospitals dgaf bc med students = free labor
Then do something about it
They should be getting paid a hell of alot more
The world already IS how the powerful want it to be...
They wouldn’t be overworked if there was more of them but not a lot of people have the mental fortitude to get through 8 years of college, the reason they are there is because they are the best, they’re the ones that got through med school, and that’s why they’re overworked, peoples lives can’t be lost because a doctor doesn’t have the energy to work, it’s either you work or people die
I’m 28, have been through a lot of dropping out, wanting to go back to school for medicine…but have felt inadequate, because I wasn’t a “straight a, AP class” student. I’ve never had support. I finally, FINALLY, had a “ah-ha!” Moment. I can’t keep letting other people’s lives affect me that keep me from following MY dreams, MY goals, MY life. I’ve had enough of that. I am GOING to be a doctor no matter how hard, or difficult the journey is. No matter how long it takes, I will get there.
good luck
Good luck on your journey!
I graduated 2019 …. What I have found is this … medicine is a test of character, how well u can maintain a disciplined routine to study the huge volume … intelligence is definitely necessary don’t get me wrong , as u would need to connect some dots that aren’t obvious at first. But discipline is a huge factor, a bench mark . Not sure where u wanna study but ur basics are gon be life for this journey, so master them ( anatomy, physiology, biochem especially) …. If ur basics are sound, I mean very sound … medical school becomes very interesting and less stressful. Also know the system of the school u are at… it’s helps, it’s not enough to just study… u gotta work the system. Match the specific demands of ur system. E.g at my school, in preclinical years, if u do so well during class tests and practicals, u might qualify for olympiads which if passed exempts u from the normal exams. U got to find some of this opportunities in the system ur in.
It took me failing my preclinical and starting over again to get the gist, it’s more that just intelligence… discipline is key.
All the best as u pursue.
wait this was actually inspiring thank you
Anything is possible. Let that brain keep growing through struggling. Your neurons will develop with struggle and it will become easier.
To all future doctors or health field professionals, you CAN and WILL get through it. Prayers up for all students!
As biomed student, I relate entirely. The tiredness, feeling like you just don’t have enough time in the day, feeling like you can’t do anything and anything right, questioning if this is something you really want to do but knowing it is because you can’t see yourself doing anything else .. most definitely a sacrifice
Don't worry, med school is the easiest part.
I’m a biomed student too, and I’m barely hanging on. I used to be so interested in my programme, but now… I’m so tired of everything
@@applepopjeansbootswithfur3164 same I don't even know what I want anymore
THIS COMMENT 💯😭 IDK WHAT TO DO...
This is the problem with overhyping STEM fields as the careers for “smart people.” I’m a bio major, and deal with imposter syndrome all the time. I feel like I’m averagely intelligent trying to make it in a major filled with super smart people. I feel like when I tell people my major, they’re instantly impressed, and I suddenly feel like I’m living a lie, because I’m average. Truth is, many of my classmates feel the same way as I do. And science just happens to be something I’m interested in, so it’s easier to learn. I’d fail a business class, or really any excel class. I think other majors deserve more credit.
I’m not saying that STEM majors aren’t hard, but people treat it like you must be so smart to be interested in it. I Many of us don’t feel that way, and it causes us to set unrealistically high expectations for ourselves. We believe our classmates are achieving those expectations (when they aren’t) and that we are the only ones not good enough to be in that field.
Edit: also I’m not saying that no other field experiences imposter syndrome, just that the “oh you must be so smart” comments that you get in a STEM major add to it. It’s not a bad thing that people say it, but it does unintentionally increase the pressure of imposter syndrome, since you feel like you’re lying to that person.
Dude same I’m a marine biology major and I have days where I feel like I’m falling behind or I feel like I’m not smart enough to be in my major but I’m glad that my girlfriend, friends, and family try to understand what it’s like
I feel this exact same way right now with my schooling and what it is I'm changing my career to versus what I've been told my whole life and what my career has been the last 12 years.
I was doing a master in criminological analysis and after one year, the imposter syndrome got the best of me and I quitted. I always felt behing, not passionate enough compared to others in my class and where I was doing my intership. God I worked my ass out to get to this point after a 4 years degree to get in the highest GPA and find this intership and master’s memoir director and subject to work on. I had a nice internship in provincial security that I worked hard to get, but still all my effort were nothing compared to the imposter syndrome. Left everything, and now I live in the countryside and I work in a farm with chickens and I live in so much less stress! My year of master broke me. Literally.
Just because you FEEL average, it doesn’t mean you ARE average. I haven’t seen anyone succeed in STEM, that wasn’t above average. I feel stupid myself a lot of times, but I am not, by no means. You feel average, because the average of your bubble is much higher than the average of the whole country’s population. Please make the correct comparisons!
Im in grade 11 and a STEM student and i know what you feel im glad im not alone😢😞
The emotional trauma that comes with the medical field is so heartbreaking. You see people die, broken hearts of loved ones, helplessness of diseases you can't treat, telling someone it's all about to end. They are angels that do the hard things most of us couldn't imagine. ❤❤ we love you
I’m sure It affects them,It seems extremely tiring and stressful but tbh I have never met a doctor who even treated me with a little decency. They all treated me like shit,literally every time so I avoid going to the doctor as much as possible.
@@pokorny1969 I’m so sorry you haven’t found a doctor that treats you with dignity and respect. They are out there and I hope you find one soon!
@@pokorny1969 what country are you from?
@@bonsaibaby8257 true, my mom is a doctor and she treats patients nicely- and like, aint they indeed supposed to be nice and caring since they're dealing with living beings, not things? But yeah there are doctors who arent that kind
@@KobaltBlue680 amerikka
For almost every person who applies for medical school, there are interviews that are held to help determine who is considered to be a good fit for such a profession. Naturally, there will be times where students feel the overwhelming pressure and anxiety of screwing up a surgery or losing a patient, but these feelings are normal. Through the course of studying medicine, you learn how to better manage your time, deal with stress, and work under pressure. Those who cannot do these things simply aren't ready and need more help getting there. It's an extremely challenging degree.
I’ve been watching my husband suffering like that for years, big respect for u guys:** lots of love!
It doesn’t end after med school, but does get more rewarding sort of. Keep at it :)
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy.
What were you promised? What were your motivations?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
i feel like sometimes is it really worth it? i’m in secondary and i’m so indecisive, is it really worth the stress? the lack of social life? do i really have to sacrifice my mental health for the sake of a good standard pay and a good name like being a “doctor”
@Whoatetherice? same, my dad wants me to go to Oxford and would literally use his all pension just to see me go there as if I don’t have to get accepted. I really suffered from stress this exam period and thinking that when I get to uni it’s going to be worst makes my heart shatter.
That’s the thing. You don’t go to med school for the “good standard pay” or the “good name”, you do it because you feel the call, because you like science, because you actually want to treat and help people.
Its only worth it if you actually want it, if it’s just for a status thing or because you feel forced by your parents then it’s definitely not.
Try taking vocational tests to guide yourself towards something you’d actually like and enjoy✨
Never do it for the prestige or the money. It's not worth it.
@@maryramirez1462 I actually like that job, I want to be a dermatologist or therapist but I’m not liking chemistry right now 😔
Personally, I didn't think so. So I just worked some other job in the hospital. Being a doctor isn't the only way to help people and make decent pay.
This is the only side of med school I see online idk where everyone else sees all the “ fun” stuff lol
You know what the most fun part is? Shopping for the new term supplies.... pens, notebooks, YET ANOTHER PLANNER, etc. That part is nice.
@@seaofqiOfficial yes but for us the real broke community, we can’t afford a fucking book for class… hopefully with my career i can help those students
you wouldn't understand.
As a 1st year medical student, I can totally relate. Even though I've been doing quite well in exams after burning out from studying, there is the pressure to maintain good grades and it still feels like I'm not doing enough plus it's gets lonely sometimes being the only Nigerian in my class.
All the best to me in my Cardiovascular exam next week💪🏾
You’re doing great sis! We love seeing Nigerians representing! You’re going to be a great doctor
@@Angiebee. Yes! Thanks😊
All the best and luck to you!
I'm a 1st year medical student too!
You are doing Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Fist year medical student and Nigerian. Hope you are in the Black students 2025 group me? To see all the amazing Africans doing great and talking about the stress.
@@TheKasiO Thanks a lot.
I'm not in the Black students 2025 group but I guess I'd like to join😊
I’m a nurse and I’m constantly in arguments with coworkers who speak disrespectfully to doctors and residents. I give all kudos to upcoming doctors and current physicians- you can do it! Nobody knows the sacrifice you give to go through this journey unless you’re in it, what an honorable career.
God bless
Holly how about you mind your dam business and let other people mind theirs. Physicians are dickholes to nurses :) stop kissing their ass honey
Thank you for fighting for us, I will be graduating this year. Approximately 8months more to go
The sacrifice of time doctors give to achieve their work is no joke. But if you want real talk, the word "respect" goes different ways depending on who you talk to. Unless you know their situation don't defend someone else being targeted (they can turn on you next) or try to argue with the person being "disrespectful" in your eyes. Give people a chance.
Everyone deserves to be spoken to with respect
SO TRUE!!! And I feel guilty for every little thing that happens to my patients and also my mental health gets f*cked up because of all the studies
I truly hope you feel better. I wish you all the best in everything, and I hope you come out to be an amazing doctor! Don’t worry and take it easy friend 🤍
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”
1 Peter 5:7
@@Hellohihey670 we don't need your prayers. Not everyone is Christian or even religious smh. gtfo.
If you study everyday for 1 hour it's easy.my two cousins are doctors and he said it's not that hard but internship is a bit of a struggle he said
@@drrahan8140 uhh…it is extremely hard lol
@@jonneha7 It's not for my cousins
I really needed this right now, thank you. Med school with a learning disability isn’t fun. I feel so lost and stuck and like I’m not good enough. But then I have those moments where I’m like “yup, this is exactly what I’m meant to do”. I’m tired. I’m burnt out. I’m depressed. Etc. but I keep telling myself it’ll be worth it in the end. I can’t give up on myself. I hope anyone reading this keeps pushing too.
Keep going. You can do it.
Cry it out when you need to and keep going. I’m proud of you.
Im proud of you and please note that you inspire me to still pursue my dream (sincerely, an incoming college freshie soon)
@@hawtdogjeylo5308 im a freshie in college too and its a pain in the ass but as time goes, i will be in college for 2 yrs
U got this bro /gen
You are good enough and you can do it👍👍👍👍
You have no idea how much I needed to see this,
I have cardio respiratory exam tomorrow and I'm feeling so overwhelmed and burnt out and definitely freaking out ,and this made take a deep breath and remind myself that I can go through this.
Yes, yes you can.
Hope you did well! You deserve it
@@Boogersandunicorns76 As a second year med student you do not learn ANYTHING in the exams. Before you go to the clinics you only learn the basics anyways so even if you knew everything from the previous years (which is NOT possible) they would only help you a little bit. Most med students learn proper usable knowledge in their clinical years. Hope this helped.
To everyone out there with this struggle: thank you for going through this to help all of us. And I hope it gets better soon❤
Studies show it only gets worse as we progress through residency. But there are many programs that now have resources for students, residents and attending to help maintain a sense of self, and help identify and manage / eliminate burn out.
The Personalities drawn to medicine are also prone to perfectionism and lack of self care out of guilt for wanting to not stop until the studies are done or hospital work is finished.
It doesn’t help that all hospitals are understaffed and there is a culture of a perverse type of abuse bakes into the educational system.
Talking from my experience (i graduated med school in 2013), sleeping on off days, eating delicious food, going out to see nice scenery on off day, talking to someone how hard u're feeling are the things that definitely make my stress level in control..
Things are not getting easier in this field as we progress. So, please learn how to cope with stress. U can do it.
Thank you for this. I'm in nursing school and this is how I feel most times. It's good to be surrounded with people that understand! If you're still in med school remember you got this and you'll be great!
I’m literally studying for the MCAT and ik it’s not the same as BEING in med school, but I still feel this every day. Keep going y’all we’ll get through it.
Good luck. I hope it works out for you.
Imposter syndrome, isn't that a little sus, you sussy baka
you got this! I aspire to go to med school too :)
Good luck😁
Good luck, I'm in yr2 and it's nowhere near as bad as anyone makes out. Some people just love to complain and make medicine their whole life, dont listen to them
Appreciate the honesty dude. I'm an intern and get tired of seeing all the influencers acting like it's all sunshine and rainbows.
I feel this. I’m currently a second year student and I get waves of burnout that hit HARD. We just started our repro unit 2 weeks ago and this stuff is intense. We have 15 lectures we have to get through this week and I’m drowning.
But I’ve also never been happier. It’s such a privilege to be able to learn this information. It hasn’t been an easy journey at all, but it’s already been very rewarding
Hope it went well!
How is it humanly possible to have 15 lectures to get through in 7 days and actually grasp the concept. I could barely listen to my professor give a lecture for an hour 1/2 twice a week when I attended school in person. Ain’t no freaking way I can listen to 15 of them mf in a week. Good luck. I hope you did well!
So strong, you got this! So wonderful to hear how grateful you are for learning, you can do it!
Another thing to motivate you is the fact that you got yourself into medical school!! That itself is something to take pride in and motivate you to keep going, cause Ik that mcat exam isn’t easy but the fact that you passed and got to where you are now is something to be proud of!!
Exactly!! To all the med students don’t give up when your almost there!! It may seem like a long road completely dark but your not alone guys!! Push through it! Take breaks if you need to and its okay to take breaks. We are not robots and mistakes will happen but you will learn from them!
I've cried so much.. I was suffering from moderate depression several times.. I literally cried in front of my professor after he said some very mean things to me.. I came out of the room crying and ran towards my dorm.. Everyone was looking at me crying.. Some days were so hard and I have thought of giving up many times. But now I am a Doctor. Finally.. People only see the money we get.. But they don't know the struggle we go through to get to that position.
@@yungcris5211 this is someone else’s experience. Stop belittling by using your own, it’s so invalidating.
@@fluffylizz your right, that was very childish of me to invalidate someone else’s experience
Thank you ♥️♥️♥️🙏
Wow
Just finished last exam in med school.. i graduated! After 6 years of suffering mentally I can’t believe we actually FINISHED.. it’s like a dream …altho i still have this imposter syndrome like my other 99% of colleagues.. but we’ll build our belief in ourselves with work experiences ofc !
the hours were long but the years were fast.
Just remember if you are a med student, or any other student , we all have the same thoughts so share it to the ppl who understand you well.. u will feel better so don’t give up
Unless if there is another better options for u if u think of quitting .. life is short and we are too young to make final decisions about our career , dont let it the only and final option
We could change careers whenever we want just be brave and cheer up🧡
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy.
What were you promised? What were your motivations?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@magfedheroes55 what first made me choose medicine is i wanted to do something I don’t regret and the answer appeared in my head immediately.
But as an employee what makes me motivated by the time is the good environment and the good team!
1- environment (clean, beautiful)
2- people
3- good salary
Woooooooooo 🎈🎉🎈🎊🎈🎉🎈🎊🎐🪅🎐🪅🎐🪅🎐🪅🪔🧧🪔🧧🪅🧧🪔🧧Hooooooooooo, 🥇🏆🎨🩺🔬💉🌡️CONGRATULATIONS, you did it, Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ❗❗❗❗❕❕❕❕‼️‼️‼️‼️
@@blessingsofparadise4439 thank you!!!!!💗💗
I never realized med school was that difficult. I am considering Ob-Gyn, but I am afraid I am not competitive. I learned 50 % students don't get in? Is that true?
Ah, guys!! I am late to this, but feel like I still have to tell you… I graduated in 2006, after 70+ exams and 6 years of imposter syndrome. 16 years later, as a hepatobiliary surgeon, I know that all those feelings pushed me to work hard and persevere. It took me 14 years to reach my final goal, and now all I have are fond memories! It is hard, hard work. But, if you really want this-it is the very best job you could ever wish for!! The very best of luck and we will see you guys on the other side🌟
I have terrible imposter syndrome. I had a bad day but your comment gives me hope
@@TitaT I see you, Tita!🌟 Push through, I am positive you will be an awesome doctor❤️ Remember to take care of yourself as well! Big hugs and big cheers🌟🌟🌟
What’s a hepatob whatever surgeon
@@Defffunnystuff a surgeon who operates on the liver, pancreas and bile ducts ☺️
As a junior in highschool who is considering becoming a doctor of sorts, I hope you don’t mind if I ask a few questions that have been bugging me- so do you still have fun in school or is it just competitive studying (as in can you hang out with friends on weekends or in the summer) also I heard there was a lot of debt that accumulated after schooling- how long did it take you to pay those off and did it financially compromise you at all (I’m sorry if this is too personal 😖)- also I heard with residency in particular that coworkers can be extremely rude and that the workload breaks people is that true?- in the end my final question is- is it worth it in the end and if you were to go back in time would you still choose the same profession?
My brother, at age 34, had a stroke and needed emergency neurosurgery in the middle of the night. This just happened on November 26.
But because of neurosurgeons, he is still alive.
The stroke damaged almost the entire left half of his brain...but he is alive. And that is what matters.
He is also aware, can understand speech, and can say a few words! 🙏🏻
taking my board exams in april and i’ve had crippling anxiety every night for weeks straight, and it seems like the studying + work just never ends. i feel like i’m losing my mind half the time 😭
I can totally relate going through board exams shit and especially neet 😭
I'm crying. this is exactly what I feel and is going through in my whole entire life ever since I'm in med school.
Purify your intention and do it for the sake of Allah. It gives you the push and reliance you need
Same
@@saral9817 Jesus ✝️
Remember my fellow Med students Fall 7 time Get Up 8. And that's it, now take a deep breath and go back to your study
@@latinos4whitegirls798 respect someone’s religion
I needed to see this today... I hate how people in my school make it seem like they're happy literally all the time.
Just spent an entire week sleep deprived, my mornings up till lunch taken up by internships and torturous lectures, and my afternoons spents studying for a completely different subject. The only reason I'm not breaking down is cause my stress hormones are keeping me standing right now. That being said, we're all in the same boat. Don't be afraid to share your emotions and struggles with your classmates, it's the collective suffering that brings us closer and gives us some inner peace! It takes a long time to be a doctor, and you don't need to be perfect immediately! Everything comes with time and everything you learn and push through will make you stronger, trust me. Sending love to all my fellow medics from around the world!
I am so happy someone is posting the truth up here for once. You got this bro. Keep going for the gold and sky is limitless.
Ughhhh this video made me tear up. It’s literally what I’m going through. One min I think I’m on top of the world feeling my best and thinking I’m gonna make and complete my goals then the next t is feeling absolute failure
Woah same💔💔💔
Me everyday for 3 years 😂😬🙄
Needed this so much. Last month I was crying my eyes out at 4am thinking I was going to fail and they were "finally" going to "find out" that it was a mistake to accept me to the program. Everyone else seems so put-together all the time...
I’m in my last year of med school and my finals start in 2 days. I haven’t gone out in months, haven’t slept properly for ages. I’m completely detached from everything and everyone around me. I really hope it’s worth it in the end.
But how is it on the academic end? Working fine? Studies good? Coping with all the syllabus? I'm in my 4th year and man this things get hard Hard
Did you make it?
Please don’t forget about these moment and struggles 20 years from now when your a successful doctor. Remember why you started and why you do this and give each patient the detailed care you give them right now. Keep that going because we need you! Desperately!
Omg thank you for this. I'm in engineering and I constantly feel like im ready to give up. But if I push through till the end it will feel so rewarding
Trust God with God in your heart and walking beside you all things are possible please pray talk to God he will guide you 🙏
All the best 👍
Good luck. Both my parents were engineers. My dad retired two years ago and my mom retired last year. You got this. I’ve heard horror stories from both of them. Good luck man
@@Ben_Porta what is your profession? Cause once engineers graduate they find jobs fast.
@@jamsng I’m not quite there and I am not taking that engineering route
It’s things like this that remind me, doctors truly are some of the best people on the planet
Thank you so much I’m a first year medical student and black and I always have bouts with imposter syndrome and inferiority complex as I feel out of place in a room full of white students, sometimes I feel like I know nothing and maybe the course isn’t for me so thank you so much it made my day to know I’m not alone and to keep pushing 💪🏾💕
Keep it up! We need more black doctors out there
I think we all feel like we know nothing, especially while studying a lot of info at once. No worries, you will rock it! Sending my love fellow med sufferer
I am in 1st year too!
Thank God I had to study some extra material (aside from my high school syllabus) to pass my medical entrance exam. The extra stuff I studied made it way easier in 1st year.
@@ЕтанДрешковка what were the extra materials that you studied, if you don't mind me asking?
@@Amal-ky6pc I want to know also plz❤
Ah, I can relate. Though I passed med school this year but I have to take a very difficult entrance test to get into residency. It’s in 10 days. And I have multiple breakdowns everyday lol. But we’ll get through this 💪
best of luck on your exam :) you got this!
How'd it go?????
how did you do??
damn she probably failed that ish :/
@@coltsgood99 rip to her...:/
“ We will push through together 🥹”- needed to hear that ❤️.
Thank you for showing this cause this is exactly me crying and wondering how medfluencers so happy in reels meanwhile I am dying to breath
I’ve watched my brothers journey through med school. I’ve seen the struggles. He is one year away from being done. Props to all of you going through. You can do it!!!!
This is something I couldn't endure. and also the reason why I highly appreciate everyone that is working for the greater good. you deserve the best
I feel like that and I'm "only" in the nursing program. Nursing school is crazy, but I can't imagine the amount of work Dr's have to go through, and the sheer volume of material yall have to memorize. Hang in there.
I just wanted to say thank for this. I busted in tears when you said “you’re not alone”. You’re absolutely right, we will push through together! I believe in you!!
As a medical student myself I can relate soooo much... It's literally crushing.. People used to tell me enjoy your university life but I don't think they understand that this differs between majors... And in medicine you can barely BREATH without failing... A lot of the time I feel like I can't do it... Despite really loving my major... But the tests the exams, the sheer amount of pressure and lack of time and the many many sleepless nights.. It's sometimes too much... I have to regulary and on a daily bases remind myself of the rewarding feeling at the end of the road... And Promise myself it'll get better
I needed this, thank you. My semester exam is on monday and i've been feeling anxious ever since the new year feeling as if i didnt do enough procrastinate way to much and that i will fail the exam.
I love studying medicine, but its hard sometimes
Please pray 🙏 without ceasing Jesus will give you confidence and help you remember your notes and studies
I will give you the advice of someone in their 30s. You are going to get here anyway. (hopefully, we don't get hit by a bus or something) You are going to wake up being 35 and still thinking you are missing something, even if you didn't go to medical school. Any part of your life or job will require sacrifice. Whether it's finance, law, education, small business, etc. They are all going to require some sacrifice. I think the worst part is that feeling of not knowing everything when you need it. It is hard to deal with those feelings but you will get through it!
that is it, I'm 33 and I feel like I'm missing something as well. Didn't go to college but always had a gpa of 3.5 or higher,life got me🫣. The wisdom your speaking,is a gem. You described me.❤😂🤷🏽♀️💯🫣 I'm watching this video deciding if it's worth it, cuz I wanna cry watching him. your absolutely right about aging anyways,ppl don't look at time as something u could never get bk after it's gone . Nothing in life that is great is ever easy💯❤️ that y I'm thinking before making a decision lol 💯🤷🏽♀️.
I’m 19 and wanna do healthcare but I’m terrified I’ll make the wrong choice I’ve struggled with feeling incompetent mental health issues and my adhd but I hope I’ll make it
@@chaseatlanticfan6553I’m also 19 finished first years of cs and thinking of studying medicine but I’m so hesitant that it will be the wrong choice Idk how to make sure that’s what I want cuz it’s full of cons so idk if it’s worth it
@@user-vb3vv7rq4r be "terrified" less and do do more. Then youll never have to worry
I agree. You can't get through life easily, there will always be challenges that come in your way.
I'm in vet school and a lot of people don't realize but is just as hard as human medicine, it's really though when you feel that you don't know enough, that you in fact will never know enough and even more when you know a life will be on your hands but still we need to keep pushing on, for everyone that is on a medical field I wish you the best even if it's always hard, I hope everyone will do the best they can!
Same goes to us psychologist🥺🥺i hope i can do it!!!! Actually thanks to all doctorssss
I've just qualified as a doctor and I've never seen anything more real.. I'm still wondering if it was all worth it tbh
Facts i even broke down in front of my instructor because it’s very stressful, but hang in there you can do it, we can do it 💪
You can do it!!! It’s hard and you will cry and doubt yourself. But you will make a difference in so many lives 💗💗
As a med student myself,I exactly know this feeling. Sometimes I literally can't feel any emotions at all.🙂🙂 .
I’m a 4th year and I’ve been there. Grateful for finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! Hang in there y’all!
I'm in vet school and i so get that feeling. I get the urge to drop out every day because it feels like everyone else is doing just fine on the classes and I'm barely making it through the week
I'm in my 3rd year pre med now, can't wait to end the semester. I can totally relate to this. I sometimes question myself like why can't I also do what they can. They get perfect scores on quizzes, and here I am just barely passing. What's wrong, I feel like I'm barely moving at all.
@@wwmallow3135 i totally get you. I feel like im drowning in the information and feel overwhelmed by the time we spend in class and then there are people who know what the professor is talking about and they ask questions and raise their hands to answer things and then get all 10/10 in the tests and quizzes. I wish more people talked about this because i think almost everyone goes through it.
Do not get discouraged! Nursing school was extremely tough for me! Another thing I noticed is that classmates would rather let you drown then take time out of their day to help a fellow student succeed. That was just in my class though, everyone is different!
Which really had me astonished as I would help fellow students but when it was needed in return… silence….
I’m in middle school. I’ve wanted to be a doctor for so long. Since I was just a little stupid kid lol. But seeing these videos, every time I see one it rips up my dreams and sets them on fire. That is where I want to be in 20 years, but this looks so hard, like something I definitely can’t handle. It looks so stressful, depressing. It doesn’t look worth it. I’m tearing up writing this because that’s where I want to be in 20 years! So bad! But then I see these videos and I wonder if I should just do something else. These videos are discouraging towards my dreams and they encourage me to just give up and throw all my dreams away, which is honestly what I might just do..
Same! What grade?
You got so much life ahead of you! Enjoy being in middle school and high school and take things one step at a time. Give urself the space and freedom to explore your interests and you’ll have a better idea if the journey will be worth it for u. I’m in my mid 20s rn and life never goes exactly how you may expect it to or plan to. 10 years ago I thought I’d probably be in med school by now but I’m still finishing up college getting my bachelors in nursing. Wasn’t sure if I still wanted to be a doctor so I figured nursing was the next best thing. I got one more year before I graduate nursing school and now I’m more open to med school and understand the sacrifices it’ll take and I’m ok with that. Hopefully I’ll be starting med school in the next few years even though I might be a lil “old” by then. Life’s a long journey so don’t give up on your dreams right now. Enjoying the journey is just as important as the destination. You got this!
I felt like that many times during med school and even more in residency. I’m so glad I’m done now and out for 3 years. Even as an attending, it’s difficult in its own ways. Keep on pushing!
Thank you to all of our doctors out there!!! We love you! We appreciate you!!! We wouldn’t be here without you!!! And to those in pursuit of that medical degree, you can do this!! You are such a strong and amazing person to sacrifice so much so you can help others be healthy and enjoy life!!! Big hugs!!!
as undergraduate taking premed, i am in awe how much i relate to this. every hour is frustrating and exhausting. i am spiraling into questions of whether am i good enough? is my effort worth it? am i doing this right? will i be successful as they say? will I'll be ever get there? and much more intrusive.
maybe, i am the only one who schedules her crying session for 10 minutes but it works and as that goes, i continue to do my work.
Same, I'm on pre-med track. Good luck!
It gets a lot tougher but you will get a lot more resilient and find better ways to study, I found pre-med tough but just finished 3rd year Med and was fine although it is about 3x the workload (including time at the hospital). Top tips I would give you is constantly evaluate how you study, I did very well in undergrad but didnt realise until postgrad that I was wasting a huge amount of time. Scheduling in crying time or times to be anxious/depressed is actually a proven method but make sure you are scheduling in exercise and fun too. You got this!!!
Omg Ive totally scheduled a crying session before
I've been through the same emotions as you have. It was the main reason why I put off applying to med school for so long (0/10 will never do again lol). I feel that there isn't much support and direction given to undergrads trying to apply to med school, which makes them that much more insecure and demoralized. If you need someone to talk to/advise on getting in/what extra recs to take, feel free to message me. good luck on everything :)
@@celinapang7267 how do i message you? i’m a junior in high school who wants to be a doctor and have so many questions. i just took the December act and made a 25 on the first try yet i am so confused on if i should or if it’s a good idea.
I felt this in my first year of nursing😭 I had breakdowns, wanted to drop out soo bad! And now in my third year im stil crying cz its just soo much to take physically and mentally
I’m a first year med student and perhaps its not my place to say it, but nurses are- in my opinion - essential to a patient’s overall wellbeing. While doctors treat patients’ disease either via surgery or some other means, nurses provide a wide range of support that patients desperately need, mental support, comfort, medical support- you name it. Without nurses, the medical system would all but collapse. Its tough but far from impossible and it is my firm believe that you will soon be a literal lifesaver in more ways than one. I’m cheering for you!!!
@@benedictjason8973 omgg thank youu soo much for your nice words. I actually was on the edge of a burnout 3 weeks ago. I searched for a professional help. Y’ll be alright tooo!! I witnessed doctors cry cz of loss of their patients. We work in one of the most emotionally stressful sector. But together we will be stronger.❤️❤️
I appreciate videos like these
my daughter is premed and I like to keep her grounded with the real side of this journey.❤️❤️
My daughter is a sophomore premed student too. She just finished OChem (along with classes) and said it was the worse class in her life. I looked over the rest of her pre-reqs and discovered, it’s not going to get any easier.
Best wishes to your future doctor 🙏🏽.
Thank you, Good to know we're not alone. We're in this together!
i really needed this. i’m going through finals week rn and it’s killing me so bad. ily for reminding me i’m not alone💓
Hey I would like to know what brought you to med school? I will be promoting 5 GMF clinics for a client very soon and we need to know what attracts and keep employees happy.
What were you promised? What were your motivations?
Thank you. I've been feeling down and burnt out every single day as a nursing student. It's mentally draining
I’m sorry. 😔 Hope ur doing better. And I also hope u know how awesome u are. ❤️❤️
It is, but you'll get through it!! 😊 Shoot, as a RN for 10 years sometimes i feel like I don't know anything!
My friend had a nervous breakdown while in Med school.
It's brutal! Stay strong! You got THIS👍🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔❤️
Thank you man for putting effort in helping people may God bless you
my father is a mind and body doctor, he tells me all the stories of med school and how horrifying it actually was. he didn't go to a very rich one so they often had to perform surgeries live and he had experienced a lot of trauma from med school and racism from colleges in the uk. it's very tough for sure and the way it's presented online is very sugar coated but it's worth it, we're thankful to the people who work hard to be doctors that help us !!
This video holds so much truth to it. I'm 2/3rds of the way through 3rd year and this is so relatable. We'll all get through this together and I hope we're all comfortable enough to talk about it openly as attendings some day to make our students feel like they can do it
I’m in nursing school and I also relate to this feeling… thank you for sharing this
I just quit studying dental medicine, exactly cause of those reasons.
Failed a lot of exams, no social life. Now I also got a little son and a beautiful girl. I reached a point where this sacrifice is not worth it for me. Time to turn around my life at 30 years old.
Good luck to everyone tho who really wants this, I know your struggles.
Thank you for this omg. It’s been so stressful I can’t explain at all. The pressure is unexplainable and the effort required is immense. What makes it worse is when it feels like you’re the only one who suffers this bad and that joining this field was a mistake. Thank you for this again.
It’s definitely hard, but it’s also very worth it at the end. You are so strong for making it through med school so far. You got this and never give up! Wishing you all the best and God bless 💖
“Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”- Jesus
Matthew 11:28
It kinda worries me when I see stuff like this. I am still young and since I was 5 my whole dream was to be a doctor. However seeing those videos terrifies me, what if I'm not good enough for this dream? I really can't see myself anywhere in life other than being a doctor but damn will I really be able to do whatever it takes? I don't believe in myself at all.
You can absolutely do it, but just make sure that it is what you want. Make sure you haven't just been seeing what society shows you. There is alot that goes on behind the scenes that will test your passion for medicine and really make you question whether this is what you want to do for the rest of your life. You yourself can do it. Definitely. But the question is whether you really want to do it.
Better to try, and give it a go, than to not try and live in regret. If you try and then decide its not for you, that's ok! Lots of people change their minds, change their careers etc. Its not embarrassing, you're not a failure. And hey, it might help you discover what you really want to do. 😉 be brave. I believe in you.
@@goobernational4805 that may be a thing to consider in other careers, but medicine is extremely expensive. You can’t just go “oh well it’s not for me uwu”, by then you’re tens of thousands of dollars (or more) in debt from college, applications, and med school.
@@PhoenixRoseYT And even if you have a bursary or scholarship to go study, if you quit or change your mind then you have to pay everything back with interest..
There's no turning back really once you decide to do Med 😅
I get what the comments say… about “not being able to turn back” and having a financial hold SUCKS but we always have an option to do what feels right for us. Plus, we need to have a growth mindset, and if we make a decision we will get through it whatever that may be. Remember we must strive for what makes us happy at the end of the day, Ofcourse nothing will be a walk in the park but when we choose our path we just gotta see if it’s worth it. Also, know it’s okay to change things up even years down the line. Sure it’s not ideal but it’s life, things happen. Just give it your best and keep at whatever it is that you’re passionate about!
Cry when you need too & know that it’s ALL worth it in the end & you’re going to make a difference for so many out there ❤️🥰❤️
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We are proud of you.
And grateful for your sacrifices.
Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m a senior in high school and I’ve been thinking about going to med school after college for quite some time now. I’ve looked into it as much as I can so I know what it’s truly like and not the glamorized version of it. I know you can do it as well as anyone else who has a passion for medicine!
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I wouldn't in all honesty. The burn out and suicide rates are awful. Pursue something healthier.
@@eb1634 we need doctors tho, there's a huge shortage for all sorts of specialities. I feel like If the price wasn't so high and the health care system were better we wouldn't have a shortage or high burn out rates.
@@kevinzheng2898 We do. But it's not worth the suffering. If you want to blame anyone blame the system.
@@eb1634 how do you propose a better system is put into place? theres a reason why medical school is as trivial as it is.
I’m studying physics and engineering and I appreciate this short video. Sometimes you feel like a genius sometimes you feel pure stupid. But I think it’s the same with most med students as it is with me doing physics. It’s a passion and giving up isn’t an option 💪
This was real. I just went back and unliked another fun-looking med school video just because I know those type and they can make you feel guilty for not finding it as fun/easy as they do. Thanks for the honesty dude. The truth sets free. This is actually more encouraging.
Those ppl are either lying or using performance enhancing drugs.
My respect for you guys are on another level. Please at the end of the day, choose what makes you happy. Don't force yourself for $. LOVE YOURSELF. YOU WORKED HARD YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO BE SOMETHING SO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!