Watch This If You're Considering Dropping Out of Medical School | My Burnout Experience
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
- Please watch this video if you're thinking about dropping out of medical school! In this video, I'll be talking a little bit about what made me LEAVE medical school, burnout in medical school and my experience with it- exhaustion, depression, resentment and comparison and what made me finally COME BACK! *if you don't get the intro music, you're too young! LOLL Love you guys!
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SKIP AHEAD! (i know this video is so long! lol):
Burnout experience: 2:02
Leaving med school: 8:49
Resenting medicine: 11:10
Comparison: 11:56
What made me go back to med school: 15:07
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Last year, I experienced burnout. I wish I could go into even more detail about what I feel contributed to me burning out but this video would be even longer! But, let's just say, medical school gets HARD, okay! LOL So I actually left! I packed up all my things, called my mom and DROPPED OUT of medical school. But... I ended up coming back in less than a year.
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I’m currently a second year student of medicine in Europe and I feel like I really want to drop out. Right after high school, I was so sure this would have been the right path for me and after passing the entrance test (with an enormous amount of luck) I’ve began to feel very doubtful. It’s almost like these past years I’ve been idealizing this course to the point where I’ve completely lost track of what I was going to study concretely, what it would have been like, the multiple sacrifices it requires. And if I’ve been able to complete my first year (telling myself beginnings can be deluding at first) with success regardless my doubts and fears, I now feel totally lost. I’ve been burnt out for months the last semester and couldn’t stand all the stress and anxiety without feeling inside of me that light, that energy that could make me go on and push harder through all that negativity. I don’t see something at the end of this path that is worth all these bad feelings. At the same time, I cannot but consider my future rationally, as my parents keep telling me to do: if I decide to drop out and start a new course in September, I will have lost 2 years of my life; do I really want to end this path which could lead me to a successful and secure future (even in terms of money) to begin a new one which is objectively not stable?
I really wish I were just like those people who have a dream and see it clearly, those who have that light, that energy inside of them.
I feel exactly the same way; I have breakdowns before every exam and I'm starting to think it's not worth it. But I always thought this was the right path for me so I don't even know what I would do if I were to drop out. I'm really tired of being a let down to my family too.
@Nadia I think it's very important that you give the greatest importance to your mental health first. And if this means taking a break from uni to reconsider things, it's ok. You're not being a let down to your family, actually what you're doing is quite the opposite: you're courageously choosing to find a way to feel happy and balanced with your own life. I think your family would prefer to see you happy doing whatever you eventually choose to do (even if it's gonna take you longer to find this something) rather than a doctor but depressed / burnt out / with very poor mental health. Uni is an incredible opportunity and privilege we have and we should be able to value it as much as it deserves.
@@natalia9509 Yes I completely agree that uni is a valuable privilege, I think I'm going to try to take things slow as my mind has been RACING lately.. Anyway, thank you for your reply, I also want to say something regarding your original comment: whatever you decide to choose don't think of your last 2 years as a loss, because compared to 40 years later when you're leading a life you are happy with, your 2 years won't be a big deal at all.
Thanks for replying again, my med school friends are driven and hard-working people so I can't really talk about these kinds of problems with them as they probably wouldn't relate.
@@Nadia-yr4ht thank you for your words. I completely understand you.. also, if you ever need someone to talk to, even though I know I’m a total stranger to you, I’ll be happy to do it, even on other platforms like instagram or twitter. Having someone who gets what you’re going through and with whom you can share these feelings and thoughts is very important. Good luck for your future :)
@@natalia9509 @Natalia Thank you so so much!! Yes talking with someone understands is so helpful, you can also message me whenever you need to I'll be happy to help :) I wish you the best for your future and good luck to you as well
I swear you’re the only person on this app i’d watch for 19 minutes and still be focused. Your videos are really motivational girl
😭❤️ thank you so much girl. that means a lot to me! especially because i be so worried that these videos are wayyyy too long 😂😂🙌
During the third year of dental school (GPA 2.05), I came down with fulminating ulcerative colitis & ended up with a permanent ileostomy. It took me 2 years to recover from the surgery. I wish I had never, ever pursued STEM, especially health science. Dentistry has ruined my health forever and I really resent it. Undaunted by sunk costs, I changed majors & went on to happily earn an MBA (GPA 3.42). I went from making “Ds” to making “As.” Vindication, I wasn’t a “D” student after all. The support for students was tremendous at UT Austin - unmatched by UT San Antonio dental school.
Upon graduation, I got a stress-free, M-F, 8-to-5, state job, where I put into practice most of what I learned during the MBA program. My health improved and I abandoned all health science knowledge, skills & contacts for good. I do not endorse a career in health science - it’s just not worth the misery and huge educational costs. Retired now, I realize only 3 subjects really matter in education & work: English, Math & Physics.
The problem with stress in dentistry starts during the freshman year of college. No student is taught to research a business plan for their education and career path. This plan must include opportunity costs & a “total cost of acquisition budget.” Hence, the dental student who manages to graduate incurs a crushing debt and faces enormous pressure to make money as a practicing dentist. This leads to financial stress, time pressure, perceived low compensation, loss of control over professional decisions, and lower satisfaction with the chosen profession. From the frying pan into the fire.
You're so smart. I love your honesty. I'm not a med student. But I can totally apply these steps to my life RIGHT NOW.
Thank you so much, Dria! ❤️❤️ yea man, i really hoped that this could apply to what others may be going through, even if it's not med school! so thank you for that!
I LOVE YOU! You are super raw and honest and its so refreshing. Thank you for existing and for this channel. Wishing you the best❤❤❤
😭🥺❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 humbled!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting!! I really appreciate that!! This was too kind! Thank you!
Being an entrepreneur during med school is definitely taxing. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏
🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks so much for watching!!
i'm about to enter my last year of my medical degree. I don't think I want to do this as a career anymore, but i feel like i've wasted 6 years on this
I'm sure this is such a tough spot to be in right now. The time will never be wasted! Whether you decide to continue to pursue medicine as a career or not, what you have learned, what you have experienced and the character that you built in medical school is invaluable! Keep thinking about it and keep praying about. You might have a change of heart. But if you don't, don't worry. There will be something better suited for you out there and (trust me) you'll be able to use the skills you've gained in medical school to benefit you there. Best of luck to you Niamh! ❤❤
@@BahaMed aw thank you so much for replying to me! and thanks for the advice. i'll keep it all in mind
Niamh O'Hara what makes you not want to do the career anymore ?
At least you have a degree.
@F A Even if someone decides not to be a doctor anymore, there are lots of other jobs that a medical degree can qualify a person for. There are lots of companies out there that value people who gained that medical knowledge and will pay very well for people to join their team.
This video was much needed right now 💞💞 thank you so much
Takiasmommy no, thank you! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️
I get thoughts of quitting med school from time to time and doubts about wether I have made the right choice attending it / ask myself where I could have been if I didn’t choose it , as it actually wasn’t as I expected it to be in so many ways .. especially now that I’m 10days away from passing the national residency exam. So seeing your video and sharing your experience is a relieving as I know that a lot of med students go through similar situations ..
Good luck dr ! 🍀
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for this kind comment! And thank you so much for watching! I hope that going forward, Med is all you expected it to be and more ❤️❤️ best of luck to you as well!!
This was an absolute blessing! When you said "The only thing that really helped me...", I literally paused the video, and said, "God, it's you!", which is what you said! Of course, your experience is different, but I have been there with depression while in college, and you sharing your story definitely brought back serious memories of the struggle to do the basic things when you're stuck in that place. Life gets tough, whether it stems from rejection, disappointments, grief or burnout. I can clearly see God's hand in your journey, though, and I'm rooting for you! I related to your story on so many levels. Thanks for sharing!
DeLexis Barnabie thank you so much for this comment!! 😭❤️🥺 thank you for watching! And for this encouraging word!! I pray that I can continue to be a blessing to you on your journey!
continue fighting the good fight sis! we cheering you on!
Thank you so much!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️ I really appreciate that!!
This was really encouraging!
🙌🏾🙌🏾 I’m happy it was! Thank you so much for watching girlie! ❤️❤️
Whew, chile!!! Similar stories, just occurring at different times in the journey. Mine was before med school and yours was after you had already started. I'm so grateful we serve God whose plans for us are so much greater than our own. I promise after undergrad med school was signed sealed and delivered. But the more I searched for my purpose the more it became clear (and it wasn't like He didn't already reveal it before #stubborn). In terms of asking him to give you the desire, I felt that. When I applied for med school I secretly hoped I didn't get in because then I would be proving my fears right (sigh) but I was like God, if this is really for me I need you to give me the desire and finances cause I didn't know where the first dollar was coming from. Slowly but surely the love and excitement I had slowly came back and binging med school vlogs was my life and they somehow sparked and fanned the flame inside. I could be here all night but I can't cause spotter in 3 days and I already used a study break to watch this. lol....GREAT video per usual!!!
GIIIRRRLLL 😭😭😭 I know it couldn’t only be me! 😂 Stubborn was my middle name. I working on submitting the name change documents as we speak! 😂 They’n gone through yet! 😭🤦🏾♀️ I had that same feeling too when I applied to UWI after not getting into US med schools- i wished they wouldn’t accept me. I didn’t even finish my application properly and I still got accpeted 😳. They told me to come and bring the rest of the documents LOLLL. You see when God has a different plan! Chal please!
I’m so happy you took the plunge and was obedient to what God was telling you to do at that time. I know He’ll continue to provide for you and grace you through this program man. And praying for that desire is a serious thing. I realized that it’s something i probably need to continue to pray for because, whew chile, sometimes it could leave ya! 😰
Thank you so much for watching as always!!! ❤️❤️ANDDDD best of luck on your spotter!!! I know you’ll do well! 🙏🏾Thank you for using your study break on me! 😱😂KMLLL I really appreciate that!!! ❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@@BahaMed Are you from the states? You going to school in UWI? I am in the states and want to study anywhere for medical school other than the states.
@@Maryam1. hello there! I’m from the Bahamas! Really?! Well you have a lot of options! US offshore schools in the Caribbean, UWI in Barbados, Trinidad or Jamaica, Med schools in the UK or even Canada!
@@BahaMed thanks for replying back. Where can I reach you like Instagram if I have more questions
Just joined the growing family :) We all need a break sometimes med schools not easy!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏾🙌🏾... you’re right man. That’s so true! 🙌🏾
Beautiful video as always😭😭
Vikram Asnani thank you so much, vikram! 😭🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️
7:47 "Mask of pleasantries" lol! I don't know why but I find that phrase so funny with your accent. That should be shirt design.
Wow Adun! Per usual, awesome video! Thank you for pouring out your heart and soul to this video. Personally, I’m battling now about whether I want to pursue a PhD in Economics...or not. I recently completed my Masters Degree, and I absolutely love Economics...but I always wished I could just be done with just a Bachelors degree and do my do. But no...I wanna just live in school for the rest of my life🤦🏽♀️😂...your story means so much to me...it’s getting me to really think about why I truly want to be an economist and what it takes to be the best version of myself in a professional setting. ...anyways...my thoughts are long and scattered...so I’ll end this rant with HANG IN THERE BOO! You got this!
😭😭😭 Thank you so much as always for watching and always giving me endless support!! 🙌🏾 i can only imagine how you must feel so conflicted 😭 i would be fighting getting another degree too kml😂 But I’m convinced that God just sees us on a completely different level that we can even see for ourselves. I think that’s why He has to give us the vision piece by piece cuz we’d get overwhelmed and scared! Like, “wait. I have to accomplish ALL of that?! ME?” Imagine if He told you when you were doing your bachelor’s that you needed to go all the way to PhD 😂😂 the pressure!! BUT even if you decide not to go for it, GOD will qualify you, not the degree! So hang in there! Let’s hang in there together 😂❤️ YOU got this!💪🏾
Al Person join the club! 😂❤️
You was right on point in this video! ❤️
Thanks for watching girlie! 🙌🏾❤️🙏🏾
@@BahaMed you're welcome
I don't want to do medicine.....can someone tell that to my mommmmm
Thank you for this video. I'm currently on my 2nd year and I've been really thinking whether I should continue lately...
You’re most welcome ❤️❤️ I know the feeling 😔 give it as much thought as possible before you make the decision. Maybe you can take a break and see how you feel afterward
So proud of you Adun for your bravery and honesty🤗. You're such an inspiration ❤️
Similar experience. Unlike you I wasn't active on my break 😂 just couldn't find the strength. It took me about a month to move from the couch and into my room. at home. I shutdown and just let all the pent up emotions out. The disappointment of having to take a break and accepting that it was the best thing to keep me alive at that point. Therapy!!!!
Accepting the reality of what led to the feelings and pain. Working through it and forgiving myself. I blamed myself for so many things and held myself to an unrealistic, impossible standard so coming out of that space was a breakthrough.
The decision to go back to school also didn't come easily and even when I decided I wasn't certain that I'd be able to make it. Would I end up right back here? Deciding to take life slower and work at my own pace got me through. Trusting the path God set me on was still where I should be despite the trials. Someone also reminded me that despite David being anointed he still had a long way to get to that point. Bold of me to assume that my path should be like anyone else's or as smooth and shiny as I'd like. I was big mad to hear it at the time 😒. The coping mechanisms of journaling, having a routine and staying connected by sharing how I felt and not bottling things. It's not a walk in a park and some days I still struggle but I'm in a much better place and better able to cope. Also having gone through it I know the warning signs for me and I've also figured out my triggers. A better knowledge of self, trust and faith. Knowing that I can decide what's best for me regardless of what anyone else says or thinks has brought freedom and joy.
MsPDogg18 😭🙌🏾 Girl this was a word!! In just reading this, without your real name posted, I know who this is cuz it’s one of the strongest girls I’ve been so lucky to meet ❤️❤️❤️. I could only imagine the mental work it took to process all of that, manage it all and actually get to this realizaton. You’re amazing bey! You know that right?❤️🙌🏾
And you’re so right! Everyone’s path is going to look different. In fact, i started to realize and get comfortale with the fact that the path God set for you is probably going to be the most challenging one because that one comes with the discipline and pruning he gives His children and the tests that our testimonies are gonna be birthed from. That’s literally part of our individual purposes in life. So don’t be discouraged by the trials. Feel flattered! ❤️ Girl you got this and you’re doing great and you came an extremely long way. Keep doing what you’re doing- pacing yourself and sticking with your healthy coping mechanisms. You doing great sis. I can’t wait till this chapter is closed and we could look back and be like, “remember that? Look at God” 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your honesty in this video!
Semio thank you! 🙌🏾 and thanks so much fir watching!
Totally agree. In med school as well!
Reigning Rita 🙌🏾🙌🏾 thanks so much for watching! ❤️
love this
Leah Rebecca ❤️❤️ thank you!!
I really appreciate your video. I’m at the end of my third year but I’m really done. I’m mentally and emotionally drained. And it’s been like this since first year. I know for sure that I don’t want to be a doctor but I have Nigerian parents and I don’t know how to tell them. I’m really really tired. And it would even be better if I was motivated to be a doctor but I’m not. The only reason I’m still doing this is because I don’t know how to tell them.
Ey Ey you are the one who is going to face the consequences in the end. Your parents have pursued their real dreams and probably achieved them... You don't want to be 40 or 50 in the hospital and regretting you didn't take the chance to leave. If you think it is the best decision for you take it... Personally, I dropped out this year on my second year I couldn't continue anymore... I always thought the same way, to my surprise my parents were really supportive about it... If they love you they will understand, no parents will be happy to watch kids suffer because of a career honestly. Good luck in whatever you decide
I'm in my first year and I want to leave but I have Malawian parents and I don't know how to tell them.
It's the same for me. They put me in here.i don't even know what I'm doing anymore
happy that u made it out the slump duney!
Vardo 2K thank you so much bro! 🙌🏾❤️❤️ had to!
Thank you
Coming from D and N Medical Series 😁
Jayvon Richards woo hoooo!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🎉 welcome!!! Thanks so much for watching!
Hi! Im a muslim 23 year old girl really second guessing whether I should apply to medical school or not. This video in regards to God and his purpose for me really resonated with me. Thank you for such an informative and beautiful video
🥺❤️❤️ I’m so glad that it resonated with you! Thank you so much for stopping by!! I know you’ll make the decision that is in alignment with God’s purpose for your life. So best of luck to you! And try not to worry. God is always in control and He’ll steer you in the direction you need to go! Keep me posted! ❤️❤️
Love this video, so inspiring! My fiancé and I are both physicians and we posted a video about everything we wish we would have known before starting med school. You HAVE TO check it out if you are premed and considering becoming a physician!
I can’t see the video on your channel.
Same
@@butterflyt-y2727 You should be able to find it here! Thanks for letting me know!
ruclips.net/video/jZMt2mVL5FQ/видео.html
@@andr3902 ruclips.net/video/jZMt2mVL5FQ/видео.html I added the link, thanks for letting me know it wasn't showing up as public, I appreciate it! :)
Thank you!
Are you from the Bahamas.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Lolol I remember you wanted to sell waist trainers instead🤣🤣 Can't say I don't support your thought process lolol
The waist trainers took me out too !
@@AlexS123 KMMLLL
😂😂 you know how i go! 💡😂
You're so real
Thank you as always!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Did you finish?
i did! lol i graduated 2022
So, I'm not in Nursing school anymore. I didn't experience burnout.. I just didnt want to do it any more lol shame on me I know I know. I'm now my own boss and dont regret my decision at all. Anyway! I love your videos Dun! And your personality ❤
Girl ain’t nothing wrong with that!! Bout any, “shame on you” loll. Talking fool 😂Girl I’m happy you were brave enough to leave after losing interest. That takes a lot! Many people wouldn’t be able to be honest enough with themselves to actually admit that they’n like it no more lol and then to actually take a chance on yourself and go start your business?! Girl that’s amazing. 🙌🏾🙌🏾You know I’m forever proud of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you girl!! I really appreciate that! 🙌🏾❤️
@@BahaMed 😊❤thank you!!