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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2020
- Sometimes you have moments where you disappoint yourself, and that's normal! I disappointed myself this week, and ya just gotta keep pushing forward because it's not the end of the world!
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I feel like whoever made that comment about crying isn’t in school to become any kind of health care professional. The programs are tough and the material is a lot because it’s important information to save lives. It’s not supposed to be easy. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to get frustrated. But the important part is pushing through those emotions and still going! I like that you show the real, raw emotions. I feel like it helps people connect with you!
Lindsey Hull Vlogs perfectly phrased!
Amen!!!
crying gets rid of stress hormones so it's a bonus. anybody who thinks otherwise is a little too rough.
I agree! I have had a good few (and by that I mean a lot😥😅) cries in my school days. But I can put some visine drops on my eyes and no one is the wiser! You are being brave showing us your emotions.....this is keeping it real! Keep on pushing!
amen
If you aren't crying/angry/frustrated a minimum of 5/7 days per week in med school, you're doing it wrong. Source: me, a 2nd year med student.
Exactly
Well, good luck on your journey troughout med school
“I feel saturated with information but feel like I don’t know anything” pretty much sums up my experience in med school 😆🤷♀️
I personally know Rachel. She is by far one of the strongest people I know. Having a moment doesn't make you weak, it makes that much stronger. Keep going Rachel im right there on the sidelines rooting for you.😊 always.
Martha Ruelas Martha!!! You are the best 😭😭😭💕
You study for your future and not for the exam so knowing the hard stuff is always beneficial! Keep your heads up!
I cry. I cry all the time. I am a Pre-Med student, and I still cry. Because of all the crying, I think maybe I might not be a good doctor. But this video literally cleared that doubt. I watch how hard you work for inspiration, and even though I pray you don't get have to cry, the times you do just make me feel like I am not alone. Thank you for that. People might say that you shouldn't cry and all that BS, but there are so many people like me that get overwhelmed as you do, and it's just nice to see and feel that I am not alone. And I want you to know that you are not alone.
lots of love :)
I know! She's my hero too. Thank you for that Rachel
I feel like a looser cause I’m crying in highschool 😔
@@iiitsnoor same 😞
@@rhaianna7692 I even used to cry in middle school because of tests and stuff the only years I was stress free are when I was in primary school 🥲
@@iiitsnoor same twinsies😢
Rachel,
I can't believe you have come such a long way. I started following you when you had only about 10k followers and now, you are close to 70k.
What makes you different from other youtubers is that you make the greatest effort to include all your emotions and experiences in your vlogs. It feels as though I have been there, with you, right beside you, experience the entire week. Your vlogs are what keep me going. You are the Best!
💞💞
Honestly, everyone feels like they don’t know anything. You just have to remember though that you got excited over YOUR OWN heart palpitation and then proceeded to explain the anatomical reason behind heart palpitations. Only a true med student would do that. Only someone who was truly occupied with becoming a physician would do that. You’re doing great and I aspire to do as well as you in med school!
I’m sure many others have said it already, but I admire your ability to be vulnerable with a public audience and share your raw emotions with us. It’s one of the reasons I love your channel.
When I am doubting myself and my ability to get through medical school, you remind me that bad days happen, that it’s okay to not feel okay, and that there’s a new day waiting just around the corner. Watching you share your emotion proves to me that I’m not alone in my experiences, which is such an immensely powerful thing to be able to do for people. I appreciate you soooo much because your strength gives me strength. For that, I can’t thank you enough. Keep doing you!!!
5:02
Wow I have much to say about this.
I feel that comment is rude. Clinical settings are WAY different than when you are alone with your spiraling thoughts. I am a crier too. I know there are more productive ways to cope, BUT I find after I cry I feel better and I can continue whatever I am doing with a sharp mind.
So, Rachel, don't worry! We all have breakdowns because we are all human and therefore all have breaking points. It is going to turn out fine! You are successful and will achieve your goals. Just think of the bigger picture and keep trucking along! From an undergrad biology major and member of the herd :-)
"Been having heart palpitations i dont know why"
... next clip..
"drinking redbull"
hahaha redbull gives me THE WORST palpitations!!!
And coffee! Plus she’s super stressed 😥
Med school gave me heart palpitations!!
...and a stomach ulcer
omg whoever told you to stop crying can stfu. I cried ALL the time in school. Because its freaking stressful. Better than bottling it all up or using other coping mechanisms that can be harmful. You are doing such a great job! Also way to turn your day around! I tend to wallow. it's not ideal haha.
I am on 4th year of my med school and believe me girl , it gets easier ,just hang in there , the work will pay off evenutally ! Good luck :)
@Sona for me the 2nd and 3rd year were the hardest , especially pathology . But if you pass these first 3 years you can give yourself high five and cosider yourself MD. :D
When you started cleaning your camera lens and then “I need to water my plants” in order to delay studying LOL 😂 As a fellow med student.. I know that feeling. I do it all the time. All of a sudden you start noticing all the tiny unnecessary things you usually don’t do until you know you have to study but don’t want to. I’ll deep clean the entire apartment and then sit down with my laptop ready and then 🤔 “ my bookshelf needs to be color coordinated” or “ I need to rearrange my closet”.
“I don’t wanna study... I wanna clean” STORY OF MY LIFE 😂
Sometimes I'm gonna cry, it doesn't mean I'm not a strong person! AMEN GIRL
I’m sad that someone would think that crying means that you aren’t strong. It’s literally a way to let out your feelings and stress and your brain releases all these happy hormones as you cry (aka endorphins). So if anything, your brain is just looking out for you 💪 You got this Rachel!
You're so naturally sweet it makes my heart melt!!
I'm a medical student too and this is my second semester. But wait, I cry DURING lectures bc I suddenly get the feeling that I'm not gonna make it and stuff. It gets harder but you just learn to be stronger.
You have the power to achieve your goals and live your own dream. Keep that in mind, Rach! ♥️
it took me a while to accept that i am human and have emotions and that i shouldn't disregard them or put them aside to be strong for others...you are so strong and inspiring!!! emotions are real!!!
They are so real! Acknowledge them. Your brain/body is trying to tell you something. Sit with them, accept them, and come to resolution :)
Don't let anyone tell you that crying means you are not suited for the medical field. You are absolutely right, school is a completely different type of mental situation. The stress endured while practicing is different. Intense in a different way. They cannot be compared. Anyone that tells you different probably does not have experience being in a rigorous school program. Keep that in mind.
Also know that it is ok to cry in the clinical setting when you encounter intense situations. It takes time to mentally handle seeing the things that clinical providers have to see. Eventually you will have your own way of coping with the clinical situations too. Again no one can truly fathom the things we see unless they are there. Take the harsh comments with a grain of salt. Keep on doing your thing red ant!
Le Rachel : **stress vacuuming**
Le me : **Stress eating**
Haha when I get stressed I can’t eat food and if I do I feel like puking it out I wish I could stress eat 😂
It always bothers me when people say we shouldn’t cry as much. I’m going to mortuary school which isn’t nearly as rigorous as medical school but it’s very mentally taxing, so I cry often. If it makes you feel better and have a release before gearing up to study again, it’s perfectly healthy. Proud of you, Rachel! Keep on goin’!❤️
Hi, I am also a medical student, and I felt totally identified with that feeling of studying the most difficult things and that later on the exam come much simpler things, you feel a lot of frustration, but I feel that you handle it in the best possible way, you are a great inspiration.
I’m in grad school working on becoming an LPC. Anyone who would critique you for crying has never experienced growing pains as a person. I’ve cried more in the past 6 months than I had in the last 5 years. Something about trying to get your life started, while living your current life, while feeling alone in this process is so taxing on us. I’m not in Med school, but I too will be working in the healthcare system. You’re doing great and you inspire me with these videos. Thank you, and you’re a great singer. Life is tough sometimes, we’re doing the best we can. We only grow when it rains.
It's so nice to see you positive Rachel. After all the breakdowns and everything it keeps all of us motivated too. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I’m studying for the mcat right now and these vlogs are so incredibly motivating. Thank you for showing all the parts, good and bad, of your life💛
yes!!! I second this!! I am studying for the mcat as well :) good luck to you!
oh my god me when I don’t want to study: I’ll just clean the whole house again, and then I’ll take a bath because I’ll be dirty from cleaning, and then it’ll be the perfect time to study 😆
I have been in tough times lately in my high school being a senior. All the pressure for getting good grades and exams have been stabbing me repeatedly which made me stressed out. Being an introvert as well as numb I really could not cry to relieve my pressure out I tried but failed So also being Asian my parents also have higher expectations from me which further added up tension. I want to become a doctor and by randomly hit ur video in which you expressed how difficult was ur life and being a doctor. You showed me that my problems were nothing like ur problems also which I had to encounter later if I had to become a doctor which gave me confidence to face my own problems.
And now I have been lately stressing out again but much less. Even though I don’t have friends to share my feelings I talk to myself in second person( crazy right!) or listen to The weeknd songs which feels like wine (I recommend u to try if u r stressed). I wanted to say Thank u from bottom of my heart ❤️ to boost me up.
Best wishes and hope to see u as a doctor soon.
Fellow oms II!!! Keep at it Rachel it’s so worth it in the end, putting hard work now makes the future so much better :) keep remembering the end goal which is taking the best care of patients. I keep a post it note that says “it’s all about the patient” above my study desk to remind myself everyday!
When you got out of lab at 5... AND IT WAS SUNNY. So, so nice! I've been struggling with winter darkness. I feel so sleepy when its gets dark at 4:30:( Just ignore those comments about your crying/emotionality. I'm the same way--I always cry when I'm overwhelmed with school or overly exhausted. It doesn't mean you're not cut out to be a doctor. This idea that "female emotionality" means you're not "tough enough" for medicine is so ridiculous. It's the kind of argument people used to keep women out of medicine in the 1800s. It's 2020, people!! Allowing yourself to feel emotions and process them is totally healthy.
Where does Rachel live
I wish at 5 it was as sunny as where she lives because the sun just motivates me , I don’t know if this makes sense 🤦♀️
MarineBeast_86 lol then totally moving to Arizona 😂
I am not in med school .. not even in USA lol. But you being yourself and being real has kept me coming back to watch your videos. Its refreshing and I am looking forward to seeing your journey 🤎
I agree. The stress of school is so much different than the stress in a clinical setting
thank you rachel for allowing me to realize that underperformance is ok and that its completely recoverable. Sometimes I underperform on school work and the bad thoughts come to my head dissipates when I think of the words that you said in this video. Much love from canada
You’re crying because you’re passionate about what you’re doing. Don’t listen to idiotic people who will never grasp medicine.
I love you channel, I relate so much to how you are feeling getting through school. I’m in first year engineering (which is insanely competitive at my university) and some days I’m on top of the world and others it feels like it’s all falling apart. Thank you for showing the tough parts of your life because they help me know I’m not the only one! ☺️
I came across your video at the PERFECT timing. I literally felt it when you said “they tested the easy stuff and I focused on the hard stuff since I figured they’d test on that” why is this literally me every time. I thought I was the only one who does this - I was going crazy since it happened to me today 😭😭
When you cry, I feel like I can just breathe because you keep pushing through every single time and it starts to sink in that you can in fact be human and a medical student at the same time! You inspire me❤️❤️❤️
"Study with me is coming soon" Yes!!! Been waiting for this for the longest😭
I always look forward to Fridays for your vlog! I can't stress this enough but ending a long week of nonstop studying with my nursing classes by watching your vlog is GREAT. Love everything you do, keep up the great work!!
Your confidence and ability to accept a bad grade is really inspiring to me! You are clearly such an intelligent person, and it's evident how hard you work. I think it's great how you were able to let go of what was out of your control and try to focus on the positive aspects of the situation. The next time I receive a grade that I didn't want, I'm going to think of this vlog and challenge myself to handle it the way you did.
I love destressing during studying with cleaning up too, I don’t know if it’s a mature student thing but it defo helps 😀
This video came at a perfect time for me. I can’t wait to watch it. X
Rachel, I am a first year medical school and I cry all the dang time! Medical school pushes you to extremes you never thought possible. thank you for documenting all this and being vulnerable, you make me feel less crazy!!
I love your channel! I love that you show all the emotions you go through.
I’m in grad school part time for community development, work full time and probably cry at least once a week. You do you. I have binge watched all of your vlogs over the last week, usually when I should be studying. 🤷♀️ Thanks for all the inspiring content you are putting out!
Giiiirlll... first year med student here. I cry all the time. Second block finals week I cried everyday for 7 days straight, sometimes multiple times a day lol. This is a high stress environment and sometimes we have to let it out!! It's healthier to cry than to bottle it all up, at least in my opinion. You're doing great!
I feel so happy watching your vlogs and it really motivate me and make me productive omg you're so gorgeous I have always thought that medical field are hard but you make it doable like if you give 100 % you'll success and I always thought that I couldn't manage both sport and study but now that I watch your videos I get the vibe that if Rachel can do it and enjoy it I can do it too .you make me happy girl you so pure and focused ilyy please keep spreading your positivity.
thank you for taking time out of your hectic life and editing this videos for us.
Hey Rachel , it’s definitely okay to cry lol. Just don’t give up, girl we live for these videos you’re inspiring us ❤️.
You are a beautiful strong woman with a bright future. Very interesting to see the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in medical school. You will be a fantastic physician.
I cry over everything and anything. When I’m sad, mad, angry, frustrated you name it I cry. Like I don’t know why I cry so much but that’s just how I am. I never see med students that are on CZcams that cry and you are being authentic by showing your emotions and being raw. Hang in there girl you got this queen!
Rachel, I know everyone says it, but your positivity is so amazing! I admire your ability to push through those tough times and accept not doing as well as you hoped! You’re such an inspiration and make me smile and strive to be half as positive as you are! Thank you for being you! God bless you! 😊
Alwayyyyyys rooting for you Rachel!!!
You're going to be an amazing doctor. Really enjoy learning about your med school experiences! Keep up with the hard work. 💪🏻
You are going to be an excellent doctor because your compassion and empathy and sensitivity is on 1000!!! Just keep pushin and vlogging and all will be right with the world!!!
Rachel, don’t ever feel badly about being emotional or crying. I think that it is natural and important to help you get through these challenges. It shows that you are sensitive and most likely highly empathetic. Both qualities are essential for working in healthcare and being a good physician. I look at crying as a sort of relief valve that allows you to decompress and let all those emotions out. Otherwise, I think it would be worse because it would build up and become toxic. Being sensitive is definitely not a sign of weakness, it’s what makes you human. I can assure you that you are not alone. Thank you for sharing your struggle and embrace yourself because you are awesome 😎. Best of luck on your studies!
sooo happy you uploaded! Love you & sooo proud of you
Perfect post-lab, pre-study break! Love you Rachel!
I absolutely love your videos. I’m a law student and you motivate me! Thank you for being so real and honest!!
Rachel I really admire how real you are and how you are sharing your experience with us. You actually inspired me to start my own youtube channel about my experience being pre-med.
Most people say crying makes you weak, they are so so so wrong. I'm a first year med school student and believe me, I was never afraid so much of the anatomy exam. The moment I found out I passed I was shaking and crying without having control.
I think it's not that easy to vlog to be totally great at med school but you got this. I'm really happy for you because you can overcome failure. Good luck ! 💜
I hope everyone and you rachel to have a great day everyday 💙❤❤💙
Be strong and don't give up! If you cry it means that you care and love what you're studying, and you are very dedicated and demanding with yourself. Keep up! you are almost there! Just remember where you started and at the end it will be worth it!
Never have to explain urself! Be u, cry as much as you want. Graduation is soon, you got this!
I love your videos ! You are inspirational and true to yourself . Keep being you 💪🏽
LOVE U RACHEL you’re the strongest CZcamsr I know! ❤️
i love these videos cause it feels like I’m hanging out and studying with my best friend like HI BEST FRIEND 💗
Girl I think it's totally okay that you cry sometimes on camera. I am finishing up pre-med and am about to go into medical school, and I've even had times that I've cried myself, so I can't imagine the stress you're under with medical school right now. You're doing great though girl! Keep it up!
My sis ❤️ it is always like that for me .. when I study and study the hard stuff and they ask the easy ones...which I didn't focus on..sis ❤️ crying is not wrong at all... I feel when we cry and let it out ..it relieves us.. makes us stronger sis ❤️
Yay! I get so excited when I see that you posted a new video 😊😁
Can’t wait to watch!
There will come a time when you have to be the ONE who stands at the head of the bed, and not loose your mind, when everyone else is loosing theirs. That is what they are training you to do. Cry now when it doesn't count, so you won't have to later when it does.
This is the best vlog!!! So entertaining!! Glasses look so good too! You are meant for this, you are going to be such an amazing Doctor!!
Literally the highlight of my week when u post! Your red ants are rooting for you!!
Friday is becoming my favorite day!
Definitely need to watch this today. Second week of nursing school isn’t going to great with the quizzes... just a bad week I guess...
Can’t wait for the video to premiere! ❤️
7:01 -you have a great voice! 🙌🏻
Girl you are not alone! Crying is COMPLETELY NORMAL, stress is real. Im only a respiratory therapy student and I stress about every little thing, especially since I've started clinical. Every experience is new and that comes with trials and ups and downs. You gotta know when to take a break and when to push through. You're doing amazing, keep going!
You are strong! Keep on keeping it real.
its totally okay to cry. people don't understand how stressful school is. if you do bad it could mean if you get a good grade and get to the school you want. I cry almost everyday and I'm not even in medical school. School is hard period. any school. I love how your showing its not perfect! you are showing raw emotion and and the truth on how it really goes not like the other you tubers that make you think your doing it wrong. You motivate me to keep going even in hard times.
I am a medical student i love u so much girl because i feel that i am not the only one who feel stress while studying and i like the way u try to be positive and u don't stop .i'm from morocco❤
Rachel. Cry when you want, and Where you want. Love yah Suga ❤️ I went to the gym this morning 😁
You are a great inspiration. My mother is a nurse is a great hospital, and she is my main reason why I want to became a doctor. I’m a senior in high school that just got a 100k scholarship go a great university. It’s really easy to not end off senior year strong, but watching you is motivating me once again😩thank you❤️❤️
You are amazing. Keep going! We need people like you helping people 💓😂
It is because of your real nature tHt I started watching you... So please don't change who you are..we love you for you 🥰🐻🔥🙏
ur so pleasant to watch, i dont get bored watching you.
Hey! I kinda had a breakdown today too, I know how it feels. I had a test today and I didn't go because I felt that I would get a bad grade so I called in sick. It's crazy I even questioned if I wanted to continue college coz it was getting to hard and too many failures already. I just didn't know what to do. Glad to see youve made it through the week though👍
Your videos are so relaxing to watch while im studying!!! I love your editing and how simple they are :))
Awh thank you Nicole :)
Don't apologise for your fellings!!! Im a vet student and I CRY A LOT during studying. But when im in the hospital its just different. There are hard times too but its just different when you are there for the wellbeing of the paitent. Its not stress more so just focus and just doing the best you can.
@RachelSouthard I am also a medical student from Peru
And it's so hard to handle with stress and all that stuff.. And many people think that doctors are woww... But the life of a doctor it's so hard since you are a student... We as medical students try to be kind, calm we try to think that everything is fine... When sometimes we make a lot of effort to learn about human body but sometimes we don't get it .... Rachel you show in your videos what I feel as a student and that makes me feel that I am not alone.... Thanks for all these blogs💙💙💙💙
Nothing but love and respect
You are so strong!!!!
Austin is just the sweetest ♥️
I literally enjoy watching your videos 💘💘
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Hi, CZcams recommended your video to me. I can totally relate. I am a PhD student in my final year. You are doing great! Good luck!!
Hey Rachel, UK 4th year med student here! Keep up the hard work. I love that you hold yourself to such a high standard and you’re developing coping mechanisms for when that doesn’t work out and that’s what it’s all about! And we all cry ... a lot! It’s a hard journey but we’re all in this together! You are clearly very competent and will make a great doctor! Have you decided what specialty you’re interested in?
Ella xx
(1) New Glasses look great! finessing others to look as stylish.
(2) If you zoom into anyone's face, skin won't look perfect. So many people I thought had good skin until I put my eyeballs to their cheeks and saw past their epidermis.
(3) Darn Monday Exams ruin weekends. Better to have an exam on Fri so can let of steam with friends on a night out. We're lucky here cause our school schedules exams on Thur or Fri for MS1s, next year I'll feel your Monday exam pain.
(4) You get to see which questions you got wrong on your midterms? Our school doesn't, so I'm probably gonna make the same mistakes on Step next year haahaaaa
Thanks for the review! The glasses looks great on you :)
Love the glasses!!! Totally noticed before you even said it :)