burn out?

[lion_23]

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just thought id repost my reddit qs here for more help:

I’m not sure if this is the best sub Reddit for this post or where I should instead put this, but I’ve never felt more burnt out- I’m not even sure if it’s burn out or something else at this pt. I put an insane amount of pressure on my self- I’m not sure how many others can relate but like actually insane amount. Im never happy with my scores/stats even if they exceed what they need to and I always feel anxious. I’ve been prepping for the DAT for over five months (should’ve been 2.5 mo but pushed it back over fear/couldve also used more time). I have about 40 days and it’s not that I don’t feel prepared- but rather everything else in my life is taking me away from my academic priorities. I feel totally isolated and distanced from everything and every important relationship has been lost. I am not sure what to do. I sit and try to focus on my studying but my mind takes me a million other places. I can’t push my exam any further as it will pass the 6 month time frame- but also cannot physically or mentally fathom going through this again. I’m not sure if I’m asking for advice or even just looking for a place to just let this out but any honest feedback/ advice would be appreciated. I am totally losing myself and my passions and am honestly terrified

 

[UMich_2018]

just thought id repost my reddit qs here for more help:

I’m not sure if this is the best sub Reddit for this post or where I should instead put this, but I’ve never felt more burnt out- I’m not even sure if it’s burn out or something else at this pt. I put an insane amount of pressure on my self- I’m not sure how many others can relate but like actually insane amount. Im never happy with my scores/stats even if they exceed what they need to and I always feel anxious. I’ve been prepping for the DAT for over five months (should’ve been 2.5 mo but pushed it back over fear/couldve also used more time). I have about 40 days and it’s not that I don’t feel prepared- but rather everything else in my life is taking me away from my academic priorities. I feel totally isolated and distanced from everything and every important relationship has been lost. I am not sure what to do. I sit and try to focus on my studying but my mind takes me a million other places. I can’t push my exam any further as it will pass the 6 month time frame- but also cannot physically or mentally fathom going through this again. I’m not sure if I’m asking for advice or even just looking for a place to just let this out but any honest feedback/ advice would be appreciated. I am totally losing myself and my passions and am honestly terrified

Believe in yourself and get the exam over with. I understand the pressure you put on yourself to succeed - our generation struggles with this. But you need to accept that dental schools are not looking for perfection at all with DAT scores. Do your best - you got this!

 

[deleted994703]

what are you scoring on ur practice tests? if they are in the 20s you’re ready. the longer you prolong it the more you’ll forget. it is scary but sometimes you have to trick your brain and pretend that it’s just a normal test.

 

[Tyson_Brown]

You just gotta keep pushing. I know that it is horribly difficult at times to but you are almost there. Don't give up and make sure to take a rest day throughout your week to just not doing anything and go spend time with friends/family/do anything that will relax you. I know the thought of not doing well on the DAT or the thought of having to go back through the process again is scary but you have to believe in yourself and try your best. You've been putting the time in so sharpen up your weak points/subject matter in this next month and go for it. You're almost to the finish line