step 1 prep mental/emotional toll

[lm1120]

anyone just about ready to off themselves?


2 weeks till step and I have absolutely no desire to do anything. I have forgot how to read, I read something and simple words no longer make sense to me. im looking to get through first aid one more time but i dont see how thats possible seeing as how i have the reading level of a 2nd grader right now. Anyone having this problem?

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[John Lannister]

anyone just about ready to off themselves?


2 weeks till step and I have absolutely no desire to do anything. I have forgot how to read, I read something and simple words no longer make sense to me. im looking to get through first aid one more time but i dont see how thats possible seeing as how i have the reading level of a 2nd grader right now. Anyone having this problem?

Yeah, I think we all run into it.

Honestly, this is as much about managing stress and staying balanced. If you're stressed and not doing other things (exercise, social, fun, etc.) then you can start to wonder why you're working so hard.

Take a day off and exercise and do something fun. Comeback the next day stronger and twice as productive.

 

[alisepeep]

absolutely..i think the worst part of this preparation is the mental toll it takes, especially in the beginning when you have no idea how in the world you're goingg to get thru it..just gotta keep pushing..i think most of us can admit to having at least one mental breakdown during step studying

 

[skyblue2000]

absolutely..i think the worst part of this preparation is the mental toll it takes, especially in the beginning when you have no idea how in the world you're goingg to get thru it..just gotta keep pushing..i think most of us can admit to having at least one mental breakdown during step studying

one?? lol

 

[g8orlife]

one?? lol

I had 2. The first was during the daytime & made me lose a whole study. The second was at night & had me stay awake until 5am. Fortunately, I got over each on the next day though.

 

[startswithb]

Mine happened today. I literally couldn't do anything and felt like I was slowly dying. I left school, went to the park to walk and the farmer's market. Cooked a delicious dinner and caught up with friends. I am slowly starting to feel more normal, and think by tomorrow morning I'll have my intensity back.

So, take a break. A GOOD break. Remember that all the crazy work you've put in on your "on" days has afforded you the privilege of taking this break. You will be better for it, so try not to feel guilty.

 

[John Lannister]

one?? lol

I've had 2... maybe 3, lol

 

[alisepeep]

haha..well ive had 2 where i broke down into tears..sooo far that is..i still have 3 days before d day and theres no telling how crazy ill be feeling the eve of the exam...but i defientely have not been able to fall asleep for the past 2 weeks..tossing and turning til 5 am for the past 2 weeks...horrible!

 

[lm1120]

Well its nice to know Im not alone. Haven't had any legit breakdowns yet, just constant blah moods, I'm expecting one soon though. Good luck alisepeep, imagine how amazing you will feel in 3 days! get some sleep pre test.

 

[Manu9]

completely normal..having one of these every week it seems like.. just try to take some time off once in a while (work out, see friends for a bit, watch a movie).. totally gets to you but always remember the bigger picture and keep working towards it

 

[LawlasaurusRex]

I know I definitely hit my low the week before sitting for the test. Just stared blankly at uworld trying to learn it all but nothing was really absorbing. Jealous at all the people I know not in med school enjoying their lives, never understanding mine. Probably had a few nights where I would try to sleep but felt the urge to try to crank out just one more hour of studying.

 

[USCTrojan11]

I think this is huge and understated. Took mine today, I don't think I did too well on the first block cause I was just so amped up. As soon as I got into my flow from block 2 on - it really is just like uworld (some say easier). Its what we do to ourselves that makes it hard, not the exam itself. If you can somehow prepare for this, you'll feel great walking out of it.