let's talk (depression, big news, residency)

let's talk (depression, big news, residency) | Dr. Rachel Southard

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@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

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@plawton35 8 ай бұрын

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@meharkaur8840 8 ай бұрын

Becoming a doctor is quite possibly the hardest thing anyone can willingly go through. No one gets it. Just know you're remarkable, not only for your intellect or skill, but for the kinda person you are. You ARE meant for this. The system is broken, but don't let it break you. I believe in you and your perseverance honestly keeps me going too.

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

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@Aubie212 8 ай бұрын

It’s so refreshing to see creators talking about mental health. It is so helpful and comforting to know someone else who I see as successful struggles too. Thank you Rachel!!!!

@melodykimbrough713 8 ай бұрын

Please keep sharing this content!!… I feel like a lot of people don’t understand what resident doctors go through… I am a resident doctor, and I didn’t even realize what we would have to go through as a premed student. It never gets easier and that’s the hard part of this journey. Sometimes I feel like I’m wishing my life away.. “oh I just need to get through 4 years of med school” “oh I just need to get through 4 years of residency” it’s so tough to watch life happen while you’re trapped in this never ending cycle of working to your next goal. At the end of the day, I know it will be worth it and I’m just fighting to remind myself that everyday

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

AMEN! Thank you for watching and supporting, Melody. Love you!

@Essays4College 8 ай бұрын

Are the insane hours and lack of social life/free time worth it? Could the learning not still be done in 50hrs/week instead of 90 hrs? Just asking as a non-medical industry person.

@DG-cl3gs 8 ай бұрын

@@Essays4College While many doctors love their job and couldn't imagine doing anything else, for many people, 8 years of your life in med school and residency are not worth it... in that time, you could have met your wife, started a family, traveled for dozens of countries, worked at one of your side passions, and built it up with more time after work. Not to mention, if you take the average college grad salary at 80-110k, you could invest MUCH earlier. These things shouldn't sway you from becoming a doctor, and many people have families as physicians, though you need to have an understanding spouse. Divorce rates are higher in medicine than in most professions. The average resident works 16,000 hours in 4 years, twice the amount of time of an average American worker. And if you become a surgeon, you will work 90+ hours a week for 5+ years. So yeah, you should only be doing medicine if your heart is 100% set on it and you have good reasons to become one (other than money and prestige or your parents telling you its a good idea). You have to have some innate passion for the field. Your question was a loaded one, so I tried to answer it based on my experience in applying to schools and what I have heard from doctors and friends in residency. Other medical pathways provide 6 figure income with MUCH less training. These are nursing, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, pa, administration, etc. So, to answer your question, if you go in for the right reasons, it's worth it. If there is anything else you can imagine for for example, art or music are your true passions or something else is your passion. If you really enjoy your downtime and flexibility, then don't do medicine. Now, for the pros, you may have one of the most fulfilling jobs on the planet. You learn the intricacies of the human body like no one else will. You will be with patients in the highest of highs and lowest of lows. You will cut into the body like no one else can. You will have the final say over someone's health decisions and have the ultimate responsibility. You will easily make well into six figures and be highly regarded in the healthcare system. If its your true passion, go for it. If you can imagine being happy doing something else, do that.

@Essays4College 8 ай бұрын

@@DG-cl3gs Excellent response. Thank you!

@melissapichette8152 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for not going back and deleting the “low” videos. I think it’s important for people to see that someone can be very depressed and still functioning and no one even really notices. Mental health is easy for us to hide and hard to ask for help.

@samamahmood8008 8 ай бұрын

We appreciate you sharing about how you’ve been feeling lately dear Rachel ❤️I don’t think the path nor the system is gonna get any easier, I just hope you become more resilient. Wishing you more peace and better mental health all along the way. Remember to take care of urself, be kind to urself, continue to work hard and all that good stuff..love youu❤️

@meeshymd1866 8 ай бұрын

I’m a 2nd year res in a much less demanding specialty. I think transparency is very important about what residents go through. I also think we have gaslit ourselves a bit into how much a program actually cares- such as working 90 hours (over the limit) and saying they care because they provide support to help get you through that instead of not putting you through that in the first place. I’ve found myself doing the same things at times. Hope you have a good week and good luck on level 3 😊

@wethenorth6437 8 ай бұрын

It seems to me that residency is like a boot camp of sorts where you are torn down to your most vulnerable state, completely exhausted, body, mind and soul and then you are forced to rebuild yourself through sheer will and brute force. Just wanting to be a Doctor isn't enough and maybe that's why I consider it a "higher calling" in that not everyone can endure the rigors and self sacrifices of everything you once knew as normal. Having said that seeking help is the best action you could of taken because let's face it life is so incredibly hard all by itself and when you immerse yourself into something so emotionally, spiritually and physically taxing you literally DO have the weight of your choices and others well being on your shoulders. However I am so happy you are feeling better able to handle the intense program you are in and know that you are not alone and we support you and love you. I recently read a saying by Mark Twain that gave me a whole new perspective on life and is says "There are two greatest days in your entire life, the day you were born and the day you find out why". Continue to reach for your goals because you already found out the why and that's half the battle. Bless You. XO

@lilyridley1160 6 ай бұрын

You're such a genuinely kind person and are going to be the best doctor. We need more like you.

@jocelyncortez4755 8 ай бұрын

After starting my first job as a provider, I became extremely depressed and burned out. I finally had to accept help myself and getting better slowly but surely. I really appreciate your content girl ❤

@acivilright 8 ай бұрын

One of the best meditations I have ever done is called "the commonality of suffering." People really are all going through it. You/we are not alone.

@thee_rarity8477 5 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched you in awhile since you were like a MS2 & im sooo proud of you!!!! Honestly girl.. I love how transparent you’ve been throughout your journey because I think that allows other healthcare/science majors and workers to feel like they’re not alone. Personally I was going through major depression and anxiety since 2023 while finishing my bachelors in science and prepping my grad school application. Although I have been struggling emotionally, I finished my degree and got on the deans list while working 13 hour hospital shifts and living alone in Miami. Everybody could have simply looked at my IG posts especially my graduation one and think my life is perfect. But that’s the thing, we all have struggles and it’s what makes us human. I like your honesty.. lol it doesn’t necessarily get better but you tolerate it more. Something that has helped me is, remembering my why..my purpose behind working so hard in school and all the other little things such as research and volunteering. It really does feel like you’re in this limitless cycle while life is passing you by. I started going to therapy as well. In order to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves. ❤ bless you for your hard work & the commitment to serve others toward better health 🙏🏾

@delicatinelity 8 ай бұрын

I've always had an issue whenever anyone says that residency gets easier as time goes on because it doesn't. I've the same opinion when people compare different programs in residency because tbh there is no "easy" residency. But it's true that you're able to tolerate more as time goes by and you're able to compartmentalize and figure out what works for you. Medicine is a vocation and is a lot of work. Eternally grateful but also extremely tired to be in it. Good luck, fellow resident!

@JvstHere 8 ай бұрын

Hearing you gush about how much you’re learning as a doctor made me so happy for you 🥹

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

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@janegotshalk6105 8 ай бұрын

Oh, Rachel, I am so glad you are talking to someone! As a clinical social worker and someone who did one of her internships at Boston Children's Hospital, I worked alongside residents. To a certain extent, I understand how absolutely grueling residency is. I've had residents and fellows as clients. Please take care of yourself. Sending love, support and hugs..

@mariperens1726 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate this as someone who is going through a low point in med school myself and still has a long way to go. Thanks for your kindness and honesty!

@sophiaposcente4478 8 ай бұрын

Dear Dr Southard, I’ve been watching your videos since you were a first year medical student! It is so amazing to see how you’ve grown up, and follow along on your journey. I’m now in second year medical school up in Canada. I have so much empathy for all the feelings you share with us on KZfaq. Med school has really been affecting my mental health. But I’m getting help now. And I am so proud of you for getting help too. Truly I’m so amazed by all you have achieved. You are a very inspiring person, and I know in my heart that you are a phenomenal doctor. Thanks for being so vulnerable with you KZfaq community around how difficult medical training is. ❤

@briannag.1122 8 ай бұрын

You have become my favorite channel on youtube because I find your content so damn relatable AND vulnerable in a truly inspirational way. I love that you are so open with mental health issues, your struggles, admitting that you were in a dark place.... I am so proud of you! For what it's worth, your struggles are inspiring. I'm sure not only to me but to other people and so you're also furthering your personal goal of being a caregiver simply by offloading your struggles. Talking about it. Moving through them. I'm so glad to know you're in a better space. I thought about your last few videos, how much more relatable they were to me and realized a lot about myself in that time. Here's to vitality and authenticity. Your struggle is not in vain, I hope you realize that it's empowering you, every day, little by little. The transformation we get to see in you is, I hope, just as evident to you. Sending love from NM!!

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this sweet comment. You're the perfect example as to why I still continue to be so open on here. If it helps/soothes even just one person, then I'm fulfilled. I'm with you every single step of the way. We find strength in the struggles.

@discojill 4 ай бұрын

i’m currently a MS2 & feeling lower than i ever have. thank you for speaking candidly and making me feel less alone

@georgiacotter3476 8 ай бұрын

Hey Rach! Thank you for sharing your current and recent wellbeing. I am so grateful you and your program built a step for you to start climbing out of that dark hole. I know it doesn’t happen over night, and likely will never truly go away, but as long as we know where to go and what to do, our chances are at least slightly better. I have lost several friends to suicide, and I have been there myself. It is real, and the pain is undeniably sickening and paralyzing. I am 24 and have been watching your videos since you started medical school. You are valid, you are worthy, and no matter what, your life is worth living, regardless of what you do to support yourself and your community. I am still in my undergrad and was studying for the MCAT this summer (I ended up cancelling) and I hit an all time low, myself. It is a really scary place to be in. If your program loves you, they will indeed be there for you. A friend told me about how one of the residents at the hospital they work at was admitted as a John Doe to protect his identity because he was suffering from major depression and most likely, suicidal ideation. The program helped accomplish this. It is a sad, sad reality that that is the most secure option, I hope the system changes. Again, thank you for being you. You are SO loved. You are SO worthy of living and be a human being, and not just a human-doing. There is so much more to life than work, but you are making the most of the time you have by investing in your future. It is sincerely noble, and rewarding, despite its horrible training and education. You got this Girl Scout. Love you and be sure to: Take care of yourself!! Be kind to yourself!!! And continue to work hard and all that good stuff!! 😇❤️ okie bye😁☮️✌🏻

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

My gosh… you are living proof that we have the best community here on KZfaq. Thank you for taking the time to write this moving comment. These lows are scary scary places. But we must push thru and maintain the strength to get out of them. Thank you again. I love you so much.

@naharismaiel630 8 ай бұрын

Proud of you and of what you've become 💜

@amyc4406 8 ай бұрын

I went to my local community college and took my pre requisites for nursing. I completed them and took my TEAS exam. I decided I wouldn’t be able to work full time and go to nursing school sO decided to become a Surgical Technologist. I totally understand where your coming from. Clinical was awesome and terrible all at once (some doctors are horrible! They forget what it’s like to be a student)! On top of that, I used to get 4 hours of sleep! On my day where I didn’t have to go to clinical, I had to be at school. I used to show up everyday and say, “ I’m going to get my life together.” LoL. Seriously, I would literally say it to myself and classmate. I felt like I was drowning. I worked full time, went to school and clinical. I kept telling myself….this is temporary…You got this❗️Rachel…please please remember that❤. Hugs to you.

@sumjkn 8 ай бұрын

I just love how present you are ,showing your emotions is actually so powerful, and I'm so proud of you and what you're doing. god bless your beautiful soul❤❤❤

@anniebobannie276 8 ай бұрын

I am also a 2nd year resident working 24s, 80 hr weeks. Everything you are feeling is so relatable. Thank you for always being so brave and honest

@amna364 8 ай бұрын

This just comes to show how much of a caring and kind person you are Rachel!! You're very strong and keep going

@elisereehl 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and also highlighting the importance of taking the time to speak to a mental health professional and get support in that way. I am a second year in a doctoral clinical psychology program and so much of your channel rings true to me. The stigma of talking to a therapist is still so present and I really appreciate you being so open. Thank you for your videos! :)

@cyndishields2742 8 ай бұрын

Rachel, your feelings are so valid!! Thank you for being so vulnerable and open about what's going on. It's not easy, especially working your ungodly hours! I wish for you and all residents across the country to have a better work/life balance. Virtual hug!

@mayaholt4574 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being genuine! Most docs do acknowledge it’s hard but never give details and just say it gets better. I’m in med school and recently volunteered at an event about mental health and while I was there I realized I embody all the symptoms I was describing to others. idk what to do about it

@liz1b3th 8 ай бұрын

I'm really glad you kept those videos up Rachel. It's reality and I think it's comforting to see others experiencing similar lows and then getting out of it and reflecting back like you are. I've been in a low period in med school just dragging myself out bed and doing what I need to do and crying in my car alone. The thing is these feelings are transient, they will go away, and we do get better at coping. So thank you for your sincerity and vulnerability

@mEE1434eva 8 ай бұрын

I like how passionate you are about not getting better. I think you are right at it being more tolerable but i also feel that instead of focusing on the end goal enjoy the journey. Talking with somebody i think will totally help you. Its part of your journey! Lean in!

@milsbeaury213 8 ай бұрын

im so so sorry to hear about your struggles, but youre not alone!! and being this raw and real takes a lot of strength, and im sure this will help so many people. im very glad youre feeling better and are getting help, you deserve happiness. stay strong xx.

@Nursepenelope 8 ай бұрын

Dr Southard thank you for sharing your experiences with us ❤ I’m an OR nurse and I am always so nice to all the residents that come to the OR. I know they went through a lot and are going through a lot 😊

@christinagilkes3499 8 ай бұрын

WE LITERALLY GO THROUGH THE SAME THING -its crazy feels like whenever you are going through something I'm ALSO going through something

@viancazavala 8 ай бұрын

I love you and your content Rachel! Thank you for being so open with your feelings and mental healthy journey. I am so glad to have grown through my own low, and I am so happy to see that you are doing so too. I'm praying for your heart and mind

@SAb-tt4kz 8 ай бұрын

You’re so strong and resilient honestly what you’re going through inspires me so SO much like I feel lazy right now I can do better

@scienceandsweat 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for sharing these moments!

@biatae2713 8 ай бұрын

Rachel I'm glad we have doctor's who have a platform such as you who are so authentically honest about such a tough subject. Sharing something that I know is extremely difficult to talk to anyone about- and you are sharing to us complete strangers because you know it can (and does) help. I appreciate it. I know what that "danger zone" feels like. No fun to say the least.. I'm glad you're doing better. Every year I'm grateful that I'm doing better than the previous year, and I hope you have the same experience. Keeeep going!!

@monideadmond4089 8 ай бұрын

As an M1, this is incredible to see. Thank you for sharing this AND thank you for putting the reality of residency on blast. Maybe it will change in the coming years. Maybe it won’t. You are such an awesome doctor & I look up to you 😌

@mrmcbeth 8 ай бұрын

I've had depression for a long time. I know that it can be very painful. I hope things keep going well for you. It's good to hear that your program cares about you like that. I might keep that in mind for next year...

@CuCakez1216 8 ай бұрын

I love how open and honest you are especially on the Internet! I think it’s important for people to be more open and talk about mental health and how work it’s self can be a great stressor the more open people are the more it becomes normalized and people will get the help they need. I’m in school for psychology and social work and am going to be a counselor! One major thing I’ve learned from working and learning about the mental health field is even counselors need counselors. Everyone needs some sorta of outlet and all outlets look different. Thank you for speaking your truth.

@aimeexitlaly 8 ай бұрын

So good to know you’re doing well, continue growing and learning as a person & Dr., wish you the best! 🫶🏽

@heidievans5709 8 ай бұрын

I am glad that you have found a way to begin to feel better about everything you're experiencing and how truly difficult residency can be. There are a lot of people who struggle with depression and being as open as you have been with what you're feeling, perhaps it will help someone else. We all care about you, and hope you will continue to improve and learn lots and lots! ❤💯

@miguelavila6710 8 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel! I pop into your channel every now and then for the past 4 years. 3 years ago, I started my college career focusing on becoming an anesthesiologist, then I dropped out of college bc ya know life happens. Started working 80+ hours in a week in the oil field for 2 years. Now I'm back in school to finish what I started. Recently life has been real tough and I relate to what you are saying. Even started seeing a therapist and I've seen a change in my attitude towards life. I hate the "it gets better" "give it time" blah blah to the point where it frustrates me at times. When you said "it doesn't get better it gets more tolerable" you finally said how I've been feeling. I know my college career is in its infant stage, but we are human and we can relate to you. Life is beautiful- I try so hard to romanticize my life and practice being grateful. We are here for you when you want to make videos like these! Love always!.

@monicaclayton6863 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to provide a truthful and genuine view on the state of our medical care system. I am a first year medical student and appreciate your thoughts on your journey. Being brave in sharing the things that need to change provides encouragement for others to join you.

@randomgaygirl 8 ай бұрын

Still so proud of you that you're pulling this off. I could never! I think nursing school is already super challenging. I appreciate you so much ! Now in nursing school for 2 months and I've been wanting to quit for a 1000 times already. But I can't bc I love it! ❤Don't give up💞

@kristasmith7270 8 ай бұрын

You're right. It doesn't ever get better. You get stronger. You become more brave. Even if its incremental.

@heleneseferiadus3661 8 ай бұрын

your videos are so much of a blessing, I'm happy that you get better and sad for the set up of residency (not a native speaker sorry) take car of yourself as much as you can. I send you all my love and courage! You're the best and motivate me so much to do even more things that I thought I could imagine. Wish I could take at least a bit of your pain but we're with and support you a 100% I love you so much, you look like a wonderful person and doctor You'll get trough everything ❤

@tiashutes6713 8 ай бұрын

I've been watching you since my junior year of college and today, I'm an M2, prepping for STEP1. Thank you so much for sharing your life and being vulnerable. It is inspiring and reminds us that we are not alone in this. KEEP GOING! You are so strong and you're BUILT for this!!! Can't wait to continue watching you flourish!

@RAguilar93 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Rachel for sharing your journey. I’m in a different field from you and unfortunately I can also relate to some of the struggles you are going through. I’m happy more people are going to become aware of what is going on in the medical field and the changes that need to be made. Keep going with your head high and know that tomorrow more medical students will hopefully be working under better conditions thanks to the awareness you are making to the issues today.

@rachelhendrickson3263 8 ай бұрын

I'm really thankful for your videos! It's encouraging to me, and you're amazing!

@michellenarayan620 8 ай бұрын

Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for your honesty and being so transparent about how you are doing and how medical training is. Super grateful and proud of you for continuing to share your journey with everyone! Also, since you first started promoting Ana Luisa a few years ago, I have really fallen in love with their jewelry that it's pretty much all I wear, too! Needless to say when I saw you had a collab I paused the video, bought the earrings (I love them and can't wait to wear them!), and then went back to watching lol

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Hi Michelle! Thank you so much. AWH YAY! I'm so excited. I haven't taken mine off since I got them. Please tag me in photos if you post any with them on!!!

@racquelwelch9549 8 ай бұрын

I am so very proud of you Rachel. Keep learning; keep making it through. And change the system as much as you can, now, then, and/or later. It sure is high time for a change! 🙌🏾

@hsg2422 8 ай бұрын

Dear Rachel I haven’t commented on your channel in a couple years. My daughter is now also an intern in FM at the Mayo Clinic in MN. I wish the two of you could ruminate over the lunacy of intern year. To have high functioning yet depressed, beyond weary individuals running around trying to take care of patients - is seriously insane. Your videos are so helpful and encouraging, thank you.

@iloveGod1105 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for sharing this!!! I resonate with EVERYTHING you've said. You are such a light and I'm so grateful that there are other people out there who understand!!

@kaytynaff1693 8 ай бұрын

And this is exactly why I love watching your videos and have watched since the beginning… you give this OMS2 hope 🙌🏻❤️ thank you as usual for sharing you’re journey

@aimeehoch 8 ай бұрын

rachel thank you so much for this, it meant a lot that u addressed the dark feelings. 12:10 that we’re all going thru the same stuff in different ways. i want to somehow encourage you too. i’m a senior in high school. i want to finish my four years too and what ur saying hit so close to home. i’ve been a part of the herd for 2 years now and ur content is still a joyyyyy❤️

@mommysaver71 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I am currently dealing worsening depression so it is good to hear about your struggles with mental health. I am under the care of a psychiatrist so I am in good hands. I hope you continue to find your way through your struggles.

@katienolan9266 8 ай бұрын

It doesn't get better, you just get more accustomed to it - becomes expected .. I'm living that life Rachel & wishing you all the best wishes and so much love ❤️❣️🥰💞

@Emily31662 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Thank you for being so honest. Do what you have to do to feel better💗

@cbrad22 8 ай бұрын

I love this video. I feel like this is of course something that many other doctors must experience but I’m guessing a lot just shove it down and just put on a happy face and push forward. One of the best things about your channel is how open, honest and transparent you are. You share so much and I feel like so much of what you share of your experiences and I bet that you don’t even realize it but you are helping so many other people by sharing your experiences, what you are going through and telling others it’s OKAY to say I’m NOT okay. Hopefully that makes sense. Love your content and following along on your journey! ❤

@madisonterry5995 8 ай бұрын

Rachel, I just need to thank you for your rawness and REALness. Been watching you since before the pandemic and was there during pandemic streams etc., and I really appreciate the person and professional physician you’ve become. When you laughed at the “it’s gonna get better” at the end, that made my day, because I have the same view about how it’s systemic and really doesn’t get better, and it’s just so refreshing to really see someone expressing how I feel as well, hahah. Thank you for being you ❤

@freebird609 8 ай бұрын

I am a 3rd year optometry student and your videos always help me to ground myself. Thank you for being there to remind us why we should all keep going, powering through long hours. I wish I could do what I do with half the amount of your grace, doing what you do. And what you do is much harder. You're HER... never stop being her!!

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

My heart. Thank you!

@aldo5658 8 ай бұрын

I remember when u started ur channel years ago & found u again randomly and see how much u progressed. I'm really proud of you Dr. Rachel Southard

@ciararobb8049 8 ай бұрын

OMS III here… first and second year were great for me. Was really happy and enjoyed what I was doing and never felt it was too much or had feelings of wanting to quit. Third year has been rough for me my rotations have been really demanding and hearing your skate park analogy makes me feel so seen … I’ve had some dark days feeling like I just want to give up cuz I will never get it and never be able to make it to the next level … thanks for talking about this and letting me know I’m not alone.

@josephdahdouh2725 8 ай бұрын

This was a nice breath of fresh air

@tara_not_tara 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty ❤

@justaperson2653 8 ай бұрын

We love you Rachel ❤

@Olivia-ns5dj 8 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to be gentle to tiny Rachel. She’s still in there and she’s so proud. Also omg I love the earrings! Heading to that link now 😂🫶

@Stephcurry-3030 8 ай бұрын

Keep speaking out!! Good for you!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫶🏻

@shannamckinley9343 8 ай бұрын

Your vlogs help me so much. You are awesome Rachael. Hugs❤

@flanagamer 8 ай бұрын

2 videos this week! Yassss!!! 🫶🏼🤗

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Hehe cause I left yall hanging last week!

@user-yi8vn4ty2h 8 ай бұрын

Sending love from Tennessee. Thank you for the update 💕

@KatieHarpCreative 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re here, Rachel. During the pandemic I went back to school to finish my bachelor’s degree later in life and started watching your study with me videos to help get through the grind. Then because you were so positive and inspiring (but also so open about the real life struggles!) I started watching your weekly vlogs even though I don’t work in anything close to healthcare. I am now 8 weeks away from finally finishing my bachelor’s degree while working full time, and your vlogs have been a steady source of inspiration and motivation to keep going. Thank you for being here. 💛 Also, I can’t get the end phrase out of my head so I now say “OK BYE!!” to my cat every time I leave. 😂

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Ahhh! I am so proud of you. That's wonderful, Katie!

@nicknack1029 8 ай бұрын

Love you Rachel ❤️ Thank you for sharing and happy you’re getting into a better place ☺️

@fran0162 8 ай бұрын

Hello Doctor Rachel....I resonate so much with this vlog....I too feel like I am constantly rolling uphill and crashing. I almost broke down and cried to my boss just today...Its affecting my health and spirit - depression is so real...and mine is compounded by insomnia :( But thank you for telling your truth. i am glad you are doing better and thank you for giving me validation for feeling the way I do. I am positive that I will combat this and I have nothing but confidence in your skills and success. You are not only growing as a doctor, but as a person. You are AWESOME xxoo

@TheVitzy 8 ай бұрын

hey. im a doctor in the UK and although our hours aren't as terrible as yours, a lot of what you said really struck a cord with me. I'm glad that people are noticing and have supported you and that the whole 'thing' is slightly more tolerable for you. Good luck on your boards. Why are our exams never ending! From one 30 yr old doc to another

@Sophia.Brinkman 8 ай бұрын

I just started dental school and been so stressed lately, your vlogs have been helping so much :)

@elinew222 8 ай бұрын

Really needed to hear this. Started residency again after four years of PhD work and it’s been hard…so thank you for the pep talk :)

@maryhamm6970 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you being open. By the way I can see you have matured over the years. Your hard work will pay off after your residency. Think of it this way, this experience is making you into a stronger and better person. Hang in their, you’ve got this.

@vqxm7 8 ай бұрын

im so excited to go to med school next year, rachel you’ve been such an inspiration for so long, im so incredibly proud of you 🫶

@3technique 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I am not a physician but I work with them, which pretty much just makes me a fan. PLEASE keep pushing through this. It will get bet..... never mind. But seriously, you were born to do this, and when you get to the other side and become an attending, YOU might be the one to kick off a complete change in the way residents are trained. At the very least, you will make your residents better physicians, and they will love you for it. Keep going.

@Lucillehlvuong 8 ай бұрын

just purchased my pair

@jackiebeans2689 8 ай бұрын

Rachel, I knew becoming a doctor was demanding and difficult, but you have shone the light on the truth. I am so grateful to you and all of my doctors who struggled through. It is a horrible system to punish people who strive to become doctors. I found parts of being a teacher challenging, so I know I wouldn’t have had mental and physical strength to become a doctor. You are amazing and I am glad our little group can help you through becoming( you already are!) a wonderful doctor. Sending love and hugs!!💕

@nevertheless2024 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your bravery and honesty it's truly needed and I hope it can be the beginning of the end to some of the backbreaking rules that are associated with becoming a doctor

@estellepierre7517 8 ай бұрын

i love you rachel! wishing you the best

@tamarasears5318 8 ай бұрын

You're amazing and a great mentor. Happy birthday to you.

@nightlydreamer_ 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I’m also a resident doctor, started residency few months ago. Also decided to start therapy and SSRI-meds, because I was also going towards a dark place. It’s better now, and I feel you ❤

@nadaj.9943 8 ай бұрын

Thank u for this video ❤I hope you'll get better and better because you're so successful and smart! Looking forward to your next video!

@CTigger8888 6 ай бұрын

I hope that you and others in the field will help make the changes that are needed. Pushing people to the point of breaking is not the only way to learn medicine and is detrimental for everyone. Keep your eyes on the reason you became a doctor. You're going to be a good one.

@jenniferbooth9348 8 ай бұрын

The fact that you are talking about it shows how strong you really are. It’s ok to be vulnerable. You now have a platform and use that to make changes for the future residents.

@aleksandra4720 8 ай бұрын

Those earrings are just 😍😍😍 I think I need them😳😳 and the fact that you designed them is awesome Thank you for your honesty about mental health, it is so important that you share this!! 🙏🏻🫶 stay strong 💪 sending you the best vibes possible

@anjelykamiller8555 8 ай бұрын

I appriciate you very much. I am a nursing major and your videos inspire me to keep going!! Thank you.

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@AB-uv7ne 8 ай бұрын

i'm going through residency twice. in my home country i did anaesthesia, now migrated doing ED in another country. from 80 hrs a week to 40hrs a week shifts. my prev draining shifts did help, it sucked but i definetely became a better Dr afterwards

@CorinaStadler 8 ай бұрын

Your openness about your mental health is so refreshing and important, and I'm glad that you've gotten help and are feeling better. I've been looking for a quality jewelry brand, and I just purchased a set of the Callie earrings! I can't wait, I haven't worn jewelry in a while because I work at a doggy daycare and dogwalking, and I couldn't justify wearing something that could get damaged, but since you said you wear them all the time (delivering babies, no less!), I'm so reassured!

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Awh yay! Please tag me in photos of You wearing them!

@megandrynan6080 8 ай бұрын

I hope you have a very well deserved week off and a happy birthday. 🎉🎂 Also, if you ever start to doubt that you are on the right career path or you feel like its draining all your energy, dont be afraid to take a different direction. I considered nursing as a career at one point, but I decided not to pursue it because I knew that it would be too much for me. Helping others is a wonderful thing, but there are many ways to make a difference. Im sure you could do a lot of different jobs with a medical degree. Also, depression is an awful thing to go through. Ive been going through a bad episode of it recently. Stress can definitely make it worse.

@yasminalmassri-mc6dz 8 ай бұрын

Omg So so much LOVE to u rachel !! Wish we could help u in a way 🥺 I wanna Thank u for sharing your ups and downs U have inspired me a lotttt through medical school and honestly i also found your videos as a therapy to me !! it makes me better in a way i don't know how , yesterday i have graduated and still watching and will always be 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@Sofiaries13 8 ай бұрын

Rachel, your work not just as a doctor but also as a KZfaqr is so so important! Life is all about highs and lows, and I really appreciate your honesty in capturing both aspects. We all just need to take a yoga class together don’t we?🧘‍♀️ 😌

@RachelSouthard 8 ай бұрын

Thank you love! I support a group yoga session!! hehe

@luxilux7380 8 ай бұрын

😭i love you so much Rachel! always been my favourite girl!

@sunriselotus 4 ай бұрын

Dear Rachel, I think I posted on some of your other videos. I come from a poor health literacy back ground where I had no idea what “mental health” was. Low and behold, I’m in residency and feeling all the feelings and I was not able to understand what I was going into. I was devastating because was 3 months out of finishing, and I didn’t finish. It’s been 2 years now and I’m still devastated because it has taken me from a health standpoint 1.5 years to cover from the torture I went through. I just don’t know what to say, it’s just like they just over work you, use every drop of your blood and then throw you out when their finished using you. At least that is how I felt. I am just looking for a way forward and trying to find my peace and happiness. I’m in a place now where I am able to feel love/joy for medicine and I miss it now but I am not sure I want to go back to a miserable place called a hospital so I’m just unsure what to do. ❤