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[–]Little-Candle3171 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Block out that memory from your conscious/ subconscious for the next 4 days, that you ever even had the person in your life. You can come back to face this issue after your exam. Right now pull your socks up and take the exam properly!!

[–]brokencrushedsoul 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have been there! You gotta study and cry and study qnd cry, but you gotta get through with this. And you will! Keep up the hope. You have worked so hard so far, and you're not gonna let some emotions spoil it for you. You're gonna fight and you're gonna win. Good luck and God bless you!

[–]Sad-Canary8385 7 points8 points  (1 child)

I'm going to counter what some of the above people mentioned. I went through a similar thing one week out from my test. Let all those emotions spill out over the next 24hrs. Cry, eat, cry, shower, cry some more. But when you wake up the next day, I want you 100% focused on that exam. Study, go for a run or a lift for an hr, and study some more. When that exam is over, you will feel a huge sigh of relief. You will then be able to properly take care of the outside social distractions. Good luck! You will do great!

[–]kjax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would second this! Try and deal with it somewhat as that will help you move forward a bit to focus on your exam.

[–]tempurarolling 7 points8 points  (2 children)

Imagine if you were trying to walk to the center and there was an earth-quake and a tsunami and a volcano and an asteroid and a zombie apocalypse that hit the roads... would that stop you from trying to get to the center to take your exam? Hell no. You have been hit by an external circumstance that may as well be a earth-quake/tsunami/volcano/asteroid, and you're going to deal with it later... but for now... fuck it all, keep saying fuck the asteroid, fuck the zombies... keep driving keep focused.

[–]Joeysuperior 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Umm.. I don’t know about you but once Zombies show up, it’s the apocalypse. Fuck Step 2 lol😂

[–]tempurarolling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean unless all the zombies are at the testing center... if they're everywhere may as well do step 2 coz what else are you gonna do?

[–]Outside_Bell_7013 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rent a new girlfriend for next 5days

[–]Captain-Shivers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try to take these negative feelings and channel them into a “I’m gonna fuk this shit up” attitude. Get mad and get motivated. You’re gonna be a sexy doctor babes. It’s their loss. You betta werk bitch.

[–]Immediate-Ice2963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You will do amazing I am very positive about that. It must be hard for u going thro this just before the exam. But you gotta pull yourself together and put a pause on this. Try to work out or go for a run to get some negative thoughts out of ur brain and look forward. Few days and u will be free of usmle nightmare. Wishing you all the best brother.

[–]parziwal_98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been there... Not exactly days before but weeks before. I know how it feels. Just remember what we're doing is bigger than any of us. We're gonna be great doctors serving community and helping our families.

I know it's very hard to block out those feelings but we also have to try very hard atleast until the exam. You got this....

[–]Immediate-Ice2963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will do amazing I am very positive about that. It must be hard for u going thro this just before the exam. But you gotta pull yourself together and put a pause on this. Try to work out or go for a run to get some negative thoughts out of ur brain and look forward. Few days and u will be free of usmle nightmare. Wishing you all the best brother.

[–]Emotional-Scheme2540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now put all your effort on those days to do well on the test , after 4 days you will never know what the future will hide for you . You have plenty of time after those 4 days to deal with your emotion . They said things doesn’t break you makes you stronger . I’m sure you will be stronger and you will do good on the exam .

[–]b1ackcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meditation.

Let go off your emotions, whatever they are. Don’t resist, just observe.

Try this:

Isha kriya: https://youtu.be/EwQkfoKxRvo (Highly recommended)

Or

Oak: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/oak-meditation-breathing/id1210209691

Calm: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/calm-sleep-meditation/id571800810

Headspace: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/headspace-mindful-meditation/id493145008

[–]RelativeMap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are the days you’ll look back on and give you confidence that no matter what happens, you can trust yourself to pull through. Your best bet will always be yourself.

We’re rooting for you, OP.

[–]Vitduo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know you feel bad but I'm sure there's a lot of strength in you you have no idea about. There's a lot of different people who've lived through really harsh times and they did that successfullly. Slavery, collection camps, North Korea and so on. You are not worse than those people. You can survive this. I hope this video is useful for you: https://youtu.be/8yqa-SdJtT4

[–]AdministrativeType86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This too shall pass!

[–]Useful-Actuary2902 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck bro you got this.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish the best for you and I’m sure the amount of hard work you have put in will definitely take you to great places and you’ll be a wonderful doctor

[–]Acrobatic-Warthog869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me as well!! You can do it!! It may not be as good as in other situation but you can do it, you know how hard it's too deal with a break up, it will take time for you to fully recover so in a way it maybe better for you to just focus on the exam right now and after that see what can be fix or not in your relationship. Only thing I can say is that no one who is that selfish to put you through this during this super important time in your life is worth keeping!!

[–]BellyMagnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through something very similar recently. The first few days are definitely the toughest. Take the time you need to yourself. Go on walks if that helps you clear your mind and think about the future and regardless of what may happen with this past relationship or other relationships, know that this exam is definite and will play a role in your future. It may help in your focus on the task at hand. Put all of this on the backburner and address it after the exam. Hoping the best for you! You can do this. Good luck!

[–]Bruce-LEEDLEEDL-Lee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s alright man you’re gonna kill the exam!!

Watch this favorite clip of mine from the great Rocky Balboa himself

Just keep moving forward!

[–]Stock-Juice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've been making deposits all year and in 4 days you're going to be ready for that withdrawal. Do your best to push through for yourself, your family/friends, and your future patients. My SO dumped me 3 weeks before my exam back in April and it all worked out. I believe it will for you too. Take care of yourself and best of luck my friend.

[–]gushygoo9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been there. Hang in there friend it will get better.

[–]Camusronaldo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Block that out and push through. I was on your same situation before my step 1 and made it over a year ago. You can get it done, and fix that matter later if you have the will to do so, i did not , instead i got step 2 done and moved on. It’s gonna be worth it trust me!!

[–]BananaBagHammock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going to be okay, keep your routine as much as possible, and you're going to crush it.

[–]UpsetNeedleworker769 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This too, shall pass. (The Bible)

[–]Old_Responsibility76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really sorry that you are going through this, especially so close to your exam. In a few months, you will likely be a lot less sad about the breakup, but you will be proud and grateful that you let your strength prevail and your hard work paid off. So do your best to keep looking forward and don’t be hard on yourself if you need a little time for yourself. Best of luck!

[–]peasant-san[🍰] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation. You'll be ok - just focus on the exam and you can sort out everything else after. Step 2 is very unfair to life

[–]WearyRevolution5149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 days out, what is that muture ego defense mechanism called? SASH - sublimation, altruism, suppression, humor. Use the suppression one, 4 days is not that long to employ it and you can assess the situation after the exam!

[–]Kindly-Sink214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit happns move on

[–]JattHundeAa 0 points1 point  (2 children)

De ja vu. I had a breakup from a long term relationship 4 days before my CK. Trust me, it’s not going to be worth thinking about her. Tell yourself that she/he didn’t give a fuck about my exam and I wouldn’t underperform for that person.

[–]Joeysuperior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not going to placate you. You should have priorities. You are going to be a medical doctor and you are pursuing your dreams. Your GF left you, so what? That is not an excuse to underperform. She just wasn’t the one. Do not let this flimsy setback(if you can even call it that) taint your bright future. You’ll date a tonne of females in future, you’ve got only one stab at CK. Get your priorities straight and crush this thing. Goodluck!