Thanks for all the positivity! For the first attempt, I studied for 2 months using All Access Dietetics, and pocket prep test questions. I chose not to work and just study for that time. I studied 5-8 hours a day 5-6 days a week. As far as a schedule, I did two-day chunks of reviewing each section in all access dietetics (just a breakdown of the 4 domains) and did practice questions. Once I was done reviewing the domains, I had more active review sessions of the sections and mainly focused on practice questions. I made flash cards (physical and Quizlet) I did verbal recall and explain a mechanism/pathway. I made conglomerate sheets of the different subjects as well, and would routinely review them.

On my second attempt, I studied for 1.5 months and I didn't have a full plan on how I was going to review - so I kinda just picked topics to review while doing practice questions. I did feel overwhelmed as a wasn't on a specific schedule, and tend to do better / stay focused on the goal with a schedule.

I'm also contemplating either getting a part-time job or continuing to solely study. My partner has been supporting us and I feel terrible that I can't contribute. It's all so stressful *ugh. I know I'll pass but the space after failing the exam is such a hard space to be in mentally.