Drained, Overwhelmed, and Still Not Enough—

The MBBS Paradox

The new year has barely started, and I’m already exhausted. Not just the “I need a nap” kind of tired, but the deep, all-consuming exhaustion that settles into your bones. It’s the kind of tired where you’re running on autopilot—attending classes, taking notes, pretending to be functional—while your brain screams for a break.But here’s the weird part: despite being drained, it still doesn’t feel like I’m doing enough. There’s always more to study, more to revise, more to “catch up” on, even though we’ve just begun. The cycle is relentless, and no matter how much I try, it feels like I’m never ahead.And let’s not even talk about the mental load. The pressure to keep up with academics, maintain some form of social life, and now, grow my new YouTube channel and Instagram page—it's overwhelming. But at the same time, it’s exciting. Maybe that’s the real paradox of MBBS: feeling completely burned out yet still pushing forward because you have to, because you want to.So, here’s to all of us in this never-ending loop. If you’re feeling the same way, just know you’re not alone. Take a deep breath, grab some caffeine (because obviously), and keep going—one exhausting but worthwhile step at a time.

I don't even know what the purpose of this post is....but it is what it is 🤷‍♀️