WEEK AS A SURGEON | SURGICAL ICU / Burn Out 

Dear God, please protect Dr. America Revere at all times! She's a national treasure! ❤️

"That's cause I'm a doctor, bi-" I love you lol. I get the loneliness America! Thanks for being real

In the middle of intern year and she still loves us enough to give us a 20+ minute vlog

What you said about persistent loneliness really resonated with me. What's been helping me has been looking into attachment theory. I came to learn that I'm a "dismissive avoidant" due to having to be super independent since childhood, and it makes me really emotionally closed off so it's hard to form close relationships. Even though I'm also bubbly and friendly, people usually perceive me as intimidating and uninterested because I'm afraid of them getting too close. If anyone reading this feels like they've also just been a bit of a loner since childhood, I'd recommend reading up about this!

“That’s because I’m a doctor, b-“ 💅🏽✨

“ I don’t know what I’m doing at all”. Currently studying for the mcat and I find it hilarious that this sentiment never ends.

I love how honest she is about not knowing anything about ICU. So refreshing.

Calyx meowing as soon as America tries to sleep described my life perfectly 😂

OMG GIRL MISSED YOU SO MUCH. SENDING ALL THE LOVE. STAY SAFE AND AMAZING ALWAYS.❤❤

Out of all the medical influencers on here, I think your the best one. Your raw and you actually show how you study, what you do during the day, the things you have to do to keep going, and your emotions; I feel like I’m watching a friend😂 I have literally binged watched everyone of your videos Atleast 3 times! Your doing great!

I relate so much to both the professional part being a surgery resident and also personal feelings of loneliness and it being kind of a reoccurring theme of my life. I feel for you completely. One thing that has helped enormously was having just one session with a therapist (which I plan on continuing). Nothing on the outside really changed but just sharing with another human how I feel took a giant weight of my chest. So if you are able to I highly suggest it. All the best, good luck in you training and hope you find the support you deserve. And thank you for awesome real videos xx

Didn't want this to end, it's 20 Mins and I don't feel it long enough😁💜

i always felt medicine is a lonely path in general. It's just a busy lifestyle. Especially if you want to be really good.

I'm a new grad nurse in the ICU (working nights) and I am struggling. It seems like the support you docs have for each other is great! I have not had the same experience in nursing. You are expected to be a martyr and not take care of yourself because only patient satisfaction matters and it's all treated like a business with the managers breathing down our necks constantly. I was so exhausted one night that instead of eating during lunch I just wanted to sleep. So I gave handoff report to another nurse for my patients and went to take a nap. A resident saw me napping and reported it to my nursing manager. I had to make a written statement and it's being investigated. It's absolutely ridiculous and I'm regretting the decision to go into nursing SO badly. I'm burnt out after 8 months and have no energy to even take care of my own health. I'm not sure what the way out is but I'm praying I find the right path. Thank you for being real as always, America

America, I too feel lonely and am in my 20s. I dont have family which I so desperately craved growing up. Thank you so much for opening up.

i have never really heard another person describe the exact way i feel when it comes to loneliness, especially the part about how it’s a reoccurring instance throughout your life. i can SO relate. it’s so painful. and after all these years i still don’t know why it happens either 😅. i’m so glad i found your channel a while back, your personality is so refreshing, you’re so funny and relatable, and you just seem so similar to me. anyone who can call you their friend is lucky! if you ever find yourself in need of a friend from Alabama, i’m here 👏🏻🤠

Man burn out is so real and admin only superficially care about wellness. Please take care of yourself and get some well deserved rest when you can :)

“noon o’clock” whatdidshesayyyy?

We all love you for your honesty. The strugle is real and you don't try to hide it, life is not bright and shiny everyday. Hope that it gets better for you and wish you all the happiness. You are hard worker and it will all pay of one day, on all horisonts. Sending love and can't wait for you to post again.

“ NOON OCLOCK” LMFAO America is TIRED

People telling other people they look 'tired' are just my pet peeves! I don't see the point of pointing it out.

America I feel the same way about loneliness--it brought tears to my eyes to hear someone say the same things I feel. Know you are not alone, and you don't sound insane to me!

America, I just want to say that I think you are literally one of the most strongest people I know. I can tell that opening up isn't the easiest thing for you, and you said it yourself since you were a kid, but I want to point out that deep breath of relief that you took after telling us all of that. This is a huge step for you and I'm so proud! When you were talking about isolation, you pointed at yourself with your finger and said "if it's my fault" and I just want to tell you that it is not your fault and you are not the one to blame, even if you feel like it. It's not your fault you followed you heart and picked a career where you save peoples lives, and now you have to work nights for a little, it's not your fault there's a pandemic and the world is shutdown and it really isn't your fault your away from friends and family. America, you know this and see this more than anyone, but sometimes the world is just cruel. You are doing a job that fights against that cruel everyday. I can see the pain in your eyes and honestly, I just want you to please look in the mirror everyday and tell yourself that 1. You are BEAUTIFUL no matter if you have eye circles or anything! 2. You are worthy of love and happiness and 3. You are allowed to feel your feelings. I just want to thank you again for opening up with us, and I really encourage you to do so again because it's refreshing and nice like you said, and I want to see more sighs of relief! I love you so much, truly. I wish I could bring you hot meals during your shifts but I live in Canada. I am sending you so much love. xx

This is random but I'm so proud of America , being here since the beginning and seeing where she is at now makes me feel proud for some reason . It also motivates me that i can make it into med school as well.

When she was talking about how someone told her she looks tired I immediately was like “yeah cuz she a DOCTOR” then she said it’s cuz I’m a doctor bitch and I died 😂❤️

Being a nurse, not in the ICU but a general transition from school to work life has been difficult. I think so many people are struggling with loneliness and not just in healthcare. I related so much to this video because I can relate to burnout and feeling different.

Hi America, thanks for sharing. Please consider talking to a therapist. Sometimes it’s hard to find someone in your life to share about everything from work to personal life. It has helped me a lot. All the best. You are doing great!

As a med student about to take his Step 1 exam in 3 weeks, I want to say how impressive it was to be so vulnerable and honest with us. I needed to hear that struggling to study daily and feeling alone in this journey. Thank you, America! You're amazing! ❤🌹

I love that. “It’s cuz I’m a doctor bitch” 😂 own it. You deserve to brag about that. Keep up the hard work. I love your videos 🤗🤗☺️

I find it very impressive how unfiltered you are sharing your feelings, and how you understand them and then deal with it. I think, after what you've described, it's very understandable how you feel and that you are lonely. Keep taking care of yourself. Wish you the best

She sounds a lot less happier and lively and more drained here compared to Med school 😢 is it only gonna get worse before it gets better? If it even will ever get better? This fucking marathon

America, thanks for letting us see what your backstage looks like, so many times the only "med school reality" that we see on Instagram and YT videos are highlights and edited fantasies. Thanks for being vulnerable with us.

I definitely understand the loneliness thing. I dropped out of vet tech school in the fall due to burnout, depression, and disability issues. I haven’t seen another human except my family in months. It’s incredibly draining and depressing. It’s really hard. I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with this too. Thank you for your service during this time. You are so appreciated. (:

I normally hate when people cry and film it, but you are so genuine that I didn’t mind. I don’t know how you do what you do, major props!

It sounds like you said “I don’t really like ICU” in a British accent.

I'm about to start dental school and even during undergrad, I felt lonely. I'm married and have a supportive husband and will still feel lonely at times. I can't imagine how you must feel America. I think some people like myself need lots of human interaction to feel satisfied and less lonely. Keep going, we are all here to support you and cheer you on!! I watched your videos while studying during undergrad years ago and they helped me keep going because of how you normalized a lot of feelings of sadness, frustration, loneliness, etc that I thought were weird but were just simply not talked about enough. Thank you for being honest with us America!!

I feel the exact same. I’m just an introvert and I’ve always have been. It can be rough sometimes but at the end of the day, i’m a pretty chill person and have a good heart. That’s all that matters.

You know when I spoke about repeating my first year of medical school here on youtube I still get many messages every year of students who are going through the same and thanking me for sharing. I agree there needs to be a lot more realness on youtube. Medschool is hard and I cant even imagine residency.

Sending prayers and that you can overcome this feeling..

the way i screamed when i saw the notification ----

We are now best friends, not up for discussion.

Your transparency is inspiring especially in your field. Im an English major and watch you for your personality. I’m definitely a loner and am recently trying to identify less with the feeling and highlight other aspects of myself. And also, YES, you are a doctor and don’t need nobody commenting on your appearance! I personally am making a conscious effort to stop commenting on girls physical looks.

im in 2nd year of med school and i def am dealing with what u talked about...i never wouldve thought you would relate. its tough but it teaches u to be independent. at the time same, it just would be nice to have somebody to hit up near u, so i feel u America & ur not alone ❤️ thank u for being so real

I hope you're feeling better America. I'm struggling as an MS3 and wishing I had a break. I can only imagine how much harder it is during intern year/residency. But I bet it feels so good to say it out loud and not feel pressured to hold it all in. Stay strong girl, you got this!

“That’s because I’m a Dr” Period!!!!!!! QUEEN!! You go girl, don’t stop! Much love from TX❤️❤️❤️

america you just KNOW when to post 😭❤️ yesterday i got my heart broken and your video today is like my ice cream remedy

America, you are not the only one struggling with this. I relate to you so much. As a kid, I was always the "weird" one. I moved around a lot, so I was always the new kid, which didn't help. I didn't have many friends because the kids didn't like me, and the ones who did befriend me would bully me too. I also don't have siblings, so I was alone all the time. I had hella imaginary friends tho lol. As an adult, I have grown to really like my own company, so being alone is mostly by choice. I feel like it is a double-edged sword because it has kept me focused and away from codependent relationships, drama, and crappy men. It's really peaceful, but it does get lonely sometimes because I have like 2ish friends. Although I can talk to anyone, I find it difficult to build deeper relationships because I didn't really develop that skill. Part of it is a defense mechanism because people have disappointed me so much, so it's hard to open up. I also feel like I'm annoying to people, so I tend to stay to myself. I'm not sure if this part will ever get better or if I'm gonna end up alone with 10 cats, and I'm not even sure what point I'm trying to make here. I just wanted to share my experience with you because I feel like we have a lot in common. Thank you for sharing your experience. Starting this conversation will help so many people who feel the same way. Much love

I can totally relate to the loneliness thing. I definitely don’t fit in and it’s hard to not have anyone. I hope things get better for you ❤️

I am just starting my residency in paediatric ,and i really feel so scared since i keep hearing how difficult it is,and i always start questioning myself if this the right thing for me or why "did not i chose another less tiring speciality " but i keep telling myself it is hard because it is the 1st year and it will get better with time...and i try remembering why in the first place i did chose this field....so i really can relate to what u going through especially when nightshifts are concerned. So i chose to keep going and do my best to be the doctor i wanted to be...so America keep going and take it easy..u will laugh about these days soon..and keep be an inspiration to others but mostly keep being you

That advice about brushing your teeth with your left hand is so genius

13:00 I know exactly how you feel. Bcs of this feeling I took a leave of absence from my university for my 4th year, to be around family and friends. I am a Jordanian studying medicine in Algeria. I hope I come back stronger 💪

I deal with the same loneliness as you. I feel exactly like you, but you have all of your watchers we all fucking love to see how you doing with your life, you're a wonderful person and you deserve only good and kindness I personally love you

35 yo doc over here, I enjoy watching America because I can truly relate to past experiences. Not trying to be negative, but it will get a little worse before it gets better. Medicine does absorbs a big part of your life and many times you will be wondering if you made the right decisions, specially when many of your friends start to have families and you barely have time to keep your plants alive. But the most important thing that many people outside of medicine won’t understand is that it truly is a calling. In spite of all the hardships, it truly is worth it, when a patient sees you in the eye and you can feel their gratitude for all you have done, none of your sacrifices really matter. Cheer up America! I promise, it will get better eventually, and the juice will be worth the squeeze. My dating life was nonexistent during most of my residency, but found the love of my life in the end! You go girl!

Thank you for being vulnerable, real, and showing your true self to us. I’m tired of the fake too. This perfection facade is stupid and annoying. I’m surrounded by it all day as well. Today I found out I will not be graduating with honors . I don’t even want to go to my graduation. I feel like I have failed in college.

I feel you on the recurring theme of being alone throughout my life or always feeling on the edge of friend groups, the only people I always have are family xxx its so so real of you to talk about this cos we all put on a brave face and just get on with it and actually knowing that there's so many others out there that feel the same way is so helpful xxx you're smashing it

Stay real girl. I feel like the process you’re going through breaks a lot of people down to the point that they become cold and rude once they’re on the other side.

I LOVE YOU DOCTOR AMERICA❤️❤️❤️, you always manage to motivate me and push me to turn my dreams real (becoming a surgeon). I am still in school, however, I do really wish that one day I become a good and hard working doctor just like you :)

Dear America. just the other day I've had a chat with my mom (to whom I moved back in due to Covid and virtual work& school) and I openly acknowledged that I live in a city, heck even a country, where I don't know people and I am hyper isolating myself. She then reminded me that a) only I can do something about that but also b) if you are ambitious and you want to achieve great things, grow and improve, you will spend a lot of time with yourself studying, working, moving - that will automatically affect how much you are around other people. Don't be hard on yourself. These times right now are all but helpful for you to be social (aside from all the work& testing and recovering) due to covid and the restriction. You will find your balance and you will get social if that is what you want but you are more than allowed to be OK all alone. Others are too btw, they may just pretend or not share it openly. Keep your head up girl!

Dear America, loneliness can be crippling and painful. I've also suffered from it since I was about 10 and would stay up all night at sleepovers because I was so lonely! Crazy! It hits me now from time to time, usually when I'm tired. Sending big virtual hugs from Ireland - you're not on your own x

THANK YOU for being so real and honest about everything!!

So happy you uploaded!! Hope you're staying safe & healthy!!

Girl we love you and thank you for being sooo honest. Praying for you.

Dr. Revere! I’ve been watching you for over 4 years. You are really inspiring and amazing.

Thank you America for being so real with us. Lots of respect for you ❤️❤️

Thank you for keeping it real with us America! We are here rooting for you!

Love this video! Hang in there America!! We love u!!

Wow you kept it so real in this vid! Thanks for that

thanks for your honesty! its refreshing

I've been watching your old vlogs and I'm so happy you put out another one! ❤️❤️

I'll always love how honest and from the heart your videos feel Thank you ❤️

Never been so early and man was needed rn - thanks for the realness America, we hear you gurl

im a premed but this week was so hard and i wanted to just give up lol but watching your videos always helps me stay motivated and see the light at the end of the tunnel! thank you for everything

Thank you for being so transparent

Hiiii! Sending you love and positive vibes from BC Canada.💙💙💙💙

we love you America 💕 we love how vulnerable you are thank you

thank you for being vulnerable it’s never easy but it always helps someone ❤️

Thanks for sharing your personal struggles that we go through

I'm a resident and I completely relate to the long standing loneliness and the struggle to keep it real. What you're doing through your channel is so important,by making yourself vulnerable,you are letting us know that it's OK to be real and embrace imperfections. On the whole, having a supportive residency community is vital to keeping our spirits intact. I hope the governing bodies deal with residents with the kindness and respect we deserve.

I love you for always being so real, thank you so much!

You’re doing great on RU-vid America. I really enjoy your presentations!! Keep up the good work!

Thank you for your vulnerability and sincerity ♥️

Thank you for being so candid with us. You’re such an inspiration , America. Keep striving !

I hope you get through this and overcome not having support much support in the work place when you actually need someone to speak to, when family is not around. I wish the best for you and everyone else in the medical field!

You are amazing! Praying for strength during these difficult periods. I know you will come through it!

thanks for being so real with your emotions, this is all that matters, you really helped a lot of people

I love your honesty and that’s why I’m always watching your videos and your ig stories ❤️

Thank you for being so open. It so important to share that, so often people hide these feelings.

"That's 'cause I'm a doctor, bi-" that was spot-on 😂 Also, thank you for sharing the real you. I have been there many times and yes, we are not alone ❤

Stay strong, America! You’ve got this ♥️

I love just how real you're, I was just reading posts of doctors sharing their thoughts about Med fluencers and yeah, it's pretty overwhelming the feeling that some times you don't know what to do and it has nothing to do about how much you study, how much you know about a topic. Thank you for sharing this America 💜❤️

I think I just like watching someone doing something meaningful with their whole day

Thank you for being real America you’re such an inspiration to me and I’m rooting for you!!

You are the only medical RU-vidr I have found that keeps it real. I appreciate you so much.

You are such an inspiration!! Thank you for being so honest & vulnerable!!

Thank you so much for sharing your feelings and journey with us. It is definitely helpful to know that I am not the only one struggling with loneliness.

thank you SO SO MUCH america for being so vulnerable and honest with us

Omg, almost peed my pants when I saw you post a new vlog! You’re definitely an inspiration! We all miss ya but good luck with everything.

You’ve been the realest forever, that’s why we all love you America 😘

I love how vulnerable you were in this video! Thank you for your honesty and showing us reality of what a lot of residents go through

great i just needed productivity inspo... missed america sm