u/StopKlutzy2981

Been dedicated for about 7 weeks now (test in 2.5 weeks) and my scores have been completely stuck for the last 3 weeks. It’s starting to mess with my head.

Scores:

NBME 9 (start): 218

NBME 10 (week 3): 225

UWSA1 (week 5): 232

NBME 12 (last week): 231

NBME 13 (3 days ago): 233

I’ve finished UWorld once (67% correct), did most of the incorrects, went through Pathoma + Sketchy micro/pharm, and I’ve been doing Amboss questions on my weak systems. I also redid the older NBMEs I took early on (NBME 6 and 7) and got basically the same scores as before.

My main issues right now seem to be ethics/communication questions and biostats, I keep dropping stupid points there even though I know the material. Every time I review, it feels like I’m just spinning my wheels. For people who hit a plateau this late, did redoing old forms actually help you, or did taking a fresh full-length (like UWSA2 or the new Free 120) give you more useful data? I was planning to save the newest Free 120 for the week before my test, but I’m not sure if that’s the right move anymore. Would appreciate any honest input. Feeling pretty stuck.

I was the only daughter of my mom, and I always thought I would be there for her no matter what. But life didn’t turn out that simple. I’m married, working full time, and also have a 6 year old kid to take care of. There were so many responsibilities at once, and I felt like I was being pulled in every direction. Because of all this, I couldn’t take care of my mom the way I truly wanted to.

At one point, I had to make the decision to move her into a care facility. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life, but I felt like I had no other option at that time. Now she’s no more… and the guilt is constantly there. I keep thinking I should have done more, I should have been there more. I wish I could go back and take care of her myself.

Ik I should move forward, especially for my child, but I feel stuck. It feels like I’m losing myself day by day, and I don’t really have anyone to talk to about this. My question is how do you keep yourself in check? I don’t even feel like doing anything anymore. Should I go to therapy, and does it actually help? If yes, I would really appreciate any suggestions, especially for online options.