Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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BP and Nurses??

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Hey guys the post by Malice got me thinking...I have wanted to become a nurse all of my life...I know that I ammore than capable of doing it. What has put me off is a get bored very easily so the initial study would be hard but I know I can do it...

Has Bp ever affected your ability to be a nurse or has it actually increased your ability to deal with work situations???
scteach01
scteach01
Don't know, but when you figure it out, let me know. I am thinking of it myself. Good luck!
deleted_user
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I work with the mentally ill, and I think that my BP helps me. I have the ability to relate with my patients in ways that most others can't. I've worked with the elderly and the developmentally disabled, and while I liked doing that, it never compared to what i do now.
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i wanted to be a nurse but my bipolar got in the way. i had panic attacks and coughing fits in class so i dropped out and plan to go back when i am more mentally ready for it
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I know that the first three prerequisit courses are tough and if you study you wont have time to get bored Nurseing school is tough. Unless you have a photographic memeory. then why not be a doctor.
I think you could do it you seem to be able to stay focused and help people here.
I beleave in you.
matt
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To everyone that replied thank you and I am in the process of applying so I will let you all know how it goes...
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