Hey how are you doing I'm sorry things aren't good for you it should be exciting to go to nursing school will that make you happy?Sully

Thank you! Yes it is exciting but at the same time my nerves are shot just thinking about it. It's so far away to and I still need to take the entrance test next month. I had to call the school today and my heart started racing and I was stuttering because I was so nervous. I just hate how it takes control over me like that! I guess I am just worrying too much over this and where I'm at in life right now that it's starting to take a toll on me.

Im sorry that you are going through this. I suffer from anxiety brought on by my depression and can certainly relate. It can help to try some activities that would feel grounding for you. Listening to music that is empowering for you while taking a walk. Sitting outdoors in the grass with a good book or sitting near water. Sometimes when I don't want to go out, I put music on and lay on the floor and that helps sooth my anxiety. Congratulations on Nursing School!

Sorry this is a difficult time for you. I suffer with depression and anxiety, as well. I can understand how overwhelmed and anxious you must be about nursing school. Congratulations to you for that accomplishment. Perry 134 had some good relaxing ideas that might help with your anxiety, You could do whatever you know that helps you feel more relaxed. Getting out of the house doing fun things with positive friends could possibly help. I find if I stay busy, I don't think about the negative things as much. If your depression and anxiety worsens, you may want to seek professional help from a psychiatrist. They can determine whether or not you should have medication and/or therapy. Talking about your feelings can be beneficial. Continue talking with us on this site. Message me if you need to talk.

Thank you so much for the advice and kind words. It really does help a bit even just talking about it. But yes listening to music absolutely helps! I'm feeling better today ,because I'm babysitting lol. I try and stay busy but some days my anxiety won't even let me leave the house if that makes any sense .

Right? I always get nervous to make a phone call, even when I write exactly what to say & have all the qualifications to be calling people. Congratulations on nursing school! I like to tell myself doing anything when I'm depressed or anxious counts as double or triple blessings, @ least! Good things come to those who keep trying.

Thank you so much....yeah you're exactly right! I should keep telling myself that because it does count as a blessing!

Hi @JLS4197, I'm glad that you are beginning to cheer up after writing it down here on this platform. You are not alone and you definitely don't have to suffer alone. Congrats on nursing school! You need to take good care of yourself before you are able to take care of others. Self-care is not selfish. IT's IMPORTANT. Be mindful of the things that you can do to help you lighten up or keep your mind occupied as they nourishes you spiritually and cognitively. You are doing a wonderful job! Keep it up. God bless!

Yes @nightingale77....that is a major problem I deal with daily is just taking the time to take care of myself. I worry so much about my family,others, ESPECIALLY what other people think about me. It is so hard to break from that. I honestly have no confidence so it's a struggle daily to not worry about anything and everything. How do I just stop caring about what other people think? I don't want to but it's so hard sometimes!

@JLS4197. I'm sorry to hear you are challenged with anxiety. Have you met with any professionals to discuss you? Tapping down that anxiety would sure help! There's a big demand for nurses and that's only going to grow.

I have in the past met with many physiologists...counselors....to be honest it just gets to be too expensive...my insurance is great except with that. I know I have low self esteem and no confidence...I just have to learn ways on how to build myself back up. But actually sticking with it.