[mont]

hi
thanks for the thread, this really helped

[mont]

hang in there you are NOT alone :biere: Congrats on getting your license. If you ever want to talk, i can relate.

[warrior woman]

Thanks Mont. This thread rocks!! So many courageous people here.

[Aquamarine]

You never know what you can overcome until you take the steps to do it. I have a very mild case of ADHD which has been a life save for me in a way because I always have so much to do and have the energy or stamina because of it. I went off the Straterra because it was making me sleepy and I don't have time for all of that with nursing school. It is difficult but you can do it. You cannot over tax yourself and have to keep yourself eating well, sleeping well and lots of good habits to beat your odds. But it can be done. My family is supportive now but not always in the past. I have a few good friends. The story of your success is written, you have gone back 3 times, not easy and you are pointed in the right direction. Everything in this life is a day at a time....don't look back at your family...it is the past not the future or it will bring you down. There are people that will try to complicate things so you won't be successful. Stay focused, be well, and good luck.

[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by warrior woman

Zoegirl, you kill me!! You always give me a smile.

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[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by mont

hi
thanks for the thread, this really helped

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See what happens Mont when you open up to people? They LOVE YOU!

xo


(Well, ok, they don't ALL love you .... some might be MAD when you do - it just means they are beginning to see something of themselves?)

Don't mind me, I'm babbling - I played nurse today - took a friend for a colonoscopy (the poor thing) and then my son to the doctors. THEN had to take him to the HOSPITAL for chest pains and shortness of breath! HOO BOY!

He's ok - but Mama needs a few days off LOL

[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by NancyK

You never know what you can overcome until you take the steps to do it....It is difficult but you can do it. You cannot over tax yourself and have to keep yourself eating well, sleeping well and lots of good habits to beat your odds. But it can be done. My family is supportive ... Everything in this life is a day at a time....don't look back at your family...it is the past not the future or it will bring you down. There are people that will try to complicate things so you won't be successful. Stay focused, be well, and good luck.

wow!!!! Nancy K that was SO GOOD! Your advice applies to all of us struggling with mental illness or other challenges, in fact, if every *normal nurse took that advice, what a profession we would be! How much we'd be able to help and support each other and be SO GOOD at what we do - without so much exhaustion and emotional pain!

Thank you darlin for the Epiphany!



*Normal = just a setting on your clothes dryer

[OHmom2boys]

Originally Posted by warrior woman

I can't believe it either.

What?????

Is there some kind of meaning or reason behind this post that I'm missing??

Sorry, but this reply has me confused. Yes, I did write out a long reply..decided it was too personal and then deleted it. It had a lot of personal and very painful things in it that have happened to me over this past year, and from years before....I truly WANT to share sometimes, but guess I just don't know how yet.

I just don't understand your response to my line of periods at all. Please let me know. Did I do something wrong?? I'm sorry that I wrote out the post and then wasn't comfortable sharing such private info...info that even my best friend doesn't know.

If I did something wrong, please let me know...thanks

I didn't mean to offend anyone. The posts here have helped me more than any of you may know..almost to the point I was able to open up. And even though I'm not yet able to open up completely, at least I know there are plenty of others out there like me, ready to listen and hear me. I know I'm not alone.

I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. We all have our own private sufferings...some of us are ready and capable of sharing, some of us aren't. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. I'm working on my ability to share. Still working....

Thinking of you all,
Kim

[zoeboboey]

Originally Posted by OHmom2boys

What?????

Is there some kind of meaning or reason behind this post that I'm missing??

Sorry, but this reply has me confused. Yes, I did write out a long reply..decided it was too personal and then deleted it. It had a lot of personal and very painful things in it that have happened to me over this past year, and from years before....I truly WANT to share sometimes, but guess I just don't know how yet.

I just don't understand your response to my line of periods at all. Please let me know. Did I do something wrong?? I'm sorry that I wrote out the post and then wasn't comfortable sharing such private info...info that even my best friend doesn't know.

If I did something wrong, please let me know...thanks

I didn't mean to offend anyone. The posts here have helped me more than any of you may know..almost to the point I was able to open up. And even though I'm not yet able to open up completely, at least I know there are plenty of others out there like me, ready to listen and hear me. I know I'm not alone.

I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. We all have our own private sufferings...some of us are ready and capable of sharing, some of us aren't. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. I'm working on my ability to share. Still working....

Thinking of you all,
Kim

Hi Kim!

Din't see the original post but I wonder - did Warrior Woman see the original and respond to THAT? Would her reply then fit? And maybe with the edit, it edits the part that gets copied over?

Anyway, whatever is going on Kim, I'll pray for ya if you like! and hope things are all right!

xo

[FROGGYLEGS]

Kudos to all of you for your strength and bravery.