In need of some moral support: VENT

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Hey guys, I am in 3rd semster NS with 4 weeks left to go. In these next 4 weeks I have 6 exams, a group presentation, one paper, a professional article review, a clinical assessment tool and CP, a process recording for mental health, plus TONS of clinical paperwork.

My grades are good and I am doing well in clinical but I just don't think I can take it anymore. The stress is getting to me and I just want to crawl in a hole and cry. :cry:

I dunno how I am going to make it. :banghead:

My relationships with family are suffering, my emotions are on edge, and I have very little patience left. I find myself saying negative things, and having a negative attitude when I am alone which is very much not like the true me. I just feel like I am falling apart inside. :(

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Take some time for yourself and good luck! Find something fun to do and make time for it.... :icon_hug:

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

you can do this.. you made it this far,, all those things arn't due in 1 day or 1 week.. take it one week at a time... what is due this week? then what is due the next week? it is possible to do and you can do it..

it's common to feel overhwhelmed.. you can do this... 6 more weeks ... you have come along way.. i'm pulling for you..

keep your eye on the prize

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You are sooooooooo close!! Don't you have anything fun planned for right after your graduation so you have something to look forward to and anticipate (besides no more class work or exams!)? I would graduate in mid-December and if I get that far I'm going to Disneyworld to chill out and reward myself :D! You can't let the stress get to you now :no:, you have too much to lose. If you got this far then you have what it takes to go 4 more weeks :)!

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Take some time for yourself and good luck! Find something fun to do and make time for it.... :icon_hug:

Well, I just took some time and broke down and cried for about 1/2 hour in bed, then I went outside and stood with my eyes closed as I felt the breeze and sun on my face. I can't say that I feel that much better but at least I got some of the stress out.

I know I will make it through, it's just tough and lately I have had trouble coping. I have been pretty resilient up until now but the stress is cumulative and I've had it all building up inside over the last few months.

At least now I think I can focus on my work and maybe do something fun this weekend.

Thanks everyone for the replies and for caring.

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You sounded like you were close to the breaking point - I hope the break gave you some relief.

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I fully understand how you feel. I feel at times that it is just too much. Then I think about how bad I want to be a Nurse and all the work I have done to do so. You CAN do this. I got a book that was suggested by a previous nursing student called "Battlefield of the Mind." It has really helped me to change my way of thinking.

Good luck and know that we are all rooting for you!

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Specializes in ED.

take it one thing at a time. look at it this way, you are so close to being done. Wouldn't you rather be at this point than just starting? I also have about a month left and still much left to do. But I take it one thing at a time. I don't work too far ahead (I used to but just don't anymore). I try to get past one thing then move to another. I really am getting burned out but I'd much rather be almost done than just starting. We can do it!

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.

When I did my BSc we had a tutor who was a little nuts (actually lots nuts if I am honest) but she gave me the best advice I have recieved during any period of study.

Take time for yourself and treat yourself. You are working hard but you will crack if you don't give yourself rewards and treats to break up your studies.

It doesn't matter what it is, it could be a shopping trip or a visit to the park with kids. Mine, I went out and bought a new motorbike :p

but I made a deal with myself that I was only able to ride it after finishing a bit of work.

So that would be my advice (no not buy a motorbike :uhoh3:) but take time for yourself and give yourself a treat. One day out of your timetable will not hurt and it WILL help

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You're going to do great! I am only in my second semester and have had a lot of feelings similar to you the past few weeks. Just overwhelming anxiety, a little depression at times, happiness that I'm close to finishing this semester, and a whole other mish-mash of emotions. Stress does crazy things to our brains, doesn't it?

Hang in there and keep your eye on the prize!

Hugs to you. :icon_hug:

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We know exactly how you are feeling...:no:Had the same feeling last week and we all have it, you are not alone.....give yourself a reward for all of your hard work and then get up and finish up!!! You have made it this far and you will make it......:nurse:

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I could have written your post. So much to do, so little time. Too much stress, not enough coping skills etc etc etc. What I try to do is just focus on one week at a time. It doesn't reduce the amount of work I have to do right now and I am still under a boatload of pressure, but if I think of just that presentation due this week or just that assessment and CP due then I can focus. When I think of all that is left in the next 4 wks I start crying and melt. So it is one week and one project at a time.

At the end of each school week for me I take one whole day off. Sure I really don't have time for that luxury, but I also do not not have time for that luxury. I NEED one day to decompress and just try to keep my worries out of my head. There are plenty of hours tomorrow to stress. You WILL get through, and there are probably plenty of tears yet to shed... but get through today and worry about tomorrow tomorrow.

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