Could I still become an LVN?

[gs111]

So..I'll get a little personal, because I don't want to get into something that's going to waste time..

I am morbidly obese (I intend on trying my best to lose the weight, tough as it is) and I have (undiagnosed, but it's obvious) (mainly social) anxiety and depression. I want to see a doctor about my anxiety/depression because it's controlling my life. I just don't know how to bring this up with my parents (almost 22, live at home and don't have a job, so we're tight on money). I have been thinking about being an LVN a lot this past week. I don't hate the idea, and I want to help people. I'm interested in things relating to the body. I still need to take some per-requisite classes before even applying to a program..but I am wondering, can I do this? This is all I can think about. I have no moral support either - I'm friendless. I told my mother about wanting to do this and with a disgusted tone she asked "Why?"..all throughout high school, she wanted me to be a nurse so I could make lots of money. I didn't want to work in this field JUST because of money. Now I consider it and she doesn't like it..I don't know how my father feels about this..I also feel a little sick around throw up, will this affect me a lot?

Any thought on this will be greatly appreciated :) And you can be brutally honest.

[gs111]

No reason is stupid, if it's what you truly want. It's just a matter of finding the path that's right for you. It may be a twisty path with a lot of crossroads, but if you're determined, you can get there. I'm 34, and I just got my BSN in May. You have time on your side.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to get in there!

Good luck with getting in with the doc. Have you looked into community clinics? They often operate on a sliding scale if you don't have insurance.

I haven't looked into it..but I certainly will now :) Thank you. Did not think of that.

[gs111]

As a person who has struggles with issues that you have, I can tell you that having a goal that you look forward to working on and doing in the end, will help with alot of your issues. Going to school and working with study groups will give you some social time that everyone needs. You will not be able to form one for every class and you will not be making life long friends, but it will work for 'that time' in you life. No promises, but some might become long term friends or even life long friends. Going to school will help build up your stamina naturally. Just by doing and living. As it grows, add more activities. Take the stairs for 1 floor. Park further away. Don't stress about it, but just stop taking short cuts slowly. You got this. A friend started doing "Relay for Life." Walking the first couple of times she did it, now she runs. It's also a social thing for her.

Yes, you will still have downer days. But having that goal, it helps to keep us going. I finally put small hand weights on my desks. When I read alot or watch videos, I will life them, stretch my arms, etc. I am slowly doing it, but it is happening.

The key is, do YOU want it? And how MUCH you want it?

An inspiring comment, thank you so much! :)