is it me?

Published

every since i started nursing school last semester life seemed to become complicated. i missed a lot of time from school because i had major issues. thank god i passed with 5 b and one c. this semester just started and already my car got hit, i had two major financial issues, and my aunt passed away and then i caught bedbugs from a client's home WELL THAT MAKES 3 MAJOR FINANCIAL ISSUES):cry:. i have been crying for days and barely making it to school i refuse to quit but this cant be life seriously. have any of you had to experience hardship like this while in school? please share some ways to cope with this stress PLEASE! THANKS:crying2:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

:hug:I am so sorry for you loss. My Grandma Used to say the good Lord won't give you anything he doesn't think you can handle.....I know there are days I wish he didn't trust me so much. Have a good cry.......now get back out there and do your Aunt Proud!!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

So sorry this is happening, but the truth is, life happens while you are planning other things (quote from John Lennon I think). Even after you graduate people will be sick, die, cars conk out on you, the house catches fire----. I believe you are having a lot of stress due to nursing school and then LIFE is just too much to add to that. So sorry about the loss of your aunt. I recommend you find a counselor (school may have someone or your insurance may pay for someone). You need to learn how to cope better. Maybe ask for family/friends to help in other areas. Once you are out of school I hope things calm down some. Good luck

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Life on top of nursing school is insanely difficult.

Personally, I went through a divorce and lost seeing my children everyday. I had other issues pop up but those two hit me the hardest.

I actually came to thoroughly resent school as I felt it somehow played into the demise of my happy life, as I knew it.

I had no choice but to trudge on as I was looking at a future as a single woman.

I have seen other students deal with divorces, deaths... and even their own cancer!

Please work on dealing with your issues.

I tried to fight through school without seeing a counselor and I ended up failing twice.

Then I had the stress of getting myself reinstated, which I obviously did.

One thing I did, besides a counselor, was always bringing myself back to the image of seeing my children pinning me on graduation day.

Wishing you the best.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion