Anyone have a "freak-out" moment?

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Hi all!

Yesterday was my last day of work. I will be starting CRNA school in January and am taking the time between now and then to relocate, get settled, and spend a little bit of time with my family before the grueling life of a SRNA begins.

After being excited about that final day, I almost had a breakdown after clocking out yesterday. I'm moving, going to be living with someone I don't really know, I won't have an income for the next 2.5 years, I'm going into debt with loans, my relationship is questionable d/t relocation, and I'm starting a highly challenging program all at the same time. :o

So my question is - has anyone else had this "freak-out" moment? And how did you get over it? It seems that no one can really understand where I'm coming from so I'm here hoping I'm not alone in this.

Any input/advice is much appreciated!!!

cece

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Specializes in ICU, currently in Anesthesia School.

Welcome to anesthesia.

I quit my job, moved my wife/child 1500 miles away from our support system, Have not worked since july and had a couple of "freak outs" since school started. I know that nearly everyone had some jitters at least. You are not alone and know that there are others that are probably even more unsure of thier decision- (see the Wolford thread.)

Enjoy the time with your family and exploring the area around the school, you will probably never see it or them again once school starts ;).(slightly exaggerating.)

Advice for getting over "freak outs"- Suit up, show up, and play. Every day will present it's own problems, so just deal with that day and above all- Stay focused on the goal: changing SRNA to CRNA.

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thanks ready. there are a couple of people in my class who will be leaving their families as well - i can't even imagine what that must be like. i'm glad to say that i got over it and am quite nervous/excited about all that lies before me.

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Yes, I know how you feel. I just found out 2 days ago that I will be attending a program that starts January 7. I turned in my notice at work today. That one phone call changed my entire life. It's overwhelming but wonderful at the same time!

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whoa! that's a quick turnaround. i thought i was on a timeline but i think you've got me beat. why did they wait so long to tell you? good luck - once you get past that moment, it gets quite exciting.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

LOL...I start my program in Janurary also and just received the last of my text books from the good ole UPS man today. I looked at the STACK, and I do me STACK, before me and thought....what the @#$& have I gotten myself into....LOL

It's all good though, I'm excited to get started.

Good Luck everyone!!

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