Can I be a nurse with GAD?

[Daisyx3]

When I was 17, I was in a highschool- college program. I’ve always wanted to be a nurse. My advisor suggested that I do the cna program, so i can see if I really want to do nursing. The first few weeks were super tough. I never had a job before. I was super anxious, and I ended up dropping out after i aced a test and was studying for the next test and felt like i couldn’t think anymore. Now that I am 23, I have worked as a caregiver and have tons of experience with clients and communication. I was anxious at first learning how to use a hoyer, be nurse delegated, give meds, baths, clean urine, change diapers, but i did it and learned and felt comfortable. I absolutely love helping people. I want to to back to college and have been accepted into a few community colleges. I have a lot of pre reqs to do, but I am so anxious i will feel like that again. I have been in therapy and on medication. I want it really bad! I don’t want anxiety to stop me from pursuing my dreams anymore. I know that it will be apart of my life forever and there is no way around it.. as far as it being gone forever. I have it managed well now, but fear the anxiety of lab and all of that.. i honestly feel like an old woman since i havnt been in college for 2 years. I started writing essays for scholarships and was shocked that I forget the basic essay structure (thesis and etc). Needless to say, My mind was refreshed quickly as i started writing.

I’m so excited to do this. I have some low self esteem and think “what if i make a mistake?” “What if i dont have what it takes to be a leader” “im shy. will people like me?”. I know they are fleeting thoughts and have been using cbt to combat these. Any advice?