Can't Get Motivated To Study re:Katrina

[land64shark]

I just can't settle down to study. I've been glued to the tv set watching the horrors of Katrina's aftermath for over 2 days now. It just keeps getting worse. How can I just ignore it? Is anyone else "distracted" and falling behind?

[Tibbymc]

I find it difficult to study as well, I live directly across the street from the astrodome in houston, tx, and the helicopters flying back and forth alll last night just kept me awake thinking about all those people over there. I cant really donate money, but luckily since im in houston i can donate my time. Once i get the schedules from my friends at school i may volunteer for a few hours at a red cross shelter this weekend near where i work. I can help ppl and sharpen my assessment skills at the same time. you guys are right though, donate blood now and on a regular basis, as well as anything material you can. I hear theyre in need of shoes in particular. Good luck studying and just keep praying. im about to turn the tv off and read...wish me luck.

[sunnyjohn]

It finally became too much for me... All the news coverage. I shut off the TV.

I sent off my cash donations, filled out the forms and called five groups mobilizing healthcare workers, gotten stuff together for when they call me, agreed to work locally collecting money and supplies, spoke with mum and daddy and told my fiance.

There is nothing left for me to do... BUT PRAY

That is the one thing we all need right now. In times like these the stress can even overtake those far removed form the tragedy. Remember, after you have given of your time and money, take the time to pray and hold in your thoughts those suffering.

[NewEnglandRN, RN]

I find myself glued to the news coverage, too. I can feel myself becoming overwhelmed by the horrific images being shown...

Everyone affected is in my thoughts and prayers.

[BoonersmomRN]

I was glued as well until I made myself turn OFF the TV. Everytime I turned it back on the situation was just worse and I'd just start sobbing again. I wrote my check to the Red Cross today and cried doing so. I was on the phone with my sister ( named Katrina) and she was just sobbing and I finally said enough is enough...turn off your TV too.

[lola4525]

I am glued to the TV. I have a brother there and many friends. I have not heard from any one. I can't leave the TV I'm hoping I may get a glimpes of my brother. He's there alone he has no other family there. I am so worried I can't sleep or eat. Please pray for them.