I know that in order to be a nurse you have to have pretty good communication skills, my problem is that I don't. I was actually diagnosed with social anxiety a year or so ago, but have not had any treatment for it. I really want to be a nurse despite the fact that people terrify me. I know I have to get over this fear, because there's a LOT of interaction with lots of different types of people in this career. I want to ask someone for help, I just don't know where to start. I'm also afraid of people telling me that even attempting to go into Nursing is a stupid idea, since it's obvious before you start how much of a social job it is. I don't want or NEED any discouragement from anyone else, because I give enough of it to myself. Any ideas of what I can do? Therapy is obviously the most obvious solution, I just have never been too successful at that, and I also can't really afford it at the moment. If any can recommend any self-activities I can try, or books/websites I can go to for support, I would really appreciate it. Has anyone overcome anything like this before? I'm kind of doubtful that I ever will, and I'm scared it will keep me from even completing Nursing School. I'm a nervous wreck lately worrying about this!
Just a word of warning about using public health clinics. Their records are open for background checks and when the employer asks "have you every been treated for mental health problems" and you have been to a public clinic, it will show up. Private is really the best way to go if you can.
All_Smiles_RN
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...Jennifer...