You know what makes nursing school really hard? Depression.

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...as if it's not hard enough already.

MAN it is hard to study or focus or be motivated about doing anything when these low spells hit. Anyone else deal with frequent bouts of depression? Normally mine are pretty short-lived, but I think the pressure of nursing school and the lack of support (family is 200 miles away) is compounding the problem.

I have a pharmacology test tomorrow and it will make or break whether I get an A... Hope it's gone tomorrow morning so I can cram effectively!!!

C'mon seratonin... you can do it!

Oh yea......Ive been more depressed since starting nursing school than I have in my entire life. Its stress, time consumption, harsh instructors, social crap......everything combined.

I also really dont have a close friend in my group yet- and weve been together (the 12 of us) a year now......I guess I was absent the day everyone cliqued off. I hate going to class everyday knowing I dont even have a buddy, Im sad :o

Anyway at this point Im just trying to get through and be done. But to the original poster just know its not uncommon. Nursing is a hard road.

Specializes in Junior Year of BSN.

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Oh yea......Ive been more depressed since starting nursing school than I have in my entire life. Its stress, time consumption, harsh instructors, social crap......everything combined.

I also really dont have a close friend in my group yet- and weve been together (the 12 of us) a year now......I guess I was absent the day everyone cliqued off. I hate going to class everyday knowing I dont even have a buddy, Im sad :o

Anyway at this point Im just trying to get through and be done. But to the original poster just know its not uncommon. Nursing is a hard road.

Very sorry to hear that. Definitely feel your pain. My class is better than most about being nice, but you can tell when someone doesn't really want to be your friend. It's amazing how such "caring" individuals can be so mean! There are a few good'uns in there though... I may only have one reliable friend that I get to see only once a week at most, but hey... that's one more than zero, so I'm thankful for that.

Specializes in home health, LTC, assisted living.
Oh yeah, been there. I tend to do everything else BUT study. I mean does my baseboards really need to be cleaned? And geez, how many times can I wipe down the windows? lol But i've found something that helps retain my memor or makes me focus more, either way it's working. Rosemary essential oil. Just one wiff wakes your brain up and enchances what you learn and helps your memory. So far so good!

Wow! I'm going to try the rosemary oil! does it make you more focused to study?:specs:

Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU.

Hey Mesomorph..................

Fabulous job. I'm happy for you. :icon_hug:

I TOTALLY feel your pain. I am pre-nursing, awaiting my letter, and am scared to death that I will fall to depression during my clinicals, and that it will be my undoing.

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