Im just so tired of school

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I feel like Im going insane. Im so tired. Ive changed my major like 5 times and finally my senior year of university I decided to do nursing, and am trying to finish my last two pre-reqs. Still that means two more years of schooling. I feel like im burning out.

Though I like nursing all I really want to do is go backpacking around the world. But I don't have money, just debt. Even after graduating, Ill just be working full time to pay off my debt.

I just don't see the point in life. We exist to go to school so we can work for the rest of our lives until we die, we exist to survive. I really wish I hadn't existed at all. I feel my whole life I keep looking forward to the future. That after I finish school I'll get to accomplish my goals and dreams. But its not happening.

I feel like I'm running and the exit is just getting farther and farther away. I feel like quitting everything, taking a few things and just leaving. My mom says if everbody else can do it, I can do it, I can finish school and get a job. I feel so tired of living, of getting up every morning and going about my day. What should I do?

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Yep, life is hard for every living thing. There's always something that needs to be done. It was the same way for every person who lived before you and it will be the same for every person who comes after you. Learn to "smell the roses" while you complete the necessary mundane tasks. Trips around the world are wonderful, but temporary ...they don't solve anything, they're just a nice distraction.

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Get some counseling for your depression.

Take a break from school and get a job. After a short while, you will see that either you are happy working and can have a good life without being a nurse -- and just be happy with that. Or you will see that you are not happy out of school and working, either. Maybe you will figure out what type of work you really want to do -- and will then be in the right frame of mind to return to school to become whatever you decide to be when you grow up. Sometimes, a little break and a job helps put perspective on education.

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Unless one is independently wealthy, the reality for most of the people in the world is that they must work. In order to find a decent job, it has begun to be more and more critical to get a college degree. A person can obtain the RN license merely by getting an associate's degree. Bridging to a Bachelor's is not impossibly vigorous, and one can work while doing so. That's not bad compared a person interested in PT, which now requires a doctorate.

I agree that you sound as if you might be depressed, but I am not qualified to say more than that. Please see a professional, who may be able to help you sort out your feelings and diagnose you if you have a problem that can be treated.

Good luck.

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Welcome to adulthood. The days of care free living is over. Go to school, get a job, pay bills rinse and repeat till the day you transition.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum.

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Please, go to the mental health center on your university/college campus tomorrow. You need to talk to a professional face-to-face about the feelings you're having, not vent on an online message board to people who have never met you. No joke. Go tomorrow.

If you are thinking even generally about harming yourself, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It is staffed by professionals 24/7.

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I find hellish circumstances may still be bearable if one has a good network of support. Maybe you are in an existential rut or full-blown depression---who are your friends and family? Maybe it would be good to take a little vacation and come back refreshed and ready to work. I will tell you honestly that there was a period of time that I felt the same way, but after starting work, having money and time to travel (nursing is a good career for that! Even if you have some loans to pay!) I could honestly tell you that I find life is good. Our work is hard, but it's so nice to connect with your patients and work with your team if you find a good one. Best of luck and hang in there. Please don't be afraid to seek help if you feel particularly sad one day or another :hugs:

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I know the feeling, it's hard to go to school and feel overwhelmed.

Stay positive and get a support system. God bless you and he has a plan for all of us.

I will be praying for you

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You're not a alone. After reading this, I thought I was the one that posted this thread. I feel the same way, why should we live to work? I just want to enjoy life. Last semester of pre-reqs, and applying to nursing school. My days are hard as yours are I assume. But one day, the debt will be gone. Were so young, and we have a long ways to go. Just try to enjoy the process. It will be worth it in the end. God has a plan.

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Feeling like the rat race is pointless is one thing..Feeling like your life is pointless is another. Please talk to someone close to you about how you're feeling if it is getting to that point. We all have deep lows in our lives. I've been there..I still don't know what the hell I want to do with my life right now. In my mid twenties and 60k in debt, applying to nursing school but don't have a good shot at being accepted..thinking if this should really be my career path. There are so many people where you are now. You just have to find it in you to keep moving every day and staying positive, finding joy in life and in other people--even in the midst of not knowing where your career will take you. You will get there--and look back on this time as just a small blip on the radar on your path to your career.

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Wait till you're out of school, grinding out 12 hour shifts, have people who depend on you, and you're tired.

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