I'm tired, lonely, depressed, and frustrated.

matilda123 · Oct 9, 2009

hang in there! it passes.

psalm, RN · Oct 9, 2009

Take a 10 minute break...stay hydrated, fed, rested, exercised. Easier said than done. We feel for you. Don't get behind in studying, papers, or reading. Hugs.

CDeniseGo · Oct 9, 2009

:icon_hugs: you are trying to better yourself, like all of us who didn't know what we were really trying to do when we were younger and/or life got in the way! Keep at it, you will be awesome!

luvlyf · Oct 9, 2009

I agree to all of the above. Keep your eyes on the prize. Take care of yourself also. You can't care for others as a nurse if you can't care for yourself. Stay strong. You are almost there!

Trauma Columnist · Oct 9, 2009

I'm going to interject here too that you might need to reassess how you are studying. Studying 24/7 isn't good for you....can you talk with a fellow student who is doing well and find out some better strategies?

Inkits · Oct 9, 2009

I have said the very same thing before! It will pass and things will become much more clear. I am saying this as I am closing in on about 7 months left. Once you find a routine you will see your family but I suggest finding a school family. I have spent so much time with a group of friends at school we have deemed ourselves fremaliy...friends that are like family. It takes the loneliness away and they can help you along the way. It is what has helped me through and just so you know I'm 39 doing this. My husband still has his moments and my 14 year old doesn't seem to notice. Hang in there, it will be worth it in the end!!!!

Angie:redbeathe

newbebop, ADN, BSN, MSN · Oct 9, 2009

Hugs to you...and your family. ;-) I have found that for my piece of mind and mental health, I have to schedule some time for family and my self. I agree that all studying all the time is not always the best option. Although sometimes I understand it is unavoidable. Also I find that studying too late into the evening is not as beneficial to my performance the next day as trying to secure some sleep. (i try to keep my minimum at 4-5 hours of sleep) I know it is not always ideal, but we have to maintain a certain level of functioning to be critical thinkers in stressful situations. Otherwise all this studying and sacrifice will have been for nothing.

Hang in there!

kenny b · Oct 9, 2009

You know, I see support like this all the time on this board, and I think, "It's nice, but it doesn't seem like it would really help."

But it helped a whole heap, and I thank you much for it. I did have to pull an allnighter last night because of life-circumstances.

However, (and this is going to shock you all to the core), the sun rose this morning anyway. I know because I watched it.

I've been isolated from my classmates to some degree because I have a different way about me. But today they really rallied around me and it felt great.

Thank you again!

Regards,

Kenny B. Smooth Jazz Ballads

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2009

{{{kenny}}}

Nursing schol was the hardest thing I have every done, physically and mentally.

My mantra was, "Don't drive off the road. Don't drive off the road. You will sleep. You will sleep."

kenny b · Oct 9, 2009

Came pretty close a few times today. Not even the heated talk shows could help. The icy blast of Fall helped a little though. Yeah, the math degree was nothing compared to this.

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Oct 9, 2009

Kenny, I know you're a guy, but when you get home tonight snag someone's bubble bath, take a long, hot one, and then go. to. sleep. And sleep through until morning.