Mental Health During CRNA School

[CVICURN2021]

I'm currently a second year SRNA. I just started clinicals in May 2023 (I'm in a front- loaded program). Ever since I started the program, I have struggled immensely with imposter syndrome. Now that I started clinicals over the Summer, my imposter syndrome and anxiety has only gotten worse. We started our fall semester here two weeks ago and my anxiety and depression has hit an all time low. I have lost all motivation and have just been struggling mentally. Because of this, I have missed clinical and class. I have spoken with my program director and assistant program director and they have been very supportive. I'm meeting with a psychiatrist as I need to do something to get this under control. I have struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life, but it has gotten really bad since starting clinicals. I'm making this post just for some words of encouragement from other SRNAs and CRNAs. I feel like a failure for missing class and clinical. I know I need to get these issues under control or else it won't ever improve. Has anyone been in a similar situation as me? Is there anything in particular that worked for you to help better your mental health during CRNA school ad even after graduating the program? My program director said I can take a medical leave if I need to, but I just don't want to be super behind. I really need words of advice.