i need help, seriously!

moonischasingme1 · Feb 27, 2006

Hey, I don't apply until the summer but I have the same thoughts and ideas running through my head--the entire scenario. I find it helps to push that thought aside and replace it with you going to the mailbox, opening the letter as it says, "Dear __, We are pleased to inform you that..." Just think of this over and over!! Also, I know it can be hard to focus because of this but just think that if you don't get into any of those schools (which you most likely will get in!), that doesn't mean you still need to fail now because in the long run, you will be a nurse and you will need to succeed today for that to happen in the future. Just take one day at a time. That is what I do.

Keely-FutureRN · Feb 27, 2006

Take a deep breath:icon_hug: I am a pre-nursing student and won't apply until this coming fall but I can understand your anxiety. You have to let it go. You're completed the classes, sent in your applications, and everything is set. There is nothing more you can do. Your right, who ever did write that quote obviously wasen't waiting for their letter!!!! There is nothing more you can do but wait. BUT! There are things that can decrease your anxiety, mind you they are just little things but they can help!

Take a bath

Go running, swimming, play basketball

go for a walk/ hike

see a movie

read a book ( I wouldn't recommend more anatomy/physiology books but something relaxing or maybe a classic (unless you find anatomy relaxing:D ))

I take meds. which really help. If this is an ongoing problem I think talking to your doctor is a great idea. Make sure to take care of yourself and don't overwhelm and beat yourself up over **things that MIGHT happen**. You are "crossing bridges before you come to them." Don't worry, were here for you and I'm sure many people on this forum will reply with the exact same feelings you have.

Keely

val0000 · Feb 27, 2006

I completley agree with you!! It's driving me crazy!! :eek: I think about it constantly and I find it really hard to concentrate on school! I just try not to think about it too much and hope the time will go fast! It'll be here before you know it! Good luck! :)

Fun2, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2006

Hang in there.... :)

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Feb 28, 2006

I used to do that too, and no amount of positive visualization (ie, I picture myself running to the mailbox and getting the good news) would save me from despair at "seeing" it go the other way...

Please please please try to be positive - it really does help. We all know how you feel; we've all either been there or are there now. And as someone else said - hang in there!

Golden_Clover · Feb 28, 2006

I am the same EXACT way! I am also having the same exact problem. the only difference is I am suppose to find out this week. It helps knowing the end is in sight. I think I have gotten through this by concentrating on school and work---but it is hard! I think I just made myself nervous agaun!! This week.....arrrrgggggggghhhhh:uhoh21:

Sunshine0425 · Feb 28, 2006

Hang in there...what's helping me is actually not trying to think about it....I will hopefully hear something begining to mid April. I in the meantime, am completely consumed with my Microbiology class and about an upcoming move to Louisiana. I just don't like to think about it. Worrying does nothing but make you MORE anxious. Yes, I am nervous but I'm trying to think about things that take my mind off it, like shopping on Ebay for my little girl:p

reidesert · Feb 28, 2006

Hi, just wanted to tell you that your feelings are pretty normal I think. I used to be like that too. When I was working on my BA I was a bundle of nerves...I even remember feeling like that when I was in high school. I was actually taking celexa, an anti anxiety medicine. I only stopped taking it when I was pregnant with my daughter. Eighteen months later I am still not taking it because I am still breastfeeding. Lots of changes have occured. The biggest, was my little sister who was in a car accident on April 11 of last year. The accident left her a quadrapelegic. She had a traumatic brain injury and a spinal cord injury. All the neurologists said that she would not awake from her coma and if she did she would be a vegetable. She has now regained cognitive function and is even taking online classes for veterinary medicine. She regained some use of her arms. My husband and I with my parents care for her. She is the sweetest most motivated person I know. She has an postive outlook on life and is much wiser than any 19 year old I know. So when I think I am having a bad day or I am worried about something I think of her and how tough she has it and how confident she feels. I feel like if I were her I would have a pity party everyday for myself, yet she doesn't complain but is just grateful that she has all of us. Sometimes I cry and want so badly for things to be the way they were before the accident, when she could dance, snow board, swim, walk and drive. Sometimes she cries but it is not for herself but for the friend she lost in the accident. Feel lucky for what you have and be confident in what you possess.