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Nursing with Panic Attacks

I was a C.N.A. for 5 years, then went onto become a Medical Assistant. I am studying for the TEAS test for the LPN program, but I found every time I read about something medical I am constantly thinking I have that disorder (I will even tell the dr. what to check for if I am sick).

So my question is should I continue and go onto the LPN program or do something else in the medical field such as X-Ray technician or sonography?

I love being a medical assistant 100% but the pay isn't that great that is the only reason I am thinking of going for something else.

TIA :)

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    Nursing might be a great idea for you, the more you learn, the more you'll understand that you don't have those diseases. It can save a lot of future stress if you ever stumble on a webMD page and don't realize it, since pretty much every symptom, even as small as a bruise on your finger after you hit it on something, on that site is given as a sign of cancer.

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    Thank you for the comment! I never really looked at it that way, (the more I know, the less I will jump to conclusions). Looks like I am sticking will nursing :)

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    Nursing might be a great idea for you, the more you learn, the more you'll understand that you don't have those diseases.

    Completely agree!

    Do you have panic attacks related to illness or other aspects of life often? If so, I would highly recommend working on getting them under control before beginning a nursing program. I have anxiety & panic disorder, and the stress of nursing school has absolutely made my panic attacks happen more frequently. I have several relaxation techniques that work for me, and I would definitely be in trouble if I didn't!

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