This will be sort of a survey. I am a 29 yo nursing student/mother/wife/previous teacher. I've noticed since being in nursing school that I go through random bouts of depression once in a while. Now this is not usual for me. Other than the horrendous two weeks after having my son, I am not a person given to depression...or even much unhappiness for that matter. I was starting to doubt that I had made the right move in going to school...until I started asking around and realized that 4 out of 5 people in my class were experiencing the same thing as me. Anyone else have this?
LavenderButterfly 132 Posts Mar 29, 2013 This will be sort of a survey. I am a 29 yo nursing student/mother/wife/previous teacher. I've noticed since being in nursing school that I go through random bouts of depression once in a while. Now this is not usual for me. Other than the horrendous two weeks after having my son, I am not a person given to depression...or even much unhappiness for that matter. I was starting to doubt that I had made the right move in going to school...until I started asking around and realized that 4 out of 5 people in my class were experiencing the same thing as me. Anyone else have this?You are NOT alone
popcrnlvr 20 Posts Mar 29, 2013 I am going through this in my program as well. And like you, do not have a history of depression. I'm not sure if this is a sign...or just part of the deal..
ChrisMarie09 103 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics. Has 4 years experience. Mar 29, 2013 I went through the blues leading up to and throughout my first semester. It wasn't really due to nursing school (other things going on in life) but being in school didn't help. Which is abnormal for me because usually when I have something to do/I'm on a schedule, I snap out of whatever funk I'm in.
mbschloss 22 Posts Mar 29, 2013 Common. I think it's based off the lack of social & self time. You get so over whelmed by the program. It's like everyone puts their lives on hold. I remember that just getting to go to the salon to get a hair cut was difficult, but maybe that's a student/parent problem. I always tried to give my spare energy, when I had it to my toddler.
vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN 2,717 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,. Mar 30, 2013 I am going through this in my program as well... I'm not sure if this is a sign...or just part of the deal..Ditto here. And 2 of my nursing school classmates confided in me they feel ready to throw in the towel as well. But we won't quit.
crossfitnurse 364 Posts Mar 30, 2013 I agree on the "lack of self and social" time comment! Think about how much class/study time there is now!! There's ALWAYS something due or to study for. Keep your end goal in mind. It's worth it. You aren't studying for a degree, this is for a PROFESSION.
Tonks57 69 Posts Mar 30, 2013 It is completely normal and it sucks! I really hate getting the bouts of depression. They always happen to me right after I start a new set of classes. When the material is overwhelming, it makes me just want to give up. I am currently going through it right now and I just realized that it helps to cry lol. I had a crying fit the other night and my husband was just hugging me and was like do you feel better now?? I am not one to cry... like ever. So when I cry, he knows it is an issue. But I felt SOOO much better after. I think it is just all the pent up frustration/fear/insecurity/no life in school all wrapped up together. I really hate going through that and I thought it was only me, and then all of my friends started talking about it and we all feel this way.
Melodies of Legend 27 Posts Mar 31, 2013 Me time is so very important. I'm currently not working which is helping, but I can't imagine working or having children while in nursing school. My mentor said you have to really try to do something fun and just for you every once in a while to keep you sane in school. Hope that helps.
