Hello,
I’m new to this forum and just needing other nurses to talk to who may understand.
I’m 30 years old and a single Mom. ( well I take care of my nephew had him since he was one he’s now 13) I have no kids of my own.
I'm an LVN working on prereqs to obtain my RN. I was in the RN program but had to stop due to no help with my son.
I've only been a nurse for two years and can’t find anything I like. Which is sort of depressing.
I've worked a year at a drug center and a LTC at the same time. Then 5 months at a drs office. Now I’m doing homecare and hate it.
I’ve suffered from depression since a teenager due to dysfunctional family dynamics.
I usually get to the point where I’m frustrated with jobs and quit. I can’t handle stress, I take work home with me and things people say get to me. Other nurses not wanting to help and it just becomes overwhelming. I have terrible anxiety and suffer with depression daily. Along with that, I don’t have a passion for nursing. I hate bedside nursing and hate the responsibility. Sometimes I cry because I feel stuck and I feel as if I’m taking care of everyone except me. I’ve seen psychiatrist and therapists and I hid it so much that they tell me I’m fine. But I know how I feel.
Is it any nurses here that have anxiety or depression? How do you deal?
I feel like I need a month off to take care of myself.
thanks
