PharmLover

Nancynurse, I definitely agree about the triggers, I have been working through addressing these things and working on having a balance between school and exercise. I am thinking that I would like to work in public/ community health... did you have any suggestions? I really appreciate all the support (except danissa, you are making me feel developmentally delayed and it reminds me why i havent told people i know in real life my diagnosis) It makes me feel awesome to be able to talk about this. I think I kept it a secret too long. and i dont even know you folks!

Thankfully, I am lucky to have just enough common sense to know when, as a caregiver, I would be able to provide appropriate care to others. As a student, I am simply beginning my journey in this career, but I am aware that it is a JOB, and that "tackling others problems" should never be anyones first priority in life, especially when one is in need of some self care, as I am at the current moment. In starting this thread I was simply looking for a little moral encouragement and advice from those with experience in the field, perhaps those who may have/ are currently experiencing similar situations.

Hello all, I am a nursing student, and just within the last couple months was diagnosed as being bipolar. This last bit has been really rough for me, trying to deal with school, stabilizing, therapy... and mostly trying to figure our what the heck this all means in respect to my future. I haven't told anyone in my classes yet, and on numerous occasions i have heard other students speak of "crazies" with mental health issues, etc etc...and I AM SCARED!!!!!!!!! it seems that people are so quick to judge, and i have almost lost every ounce of self confidence that i ever had... I am wondering if there are other nurses out there who have battled through all this, and how... i have to try and keep my had above the water but its really tough. Can i still be a good nurse? Will things get easier? how can I accept this reality... I am scared guys can anyone help??