Skitter

Thank you for your replies. My thyroid and everything is good apparently, just checked it not too long ago. I've had an anxiety disorder for years it is just something I deal with.. I'm glad to hear there is hope. I'm just questioning if I should do this now. Because at this rate I NEED to do something whether it's starting the nursing program or switching careers, anything. But I know I have to decide for myself. Right now I'm not on meds so I'm thinking of trying them out to see how they will help.

Also..does anyone know if I would need to disclose me having an anxiety disorder/getting treated for to the Texas BOD? I've heard bipolar you have to, not sure about anxiety.

Well I'm not a nurse or nursing student yet but I figured this would be the best place to get answers.. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I have good days and bad days, I pretty much deal with it on a day to day basis. I'm about done with my nursing pre reqs and seriously having second thoughts about applying. Why? Because of my anxiety and the workload that that will be put on me. I also have a husband and a 15 month old.. I feel like maybe I won't be able to do this. I have anxiety already so I can't imagine once I actually get In to school and have the stress of homework, study, clinical and all. It has even led me to reconsider this major unfortunately because I just feel like I won't be able to handle it. I have thought about doing something "Less" stressful like teaching but at the same time I feel like I have come this far why stop now? I'm worried about not being able to handle my toddler while going to school AND dealing with my anxiety disorder all in one. I have thought about waiting, I have thought about being a teacher, or maybe doing something a bit easier in the medical field besides nursing. I don't know. I'm 22 years old so I know I can wait but I also have my parents pressuring me to do SOMETHING because we currently live with them. I'm just so lost.. I do want to be a nurse but I don't know if I can handle it. Any advice.. Thanks for listening ,