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Do you know where you can find the state numbers for traumas information? I have been searching my states gov website and googling but I am lost. This was a great idea and I wanted to check it out. Thank you!

Disclaimer- I am only 23 and these are not medical grade compression socks, the ones I wear are only 12-14 mmHg. So I apologize if this is not what you are looking for. I love NurseMates tie-dye knee-high compression socks. The material has a nice silky feel to them and although they feel thin, they are better than thicker ones I have tried.They don't make your feet sweat or smell and are more comfortable than the others I have tried. They have a padded toe and heel. Others think I'm too young for compression socks, but I'm not the one complaining of foot or leg pain after 13+ hour shifts.

I saw this thread and was astounded by the post so I had to make an account just to respond to it. Oh my goodness. I am pretty sure I wrote this thread because you described me completely. I also have social anxiety and am also nervous about dedicating the time to a career I doubt myself on being good at. Reading it from someone else's perspective shows me just how down on yourself(and I am on myself) you are. That's the anxiety talking! Don't let something that has held you back in the past, hold you back from something that could be the best thing for you. Anxiety holds us back from things that could be dangerous but you know with an anxiety disorder those "dangers" are false senses of danger and not actually harmful. The only way to diminish those anxieties is to not reinforce those worries. I would say volunteer, shadow nurses, get as much experience as you can so you become more comfortable and knowledgeable about what you're in for. Nothing is certain, even the students who know all the answers quickly in lab aren't guaranteed at being a successful nurse. You'll never know till you try and the only way to get better at something is to practice and build up your confidence. I'm not sure if this site as Personal messaging or not, but feel free to PM me if it does. I swear I'm literally in the same boat at the same time as you are right now. Let's kick anxiety's ASS! Also if you aren't seeing a therapist or on anxiety meds, I agree those would also be helpful and the first place to start. I use both. Also yoga is really good for calming you down and helping anxiety, its my lifesaver.