So stressed out I don't know how much more I can take

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I am so unbelievably stressed out, anxious, and depressed. My days consist of working my a** off to get my school work done and done well, while volunteering as it is required for my top choice nursing school. Being extremely, overly anxious about grades and calculating every single possible way I could possibly receive a bad grade in the course. I can't even concentrate while posting this because I honestly feel I am losing my mind. My thoughts are so rapid and jumbled, my head doesn't know how to piece together what I am thinking or feeling. I feel so lost and I am glad the end of the semester is coming up because I need the break desperately. I don't want to give up my dream of becoming a nurse, I just really need help managing. I think I'm having a teenage nervous breakdown. Any advice? I really need it.

Thank you.

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Deep breath, you got this.

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It sounds like maybe you could use some counseling to help you calm down and find some coping methods.

What exactly is the issue? It sounds like maybe you're the type of person to try to get, say, 100% on a test. At most schools whether you get an 90 or a 100 it's still an A and one isn't seen as any better than the other. You need to remember that. Is that an issue for you? A lot of us are perfectionists but a lot of times there's no need to be.

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Specializes in ICU.

I felt that way last week, believe me. I was so glad when I took my last final on Friday. I took the weekend to sleep and relax and catch myself up. I had been running nonstop since the beginning of November and it took its toll on me. Just know that you can do it and will make to your break. I had actually gotten to the point where I was barely eating because I didn't have time and was forgetting to. When I was taking my last final which was math my blood sugar dropped and I was having trouble getting to the end of it. I spent 15 minutes talking myself into finishing it and as soon as I got out of there ran to get some food. You will get there.

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Take a very deep breath. I have severe anxiety that over time I have learned to deal with a bit better. Its a horrible feeling.. I know :(. For me, finding the best way to manage time and stay organized helps tremendously. You cannot function at your best when your thoughts are all over the place. Go into your room or a quiet place and take long slow deep breaths. You cannot think properly like this. You can do this.. all of it... you can relax and do great in school... you can be a nurse..you just need help figuring out how to manage everything. Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't give up

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I agree with shelbyastar. You don't have to be perfect. I am learning this as well. I stressed myself out about an essay so bad that i made silly mistakes because my brain was fried. I would have done better if I was relaxed. A healthy level of stress is motivating but too much is sabotaging

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Like the above posters said, take a deep breath. You really don't have to be perfect. I'm the same way. I'm always overly anxious and stressed out over my grades and I do get depressed from time to time. Before the semester ended I honestly stressed so much til I had headaches every single day and all I could do was sleep. When I was woke my mind was never in one place I felt like I was going crazy 24/7. You really just have to learn how to manage your stress levels and realize you don't have to be perfect. Do your best. That's all you can do. I'm still learning how to do that slowly but surely. Just try to relax sometimes. Too much stress is harmful to the body.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Take advantage of your school's counseling services or other qualified professional services. Please avoid the temptation to self-medicate to relieve stress even though it is very tempting - because that never ends well (chocolate is my drug of choice).

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