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Posted 9/29/2015 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
I am feeling really stressed and need some encouragement. I have put off college for going on two years now and I am trying to apply for the winter semester. My problem is, I have to live at home. I don't feel comfortable living on campus because there are many times I need my parents help, especially when I have terrifying symptoms in the middle of the night or I react to yet another medicine. This severely limits the amount of schools I can apply to. I want to be a Physical Therapist Assistant or a Practical Nurse. I am having some trouble with the application process and I feel like no matter what I choose, I won't be happy. My dream college is not an option anymore and I am having a hard time believing that I can handle any college right now, but I need to move on with my life! I am so stressed and dipping in and out of severe depression. cry I am sad and scared and completely overwhelmed.
Posted 9/29/2015 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Twinmkm - sorry you're having such a rough time.


How long have you been treating? My concerns are how much stress you may be adding...
Or, is the stress of NOT going...harder on you?

Is it possible to take any of the courses through an online college - and the credits could be transferred to the college of your choice in a year or so? That way, you could take one course at a time...and not overload yourself. I know that is sometimes an option where I'm from...but I know not every college accepts transfer credits.

I think the important thing is your health. If you can come to terms with taking another year off...to treat and heal...that would be best. But, you need to see it as something you want to do....need to do...and be at peace with that decision.
Posted 9/29/2015 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
The stress of not going is really getting to me. It was really hard last year, but as more time goes by it gets harder and harder.

I have been on and off with treatment because of some abdominal issues. I might have to get a PICC line because no matter how much I try to support my gut (2 very strong probiotics and supplements) and no matter how slowly I try to start treatment (slowly building up), I get terrible bloating, nausea, and constipation. This last time I had a lot of abdominal tenderness as well. I get so bloated that it gets hard to breath.

Unfortunately, online school will not help me much. The programs I am looking for don't include a lot of core classes and medical related courses cannot be done online, or don't transfer well. I looked into it without much luck.

I think that going is my best option right now. I know it will be extremely stressful, but I think that it will be worth it in the end!
Posted 9/29/2015 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Have you ever looked into this one?

/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Governors_University

www.wgu.edu/

They do offer a nursing program. They have an excellent reputation and their not price prohibitive. You work at your pace. You pay for 6 months at a time and you complete as many or as few classes as you can in the 6 months. You have an adviser and only have to go to a test site-near to your home so they know it's you for a final. I'm pretty sure it's $3000 for six months.
Posted 9/29/2015 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
You have to already be an RN to enter those programs. RN programs are not available online because they require a lot of hands on learning. I also think that going to an actual college will help me emotionally. I am getting depressed because of being so isolated and not having any friends. Thank you so much for the suggestion though. I greatly appreciate any feedback.
Posted 9/29/2015 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
First let's talk bloating. A good and enough probiotic may really help you with that. I generally do mine at lunch. And, if I am still uncomfortable by dinner I do another. But always check with your doctor.

As for school. Well, here is this old lady's opinion. Sometimes we put too much emphasis on the end result, like being a Physical Therapist Assistant or a Practical Nurse. Those goals can look very overwhelming. How about you look at it like you will take 2 classes and see how that goes.

Baby steps. This way you won't put so much pressure on yourself.

Only you know how much you can do. Just be gentle and kind to yourself.
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