u/virgoat123

Does alcohol take away your headaches too? While I’m aware that this will only do more harm than good it’s the only relief I get. Zero pain.

Just got prescribed Toparimate but idk when it’ll kick it. I’ve been dealing with everyday headaches for about a year and idk what or what’s causing them. It’s hard to say if it started around the time I got VSS or not. I’m tired of this.

Hello everyone. I finally got seen by a neurologist to treat my chronic headaches. He mentioned that this drug he was going to put me on can make you feel “dumb.” He said I could experience some memory loss and slurring? Im really worried about this because I’m a nursing student and he knows that as well. He said that it’ll stop as soon as stop the drug though, however I’m sure thats probably not the case for everybody? What can I do if I don’t want to take this drug? My next appointment with him is December which is a long time from now and it’s kind of hard to reach him. Went on a rabbit hole on this drug and now I really don’t want to take it.

I’m trying to figure out what the smartest thing to do is financially and academically, and I’m hoping someone familiar with FAFSA/SAP can help.

I’m currently in an ADN nursing program that started about 3 weeks ago. The program is split into two 8-week sessions, and I’m currently in the first 8 weeks. 2 classes the first 8 weeks, 2 other classes the next.

The complicated part is that I was recently accepted into a BSN program that starts in Spring 2027, and I really want to go there. The BSN would have me graduating around the same time I would graduate if I stayed in my current ADN program, so I’m seriously considering withdrawing from my ADN and starting the BSN in January instead.

My biggest concern is FAFSA and my academic history.
I already have 3 previous W/drop grades, but these were from prerequisite courses and were related to a difficult period in my life. They were not withdrawals from nursing programs.
I currently do NOTTT have FAFSA financial aid because I exceeded the credit-hour limit/timeframe during my natural science associate degree. My understanding is that I was going to be able to appeal my SAP/maximum timeframe situation. My school had asked me to provide my acceptance letter to the ADN nursing program as part of that process.
I have been holding off on submitting that acceptance letter because I was recently accepted into the BSN program and I really want to go that route instead.

My questions are:

1. If I withdraw from my current ADN program and receive another 2 W, could that negatively affect a FAFSA/SAP appeal, especially since I already have 3 previous W's?
2. Since I have exceeded the maximum timeframe/credit limit for my associate degree, would being accepted into a BSN program give me a basis to appeal and receive federal aid for the BSN?
3. If I withdraw from the ADN program before receiving FAFSA aid, does that withdrawal still affect my future FAFSA eligibility/SAP calculation?

I’m really trying to avoid making a decision that could hurt my ability to receive financial aid for the BSN. I also don’t want to stay in an ADN program solely because I’m scared another W will make my financial-aid situation worse, especially when I already have an opportunity to pursue the BSN I actually want.
If anyone has dealt with a maximum timeframe/SAP appeal after completing an associate degree and then entering a nursing/BSN program, I’d really appreciate hearing how it worked for you.

(Please no rude comments) (This is a vent)

This is my second day in the program and I’ve cried both days. I’m pretty sure I won’t even make it until the end of the semester. 2025 was a rough year for me both mentally and physically, I developed really bad sleep anxiety and insomnia and it literally messed me up so bad that I ended up at the hospital.

Since then my sleep’s gotten better, but I’m still struggling with this fear that I won’t sleep and I’ll have a bad day and then I won’t be able to perform to the best of my ability. The fear makes it harder for me to sleep and I wake up multiple times during the night.

My heart’s literally pounding right now. I don’t know if it’s from exhaustion or anxiety, but my first day of school I only slept 3 hours the night before and last night I had about 6 broken up hours of sleep. By the time I’m home I don’t have a lick of energy to study and I can’t concentrate when I’m reading these really long chapters. It’s getting really hard for me to remember things.

To top it off I hate the way my scrubs fit, I feel like I’m always getting dirty looks from these two particular girls. I’m not even comfortable in them because the pants are too long at the bottom and the shirt is too tight.

Clinicals start in October and I just know I’m going to get eaten alive. I know you have to be on your toes so that you don’t make mistakes and I can’t imagine doing clinicals with the way I’m feeling right now.

I wanted to show myself that I was smart enough to do this and that my problems didn’t define who I am but I’m clearly very delusional. I knew deep in my heart that I wasn’t ready and I still accepted it. Ive wasted so much money from my Dads and I just want to cry again.

My first exam is in 12 days and there’s no way I’m passing this. I don’t know what to do I feel stuck and embarrassed and I’m gonna feel so pathetic if I decide to drop out.

EDIT: Just wanted to say that I’ve read every single comment and I wish I could reply to every single one, but I’m really tired at the moment. I want to say thank you for everyone’s wishes and words of encouragement, it means a lot to me that you guys have shared your stories/experiences with me. You guys are very kind. And resilient. At the moment I don’t really know what to do. I’ve been coming home and Im trying to read these chapters but like I’ve said I can’t concentrate and I feel really tired all of the time. I’m not retaining anything and my first exam is August 28th. Don’t know if it’s lack of sleep or stress. Just don’t know. I did make an appointment with a Mental Health counselor on Friday and I’m just gonna go from there. A lot of you were saying therapists/psychiatrist- I don’t really have the money for that which is why I’m hoping my counselor could maybe help me find someone that won’t charge a lot (Which I read somewhere that they do that at this school) I’m also seeing a doctor soon for other health stuff. My dad’s very supportive and is telling me to just try my best. If it doesn’t happen then it just doesn’t happen. I really do love nursing and what it means which is why I don’t want to let go, but I agree that self care comes first. I don’t really want to decide anything right now though until I see that counselor. Again thank you guys :’)

I just got accepted a few weeks ago and I’m super nervous about it already. Looking for people who have been accepted to the North campus. Would love to start to get to know each other and figure out the next steps

So my goal was to go for my BSN. Unfortunately, I got rejected from UT Health and I also applied to UTMB’s BSN program for spring 2027, but have yet to heard back since it’s still super early. Part of why I'm struggling with this is that my long-term goal isn't to stop at an ADN or a BSN. I'd like to eventually pursue something beyond that (possibly NP, CRNA, or another advanced nursing role). I also come from a lower-income background, so finances matter a lot to me. I worry that if I go the ADN route first, I'll end up spending more money and using up financial aid that could have gone towards a BSN.

At the same time, I know turning down a guaranteed nursing school seat would have been risky.

I'd really appreciate honest opinions, especially from nurses in Texas/Houston who know what the job market is actually like right now. I don’t know why i’m so nervous about this decision. I’ve heard that a lot of hospitals here in Houston prefer BSN over ADN.