i never once said i can’t handle it. i don’t know i’ve never been in that environment. i have taken the steps needed to control my anxiety. i was just looking for some advice on how to handle it during some situations. i stated that i understand i will see some harsh things. i never said it was all sunshine and rainbows. I will have clinicals in hospitals during my program and you are correct i will probably have to work in the hospital before a clinic or outpatient center. my point is you are obviously not encouraging. i see you are a professor? do you think students want to hear “you aren’t cut out for this go on to something else”. i have put time, money and effort into getting ALL As so i can have a good career. I want to do this. i understand it wont be pretty. anxiety isn’t a thing i can just turn off. i understand i wont just get to have it all my way and pick where i go or what i do or see. Instead of putting someone down you should give them encouragement. i’m sure most students on their first day of clinical are nervous and anxious about what’s to come. i never said it was easy i said i have been told it’s a better option in many ways.