don't have anybody else to talk about my recent diagnosis
I just recently got diagnosed with ADHD. It makes a lot of sense and I'm not sure how I've never realized it before. I struggle a lot with focusing on things, it's very discouraging because I know I'm not academically dumb. My grades in school have never looked this bad, it's not like I'm dumb, it's just so hard to focus on a lesson and finish it the day it's due. I'm using this as an outlet because my friends wouldn't relate to my struggles and I feel as if I'm really annoying to them already.
I've also gotten prescribed to an enhanced cognition medication, I think it's helping but I really don't like the side effects. I skipped taking them today because yesterday while I was driving my body just felt so awful and it was hard to breathe, so I'm gonna see how my body reacts today without the meds.
@forcefulTortoise3799 Hello, I hope you are feeling better. I know it is painful but I hope you can take it slowly. No one is dumb. Continue doing what you do and each day set up a standard. Put a goal every day to improve little by little. Yours is a special situation and I wish you all the best. Don't rush the process. I wish you a better recovery!
Hi I had been diagnosed with ADHD almost close to 5 years from today.I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a tough time, but it's great that you've finally received a diagnosis that explains your struggles. One thing I really want to put emphasis on is that, ADHD doesn't define you AT ALL and you're definitely not alone in this journey.It's completely understandable to feel discouraged,especially when it comes to school, but your intelligence isn't determined by your grades nor does your diagnosis. Taking medication can be a challenge (as someone who quit and continued for days throughout my 5 years) and it's essential to prioritize your well-being.Please remember that it's okay to take things one step at a time.You're doing great, and you're stronger than you think. <3
