I always said focusing (for me) was like trying to hold tightly onto a wet bar of soap, I'd have it for a moment then it would shoot out of my hand and I'd have to chase it down, and by the time I got it back I was already behind, then I'd just lose it again
My parents never remotely understood that concept, so it took my 7.5 years to graduate college
Also I'd often lose focus without even realizing, like in class I'd be listening then suddenly catch myself staring into space and singing an old sitcom theme in my head and I'd think "wait then the hell did that happen? it's been 10 minutes? fuuuuck!"
Can I ask what motivated you to go to college and what your degree is in?
My son will be a junior in high school next year and is ADHD. School's always been a struggle because of his condition--I've heard it described that being in the classroom is like being in a cage. If that's the way you felt, then as a parent, I'm really curious why you decided to further school. We're hoping he does the same, or finds something he's interested in pursuing. Thanks.
That's pretty accurate. I didn't have much of a choice but to go to college. There's very few jobs out there even for grad school graduates, much less someone who's only graduated high school. I ended up with a degree in leadership after many changes over the years and being forced to withdraw from the same school twice before being expelled, going to another school to raise my grades again, then coming back.
It seems like you're listening to your kid and believe he has ADHD, which are two things my parents never did, so that's a good first step. I finally got on Adderall (right after college: figures lol) and it not only helped sort my brain out but gave me energy and helped me lose nearly 100lbs last year. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it's a life saver for me.
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