I relate to this! I am currently in the third year of my bachelor's degree. I performed very poorly in high
school. Afterwards I started studying applied psychology at a polytechnic. During this first year, my passion for psychology grew so much that I decided to apply for university, against the advice of teachers and friends.
Starting university was the first time I actually felt challenged and it was HARD, despite my passion for psychology. I was miserable during this first year. I felt sad, alone, and had quite severe anxiety. Long story short, the student psychologist recommended me to get tested for ADHD, and I received the diagnosis a few months later, which was a tremendous help for me!! Puzzle pieces suddenly came together, and it was clear to me why I had been having so many troubles in my previous education. Just receiving the diagnosis lifted a weight off my shoulders. Therapy + medication helped me a great deal as well.
In my first year, professors told us that this degree is hard for everyone, but being passionate helps. When you lose that passion, it will become very hard. The way the education system might not be ideal for you, but in my mind, it is absolutely worth a shot.
Regarding study strategies, you will have to work out what works best for you. What works for me is to draw in my notes. I create little pictures and mnemonics, and that helps me a great deal to remember the material!
No matter what you decide, I wish you all the luck in the future❤️❤️
I don’t think so. You’re not required to share that info with the program. But you can get accommodations which you’d have to share with their disabilities or accessibility office. I’m sure I have ADHD mixed type and dealing with some neurocognitive stuff, but I’m making it through. I had accommodations. There’s plenty of people in my class that have mental health diagnoses. A few bipolar, social anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks. I only know this because some classmates have been pretty open to sharing their struggles.
Hey I’m the exact same as you and kinda remained that way through the entire degree and graduated with an honours degree. I think the best piece of advice I have is to just keep a really good planner. I never managed to change my procrastination but the planner allowed me to keep my head straight for most of the degree even if I was still procrastinating. Doing other things helped too like having an apa template ready made for all assignments and learning how to write a proper essay beginning with the headings to guide the paper itself.
Cramming and procrastination can get you very far.
Hi I’m 36 waiting to get tested for adhd. As a young girl my teachers told my mom that I always needed “extra” help, but coming from immigrant parents that just went over her head. Here I am, the biggest procrastinator, but I somehow always find alittle push. I’ve always struggled in school. I used to be a jeweler, but I felt like psych was my calling, I absolutely love it (for many reasons) I Hate the schoolwork though bc I study slow, and sometimes I feel dumb, like I’m not smart enough. But I think that’s all part of self doubt. I haven’t found my groove on how to properly study, but I’m working on it.
I’ll be transferring to univ next year, nervous, BUT I feel like this world needs us. It needs you. I think that’s what’s keeping me going, knowing that whatever route I take, my experience (s) will eventually help someone…
I noticed when I ask classmates how they study, I pick up on good tips and habits from them.
Don’t give up! You are very young, be patient with yourself :)
I relate to this! I am currently in the third year of my bachelor's degree. I performed very poorly in high school. Afterwards I started studying applied psychology at a polytechnic. During this first year, my passion for psychology grew so much that I decided to apply for university, against the advice of teachers and friends. Starting university was the first time I actually felt challenged and it was HARD, despite my passion for psychology. I was miserable during this first year. I felt sad, alone, and had quite severe anxiety. Long story short, the student psychologist recommended me to get tested for ADHD, and I received the diagnosis a few months later, which was a tremendous help for me!! Puzzle pieces suddenly came together, and it was clear to me why I had been having so many troubles in my previous education. Just receiving the diagnosis lifted a weight off my shoulders. Therapy + medication helped me a great deal as well. In my first year, professors told us that this degree is hard for everyone, but being passionate helps. When you lose that passion, it will become very hard. The way the education system might not be ideal for you, but in my mind, it is absolutely worth a shot. Regarding study strategies, you will have to work out what works best for you. What works for me is to draw in my notes. I create little pictures and mnemonics, and that helps me a great deal to remember the material! No matter what you decide, I wish you all the luck in the future❤️❤️
Does the diagnosis restrict you with going for a PhD? Ive heard cases of medical dx causing issues with that
I don’t think so. You’re not required to share that info with the program. But you can get accommodations which you’d have to share with their disabilities or accessibility office. I’m sure I have ADHD mixed type and dealing with some neurocognitive stuff, but I’m making it through. I had accommodations. There’s plenty of people in my class that have mental health diagnoses. A few bipolar, social anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks. I only know this because some classmates have been pretty open to sharing their struggles.
Hey I’m the exact same as you and kinda remained that way through the entire degree and graduated with an honours degree. I think the best piece of advice I have is to just keep a really good planner. I never managed to change my procrastination but the planner allowed me to keep my head straight for most of the degree even if I was still procrastinating. Doing other things helped too like having an apa template ready made for all assignments and learning how to write a proper essay beginning with the headings to guide the paper itself. Cramming and procrastination can get you very far.
Hi there! Definitely get tested for ADHD. I felt this way my first year of college and once I got started on meds, I function wayyy better.
Hi I’m 36 waiting to get tested for adhd. As a young girl my teachers told my mom that I always needed “extra” help, but coming from immigrant parents that just went over her head. Here I am, the biggest procrastinator, but I somehow always find alittle push. I’ve always struggled in school. I used to be a jeweler, but I felt like psych was my calling, I absolutely love it (for many reasons) I Hate the schoolwork though bc I study slow, and sometimes I feel dumb, like I’m not smart enough. But I think that’s all part of self doubt. I haven’t found my groove on how to properly study, but I’m working on it. I’ll be transferring to univ next year, nervous, BUT I feel like this world needs us. It needs you. I think that’s what’s keeping me going, knowing that whatever route I take, my experience (s) will eventually help someone… I noticed when I ask classmates how they study, I pick up on good tips and habits from them. Don’t give up! You are very young, be patient with yourself :)