Career questions tagged adhd
Can a person with ADHD become a detective?
I'm 17 years old, and I've planned on entering law enforcement for years now, hoping to become a detective that works specifically on a special victims unit. However, I was diagnosed with both ADHD and ODD back when I was in 1st grade. I'm currently on medication for both. I've heard online that people with ADHD aren't legally allowed to own firearms, which is necessary for a police officer/detective. Is this true? Will this affect my ability to enter my dream career? I really don't want to have to find a fallback career after focusing on this path and curating all of my clubs/elective courses purely on law enforcement.
How bad is dropping a class?
I am currently taking 17 units at crc (Biology major, wanting to be a dentist), ( I had previously written 18, but that ended up being very wrong) but I think I have undiagnosed ADHD, and it's been taking such a big mental toll on me. I also suffer from intense migraines daily, and I am going to see a neurologist soon for that. My point being, I am constantly stressed and unable to focus. I studied so hard for my math exam, only to fail my second exam. At this rate, I will most likely fail my math class. The class is a preparation for calculus class by the way. I want to transfer to UC Davis as soon as possible, so I feel as though Im putting alot of pressure on myself. If I drop the class, I will be at 11 (previously wrote 14) units. My insurance also can not find me a psychiatrist and hasn't reached out to me yet when I asked to find someone to check if I have ADHD. At this point, I know I do and need to be medicated because I literally can't function. This is kind of a cry for help, idk what to do and im stressed and scared.
How were you able to navigate your completely online classes if you struggle with ADHD/Autism?
I am returning to school for the first time since being diagnosed with ADHD and my first semester is all online. I am nervous since I have difficulty managing my time and get easily distracted. What skills/hacks/resources do you use to help get your coursework done on time and manage feeling overwhelmed?
What college will be like ?
I don't feel like I am a strong student and struggled a lot in high school. I never really felt that college was for me. However, I applied and was accepted at a technical school. I just hope I can handle it as I feel I would make a great electrician. It is just the homework and me handling it with my ADHD. I tend to work slower so I don't always get my assignments done in time.
What study methods would you recommend for someone with ADHD?
Have shorter attention span and get distracted really easily. Also very hard to memorize things.
What are great tips to finish tasks efficiently and on time for people with ADHD?
I always start things and almost always every time, I get distracted. I just get lost and I rarely even notice that I’m now doing a different thing.
I am 30, a freelance writer, ADHD, with too many interests, confused what to choose. Any help?
I have multiple interests like filmmaking, movies, art/digital art, fiction writing/novel, screenwriting, basically anything related to story and the craft of storytelling in any medium- writing, visual, etc. With that, I am also too driven for pyschology, self-help, sprituality and philosphy stuff. Then some business aspect with blogging or online stuff attracts me too with the same with Youtube. I am fascinated with content creation for a long time. Having diagnosed with adhd, choosing one thing feels painful and like i am leaving a part of my personality behind, missing out. Even though i entertained the fact that i can be all or most or some one by one over time, and not have to choose. you know the specialization vs generalization thing. But struggling with the concept of not being master in one as well. Any help on this, any resource or anything will be great!
How do I focus on a fixed goal when i'm interested in too many things ?
I can't focus and work on a single goal since I have too many interests, my mind keeps getting distracted and i'm unable to work on any of them. The problem is I want to do too many things, I want to be a journalist in BBC or NHK, get a degree in law, become a dermatologist and on stage musican. Whenever I find something new, it catches my interest and I start digging around it. Ultimately, I want to travel the world, explore cultures and have a lot of fun.
I have many years of Business Intelligence experience, but am in the process of transitioning to ADHD coaching. Can you recommend a way to build out a new LinkedIn Profile?
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How much studying will be required? How much assistance will I get due to my Learning Disability
I have a learning disability and want to make sure I keep up with my classes. I have managed in high school but know it will be different in college. I am enrolling in a college with strong supports for people with learning differences. #educational-technology #online-learning #adhd #learning-disabilities #student-with-disabilities #disability-awareness/-advocacy
Is it a good idea for a male student with ADHD to go away for college as a freshman?
I am a senior in high school who is graduating this summer. I would like to go away and dorm but I was never away from my parents. I have ADHD, which at times I get impulsive and need a little help in the organization department. I would like to spread my wing and fly but I don't want to fail because of some of the weakness. I there anybody in my shoes and if so what did they do or can recommend? #adhd #graduating senior#confused