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writes:Hope you can give me some advice. I'm feeling really sad and down for the past weeks. Since I graduated university in 2007 I'm having difficulty finding jobs and keeping them. I keep getting fired because I can't internalize information quick enough, I'm not a fast learner. I do get it most of the time but it takes me more time than the majority of people. Part of my problem is due to my poor concentration. I went to see a psychiatrist for the first time. He prescribed me some Ritalin. I took it and it completely hammered me. I Had many negative side effects. I'm still taking it now but only a quarter of a 10mg pill. It seems to be working fine. I think I will never be able to find a job and keep one. I think my life is going to be hell because I'm not a fast learner. No employer seems to care about my qualities that I can bring if I'm a slow learner. They don't want to train someone that will take longer to grasp the job. Today's job market is all about efficiency, effectiveness and risk avoidance and if your not a fast learner you are doomed you can't get a good job or make career. I have a lot to offer I'm young, dynamic, speak 3 languages, creative and loyal and have lots of determination. This is making me very frustrated. Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (28 November 2012):
 if you have ADHD can you file for what we call "reasonable accommodations" which are allowances they make to help you do your job.
I have severe ADHD and the attention span of a gnat... I just know my limitations and stick to old things and get help when I need it.
also there are other meds besides Ritalin that might help more.
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 November 2012): How did you manage to graduate if you are such a slow learner? What was your major? What is your career path?
Maybe you need to readjust your choices and find ways to present yourself and your college success into the interview processes.
Go back to your doctor and ask that the medications be chosen to maximize mental acuity. And ask him about why you find is so hard to learn new things.
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reader, fishdish +, writes (28 November 2012):
 well i think you need to think about how far you've come since '07. if you knew you had a problem processing information, you didn't get help until now, so that's an accomplishment. You've gotten your meds managed, which again, is great, it's rare that you'll find the right pill in the right dosage straight off the bat, so in that way it is a form of experimentation. Does it help to write down the instructions to whatever you're learning? I would write them down and even bring them home to memorize, or at least have a general handle on. I know that for me, even simple tasks, I think, oh duh I GOT THIS, and then my supervisor leaves and I'm just like, now what was next? I think some of that is just the pressure you're imposing on yourself in measuring up- that probably doesn't help you learn the material faster or better. Try to ask questions but not pester the same person over and over. Hope this helps!
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