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New job and holding jobs with ADD

deleted_user
deleted_user
I just recently had to start working due to a divorce after being married for 10yrs. I am having a hard time absorbing new info when I start a new place of emplyoment. I am easily overwhelmed. Its like my brain is all jittery and jumbled. I have been off my straterra for 4wks..yes i know this is part of the problem..but I cant afford the med due to being in between jobs.
Anyone else have difficulties hold jobs due to ADD?
I am also Bipolar and have GAD.
sunflower10
sunflower10
I've had difficulty learning new jobs and holding onto jobs.. yes..
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi, I support you 100%. I too get jittery and jumbled on the job. Just a thought, maybe let your employer know that you have these issues. If you feel comfortable doing so. See if you can get help with your meds. Up in Canada if we are between jobs or starting a job we can get some assistance with meds. I will be in the same boat as your come January as I will be working. Could you tell me how straterra worked for you. I was on ADD meds(can't spell the name) and it send me into hyper state of mind. You are not alone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The name of med i take for my ADD is Straterra...a non stimulant. It does work when i take it. I just got my script filled yesterday...hope things will get back on track.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Big thanks, I'm going to see a therapist tomorrow and will be enrequiring about starterra, hoping I will get support for it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i've had a lot of trouble
working for other people so
i've been self employed..the
thing i need is to be able to
go at my own pace..
i work for quite a few
different people and each time i got a new one it was
really scary till i realized
i do a good job and the
people are always happy..
when i felt confused and
overloaded i tried to be
gentle with myself and put
out good energy to the
people i worked for..later
i realized they didn't know
how uncomfortable i was..
good luck it takes a while
to feel comfortable but
be affirming with yourself
that you are even there..
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was always a bad employee. Though I never was on meds then. I take adderal now. Find a way to get the meds as fast as you can. You don't want to start off and get a bad reputation on the job for performace. Stay in touch
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just quit my job after a year,...wasnt a good fit,...I know I need to feel free to physically move around,...Anybody have aby good input on Best Jobs for Adult ADDers??? if so please post!! thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think good jobs for people with ADD would include inside or preferably outside sales, SELF EMPLOYED, trouble shooters, plumbers ($100k a year job), couriers, mechanics, HVAC. Notice all these have outside stimulas. I don't think electricians would be good because in that job you should not have any smell, feel or hear stimulators. If you do there is a problem.
Just my opinion.

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