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Cognitive Impairment

TC40
TC40

ok. So here is the thing. In 2016 I went through neuropsychological testing to see WHY I was having trouble with learning new jobs. I had had THREE jobs in 6 months let me go because I wasn’t “learning fast enough”. And I was told that I was cognitively impaired. I kept a job from August 2016 until May 2018. However, that job was really NOT that involved as far as details. Now I am at a job where I am being expected to learn ALOT in a short period of time. I am really stressing because I don’t think they are going to keep me. The girl who is training me is saying things like “well by FRIDAY, I would expect that you will be able to know how to do_____”. I am worried that this is going to lead to yet ANOTHER failure. It is causing me ALOT of anxiety. I am really actually worried about my cognitive functioning. I forget things ALOT and I DO HAVE TROUBLE picking up on new things. Sometimes I even have a hard time trying to form a sentence. I am wondering if anyone else has this issue?  If so, what do you do?  

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I haven't had a problem with learning yet but I do have trouble with forming sentences sometimes. I have also experienced memory lapses.
I am very sorry you're experiencing this. Hugs!
beckyp
beckyp
I can totally relate to your problem. I ended up on Social Security Disability because I couldn't hold a job. Maybe you can apply. Would your psychiatrist and therapist support you in this? Also, proof of the cognitive problems should help too. I wish you the best.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
TC, I think I remember you’ve tried for disability before? I’d recommend continuing to try. I’d there a NAMI resource near you? Maybe they could get you started in the right direction. Or recommend vocational rehab? If you’ve got proven cognitive impairment you should have a definitive need to receive disability assistance. I think to get anything done you have to be really proactive, persistent, and gather all the info you can think of.....esp if you don’t have anybody to help you with the first steps! I’ve had to TAKE CHARGE with my health issues and in jobs and continue to do this everyday. I hope and pray you can find some solutions soon, and that you can gather strength and assertion after all your hard work. Please don’t beat yourself up so much. Work is important, but your well being is too.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Did the Neuropsych offer you any Cognitive Neuro-Therapy?

After my then husband (now ex) had his Traumatic Brain Injury he lost all cognitive function and had to do Neuropsych Cognitive Therapy for a year.

They should be able to offer you some type of program to help you strengthen those parts of the brain.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
Are you on benzos?
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
TC - are you on benzos? They can cause cognative impairment with long term use.
MayB
MayB
I know how you feel TC a lot is expected in the workplace these days. Bring a notebook and takes notes...go over the notes at home and keep learning....You can do it!
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