Could i have a dissability?

[Vic]

You're under stress. You can't coast through college like you could through public school and it's freaking you out. Stress ruins your ability to concentrate, which is what is screwing your memory and your ability to understand what other people are telling you. Calm down, take a deep breath, relax, eat right, and get more regular sleep and exercise.


edit: Speaking of "coasting" through high school, I can't believe they let you graduate with your writing skills (or lack of). Maybe if they hadn't gone so easy on you then, you wouldn't be having such a hard time right now... but then again, it was your fault for coasting instead of applying yourself IMO.

 

[ajpa123]

you need to slow your brain down and learn to process information properly. Just slow down and cut down on things that make you hyperactive.
There maybe too much going on in your thoughts, clear your mind every morning by zombie-ing out/meditating.

You should record your lectures. That way you can actually listen to what the teacher says and take brief notes. Then you can go back to your room and re-write notes at your own pace from the recording..

I am assuming you read the lecture material in advance.. and outline your textbook and anticipate lecture material.

Get a good book that will help you improve your concentration.

 

[Talon02]

THis is just your brain on drugs, maybe you have an inverse case where you need to take drugs to be normal, just a guess.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Buy a voice activated tape recorder to take to class. Don't take notes, other than graphs and such. Just sit and listen, give your attention to the lecture rather than to your notes. Good luck. I had the same problem.

 

[gopunk]

drugs?

 

[Lager]

You're fine nick1985.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Vic
You're under stress. You can't coast through college like you could through public school and it's freaking you out. Stress ruins your ability to concentrate, which is what is screwing your memory and your ability to understand what other people are telling you. Calm down, take a deep breath, relax, eat right, and get more regular sleep and exercise.


edit: Speaking of "coasting" through high school, I can't believe they let you graduate with your writing skills (or lack of). Maybe if they hadn't gone so easy on you then, you wouldn't be having such a hard time right now... but then again, it was your fault for coasting instead of applying yourself IMO.

i never said i slacked off in high school. i still tried, its just it wasnt as hard as college. and i dont think its stress thats causing this, i have had it my whole life i just never thought it could be a big deal until now.

i took a memory loss test i found off google somewhere, and it said i suffer from mild memory loss....

ameesh, please get out of here. i dont need you calling me stupid and making fun of me. what did i ever do to you, run over your dog?

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: gopunk
drugs?

ive never done drugs in my life.

 

[Ameesh]

maybe you're just not cut out for college
















































cause you are dumb. BONG!

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: gopunk
drugs?

ive never done drugs in my life.

You should start now you are in college.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
maybe you're just not cut out for college

cause you are dumb. BONG!

BONG! wtf?

anyway, thanks for the people who offered some real input.

 

[DannyBoy]

Were you not a disability at birth?

Oh no, that was inconvenience

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Ameesh
maybe you're just not cut out for college

cause you are dumb. BONG!

BONG! wtf?

anyway, thanks for the people who offered some real input.

you are quite welcome dumbo

 

[azazyel]

Um, sorry to ruin this thread but I think you may want to look into dyslexia. I know most people think dyslexia is just reading things backwards but it isn't. Dyslexia just means that you brain processes information differently than a "normal" person. There really isn't much in the way of treatment but there are methods of learning that can help with retention.

Being dyslexic myself I know how hard it can be to be in a class where everyone else seems to "get it" while you are struggling. Don't give up hope and I would really recommend going to the Disabled Students office and ask them for information.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Ameesh
maybe you're just not cut out for college

cause you are dumb. BONG!

BONG! wtf?

anyway, thanks for the people who offered some real input.

you are quite welcome dumbo

Careful.....piss him off and he'll take your mattress. Watcha gonna do then, tough guy?

 

[stormbv]

You have to do what is best for your Self, especially in this situation. What if you do have a disability? At least get this worry off of your mind, it is simply a negative cycle of thoughts.

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Ameesh
maybe you're just not cut out for college

cause you are dumb. BONG!

BONG! wtf?

anyway, thanks for the people who offered some real input.

you are quite welcome dumbo

Careful.....piss him off and he'll take your mattress. Watcha gonna do then, tough guy?

OH NOES!

 

[Turkish]

nick1985, that totally sucks man...

i know it`s not gonna solve the memory problem but maybe you need to speak to your school`s health center? they might give you some advice on where to go and get help...

also, try speaking with your professors and ask them if they could speak slower...

let us know of any updates...

goodluck man, i hope you do well.

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: Xiety
nick1985, that totally sucks man...

i know it`s not gonna solve the memory problem but maybe you need to speak to your school`s health center? they might give you some advice on where to go and get help...

also, try speaking with your professors and ask them if they could speak slower...

let us know of any updates...

goodluck man, i hope you do well.

OMFG! speak slower cause of dumbo? i hope the rest of the class finds out and beats you making the lectures slow. he is in college now, not grade school, if he cant hang he should take an easier class or dropout all together; dont even suggest making the class slower for everyone.

 

[xxAgentCowxx]

Originally posted by: element®

Originally posted by: atom
Do you drop E?

Noe the E is silente.

am i the only one who caught the drug inuendo?

(dropping E = taking ecstasy)

 

[Xionide]

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: Amorphus
could it be that you're getting distracted? thinking about too many things at once?

sounds like AADD , i have heard/seen the commercials, take some ritalin

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[Booster]

Originally posted by: nick1985
my whole life i have had a tough time remembering things that just happened. my short term memory is completely god-awful. ive been able to get by, i never really thought much about it, just that i had a bad memory. but now im thinking it could be more. i find myself asking people "what" a lot, not because i cant hear them, but because i cant remember what they just said. its my first year in college, and im having a real rough time remembering lectures. i try and take notes, but i miss things. its almost unbearable how bad my memory is, i just wish i could remember things. i was able to scoot through high school ok, but college is getting really really rough for me, its not that i dont study my ass off, i just have the hardest time in the world retaining information. i hate to feel sorry for myself and making up excuses, but now im beginning to think that i could have a problem. im thinking about telling my parents, but i dont think they would take me seriosuly and they might think im just trying to make excuses for college

I think it's b/c you have a lack of concentration (or focus) which is caused by insufficient interest in the subject discussed. When I was younger I also frequented lectures and couldn't grasp any sense of them b/c I just didn't care. Not long ago I visited a series of different lectures and I still remember most of the information b/c I was truly interested in the subject.

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: Xiety
nick1985, that totally sucks man...

i know it`s not gonna solve the memory problem but maybe you need to speak to your school`s health center? they might give you some advice on where to go and get help...

also, try speaking with your professors and ask them if they could speak slower...

let us know of any updates...

goodluck man, i hope you do well.

OMFG! speak slower cause of dumbo? i hope the rest of the class finds out and beats you making the lectures slow. he is in college now, not grade school, if he cant hand he should take an easier class or dropout all together dont even suggest making the class slower for everyone.

Ameesh, what do you have against this guy? How do you know he is stupid and not really suffering from a memory problem? Why do you have to come in here and bash this guy? Because he asked for advice/help?

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: Xiety

Originally posted by: Ameesh

Originally posted by: Xiety
nick1985, that totally sucks man...

i know it`s not gonna solve the memory problem but maybe you need to speak to your school`s health center? they might give you some advice on where to go and get help...

also, try speaking with your professors and ask them if they could speak slower...

let us know of any updates...

goodluck man, i hope you do well.

OMFG! speak slower cause of dumbo? i hope the rest of the class finds out and beats you making the lectures slow. he is in college now, not grade school, if he cant hand he should take an easier class or dropout all together dont even suggest making the class slower for everyone.

Ameesh, what do you have against this guy? How do you know he is stupid and not really suffering from a memory problem? Why do you have to come in here and bash this guy? Because he asked for advice/help?

why

are you

pandering to his

self-delusional problems

?

 

[ggavinmoss]

Sounds like you need to sleep more. If that doesn't work, go to a doctor. While I tend to agree with Dr. Ameesh, I'd get a second opinion too.

-geoff