27-04-2024 10:10 AM
27-04-2024 10:10 AM
Hi
I have an ASD diagnosis, but also have some ADHD symptoms (no diagnosis at this stage), I need to discuss my attention issues with my psych during my next appointment. I struggle a lot with concentration and remaining still for long periods of time, I stim a lot. I know relaxing music, relaxation exercises, prayer and good old matcha help me concentrate and feel calmer. Does anyone else have any other tips on studying?
27-04-2024 11:51 AM
27-04-2024 11:51 AM
Timed breaks helps me, and self-talk in terms of rewarding myself. That is, I tell myself that once I've completed XYZ, then I'll treat myself to XYZ @creative_writer
Thoughts?
27-04-2024 12:43 PM
27-04-2024 12:43 PM
@tyme I think that would work. I think structured breaks would be helpful, I kind of drift in and out depending on what my brain is feeling. I think I'm doing better today than I was yesterday. Still not perfect, but it appears I will be going through my matcha quicker now because I am too scattered brain without it 😂
27-04-2024 12:52 PM
27-04-2024 12:52 PM
I found rewards really help me.
Sometimes it may even be, "As soon as I finish reading this page, I'm going to walk outside." Hence I don't let myself get up until that is done.
I think i've always done this, even as a child. I remember in maths, I'd challenge myself to complete an X number of questions before I let myself have dinner. I guess it was something that worked for me.
It's good you are reaching out to gather as many strats as you can. Then it's about finding what works for you.
27-04-2024 02:18 PM
27-04-2024 02:18 PM
27-04-2024 02:39 PM
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27-04-2024 04:41 PM
27-04-2024 04:41 PM
Hugs @creative_writer
@ArraDreaming , @tyme have some good ideas there
And my husband has ASD undiagnosed but his MH team are sure he has it
Will Tag @Jynx here too , may have some tips too
27-04-2024 04:49 PM
27-04-2024 04:49 PM
02-05-2024 12:03 PM
02-05-2024 12:03 PM
I know that you have already got some good tips from others on this thread, but I just wanted to drop in to say that there may assistance programs where you are studying that you could access. I had no idea about this when I returned to study after 12 years, but found that disability support services recognise mental health conditions and have great supports available for use. It might be worth looking into? I just needed a letter of support from my GP/psych.
Also, if you are finding that you are needing to get up and move could you use this as a form of study time by listening to audio versions of texts/articles that you are needing to read? That way when you go to sit down you can use the sitting time to write ideas down or write assignments/reports etc?
Warm regards
SkySeeker22
02-05-2024 03:57 PM
02-05-2024 03:57 PM
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