Rewina on her studies with ADD
Received life story from Rewina on her life with ADD and the impact on her studies
Studying with ADD
I am a young lady aged 21 and I have ADD. When I was young, I was always pretty much on my own. I was always on my mind and everyone then thought I was also very shy. I didn't make much effort to interact with peers.
When it was time to go to secondary school, I was advised to do VWO/HAVO. I was so happy about this, but once I arrived at my secondary school, things did not go as expected. I never managed to get anything done and everything I read seemed to go past me. I often describe this myself as that the information didn't seem to reach my brain, like lemonade in a straw, flowing down before reaching the mouth. I just couldn't get it done. I went from VWO/HAVO class the second year to HAVO class. Again, I ran into the same problems and moved on to VMBO class. Without studying for it, I passed all my subjects. That's how I got my VMBO diploma and went on to study at MBO.
This is where I finished Social Legal Services. Again, I did this without ever doing anything for it. Thus, I began to forget that I had a problem. After this, I decided to step up to HBO, knowing that I had completed my MBO degree without any effort. I started studying International Business and Management. One of the toughest studies at HBO. I had failed almost all my subjects in the first term. This made me so depressed. I felt so stupid. I had expected to cope easily. At first, I thought I was really stupid for a long time. Later, I did start asking myself how it was possible that I heard from so many people that I was intelligent, that I still had insight with some things, that I had been advised VWO/HAVO first. This was such a disjointed situation. I knew there was a puzzle piece missing.
So I went to the GP who told me that I was probably ADD had and referred me to a care facility. And yes, it was right! Everything was now falling into place. All the little things I thought were traits of mine. Like always having music on, or the TV on softly, always those terrible mood swings. When I found this out, I knew I had to try to make the best of it. Ritalin I prefer not to take. Still feel a bit like it's very close to drugs. Previously, I have LTO3 used, but this unfortunately did not help me. I think it is different for each person.
I now use while learning Binaural Beats and I also meditate. I also take Omega 3 and 6. This helps against mood swings and I also take evening primrose oil for concentration. I am now in the second year of IBS at HBO. I have passed all my subjects. Unfortunately, I haven't got my p yet because of a 5.4 on a group project, but I will definitely get there. I hope my story also motivates you guys to persevere, even if it is still so tough. Good luck to you all.
Greetings Rewina
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Dear ADDs, ADHDs and HSPs,
I am Jochem and have been diagnosed with ADD and am a high-sensitive (HSP). Over the past few years, I have done an enormous amount in the field of self-awareness exercises and self-healing. Partly because in 2011 I suddenly found myself dealing with CFS/ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, overnight. This was really a big turning point in my life which meant I really had to start working on myself from now on.
To recover, I did have to learn a lot about myself. So I pretty much went to every therapist, coach but also alternative healer you can think of.
During my search for the right help, I gained a lot of valuable knowledge that gave me very good insights and caused me to heal more and more. Now I actually see my ADD more as a strength and can live with it much better.
A book that really opened my eyes is "The Davinci Method" by John Loporto. He approaches all our traits in such a beautiful way. This is really a eye-opener voor alle mensen met de diagnose ADD of ADHD. Dit boek was voor mij één van de grootste inspiratiebronnen om eind 2011 te beginnen met deze website. You can find more about John Loporto's inspiring book here. You can also see his inspiring video there in which he shares his message as an introduction to his book.
I hope this website will inspire you to look at the beautiful and powerful sides of ADD and ADHD, but of course also high sensitivity. Through all the information and tips and advice I give you the tools to be stronger with ADD, ADHD and HSP.
Wanneer jij die spirit in jezelf voelt en zelfverzekerd bent kun je een persoon zijn die voor de 'normale' mens erg inspirerend kan zijn. Een persoon met een nauwe verbintenis met het leven, een rijkelijk gevoelsleven, vol creativiteit, een ruim denkende geest, een sociaal wezen, betrouwbaar, humoristisch en met een zeer goede intuïtie. De rollen van je anders voelen zullen zich dan omdraaien. Maar loop je steeds vast en denk je vaak negatief over jezelf dan wordt je steeds negatiever beladen en vermoeider en blijven de bovenstaande mooie eigenschappen veelal op de achtergrond.
On my website, I share with you all the knowledge I have. The knowledge that can give you as an ADD, ADHD and HSP person a positive spin on your life. In doing so, I share all the information I have learned from coaches and therapists and from books, documentaries and interviews.
You can read more about me on the about me page.
Happy reading ADDcharacteristics.net
Greetings, Jochem.
Hi Rewina!
Another story that is very recognisable. Interesting to read because you do feel that you are not alone in having ADD.
Very nice that you are now working on that HBO study after all, you have managed to pull that off!!!
I do wonder about something, because I suffer a lot from mood swings myself. You take omega 3 and 6 for this?
How did you come to swallow these and how did you find out it helps?
Love to hear from you!
Greetings Julia (