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kchapman1988

kchapman1988

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for a long time now i have found focusing almost impossible, from hobbies to things around the house, to where my life is going...

the very idea of a job (i'm 26!) frightens the hell out of me because i can barely take care of myself, i'm on antidepressants because aspergers and being high functioning i'm aware enough of things that i clash against what i 'should be doing' and 'should know' but don't... i've lost the ability to eat many of the foods i used to enjoy because of depression and the memory problems compound the inability to focus or plan ahead because even if i do it is gone or ignored minutes or hours later... is there anything i can take to help or am i doomed to this?
 
You mention taking antidepressants - perhaps they aren't working for you, and need to be changed or the dose altered? Or they haven't had a chance to work yet? Also, do you have ADHD? There are different medications for this. That can be a reason for not being able to focus, as can anxiety. Anyway I'm not an doctor, and I'm just speculating - this is something you really need to see a doctor about.
 
its funny- because of memory problems i forget i need to take the pills every so often.. it just can't sink in as habit. i mentioned not being able to focus on things and was told by family that i just don't WANT to. its annoying because i don't know what "normal" is for everyone else so i don't know what is wrong with me and what can be done to fix it...
 
kchapman1988 said:
its funny- because of memory problems i forget i need to take the pills every so often.. it just can't sink in as habit. i mentioned not being able to focus on things and was told by family that i just don't WANT to. its annoying because i don't know what "normal" is for everyone else so i don't know what is wrong with me and what can be done to fix it...
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I think that a bit of forgetfulness is normal, but with having AS this can be more of an issue than with the average person. When I was on medication I used to leave the medication next to the coffee jar, so I'd see it and remember to take it before my morning coffee :)
 
I agree with Progster that you need to develop some trick or habit that ensures that you take your medication as required. How about something like taping the bottle to a cabinet or refrigerator door?
 
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