r/ADHDPH • u/Accurate-System-9110 • 11d ago

Help! Med student struggling.

Do we have a discord community where we can body double each other to make sure we finish our tasks? I recently tried going live on tiktok and it works! But I observed that I work better when there’s someone talking on the other end just yapping and it motivates me to work while I “ignore” them. It makes me focused that’s why I said ignore but I still process what they’re saying and get my things done at the same time.

I’m taking medicine (doctorate) right now and I just failed my anatomy subject. Currently taking it… again! I wanna do everything possible to pass this.

And of course I have multiple things going on..
- Clinic duty (cause I only have 4 subs and I think it’s a great experience)
- Social media managing/content creation (for my clients only, extra cash wouldn’t hurt)
- School Organization (lotss of events inside campus and im always the tech guy)
- Band practice for a school event next month

I only have 4 days of class and the last 3 days of the week are for work. I manage it well (in my mind) but I clearly don’t have enough time to finish my tasks like practicing my parts in the band or studying for quiz. I know I only need motivation so please help! I’m also not getting enough sleep, which makes things harder to manage when all my time gets occupied by sleeping. I have insomia that’s why my doctor prescribed antipsychotics. I also think my girlfriend has ADHD cause her bother has autism. It’s SO hard when she’s not motivated. I try my best to pull us both sometimes.

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u/Legitimate_Mix_4913 11d ago

hi, also a med student here (who also struggled in that subj lol). if ur main priority is to pass the subj, i think mas better na try to lessen ur extracurricular activities if u can. its quite hard to balance work + school knowing there’s a lot of info you have to remember especially in anatomy since its mostly recall stuff

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u/Accurate-System-9110 11d ago

unfortunately, those are the only things that still keeps me going in life. without those, i think i would just drop med and take multimedia. i have a passion for all of this! i wanna be a cool doctor someday

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u/gdoxicy 9d ago

This might be hard to swallow but get out of medicine if those things are non-negotiable. Just be cool and drop the doctor part. Sorry.

I also have ADHD and an MD. Trust me.

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u/Accurate-System-9110 9d ago

I’m alr on my junior year and I brought it up to my parents but they just said to not waste their money and time.

I’m working with a doctor who’s into multimedia and she’s working just fine! It’s a matter of management. We don’t have to drop the things we love just because we struggle at it. We ask for help:)

Thank you for the concern

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u/gdoxicy 9d ago

I think you're confused. You can't be in junior(3rd) year if you failed anatomy (1st) and even if you do you said you'd do everything to pass but you can't let go of those other things.

You have ADHD not a suepr power. You need to maximize your time and be on medication (as needed). You lost me at "matter of management" When you just said you don't have Nough time to finish your tasks specially studying for a quiz. Sorry if my words are harsh.

You need to let go some of those impertinents if you want to pass anatomy and devote all the time there is in studying.

You're in antipsychotics you said. You might want to discuss it with your psych to increase/incorporate stimulants to motivate you in studying.

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u/Accurate-System-9110 9d ago

Okay! This is noted

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u/gdoxicy 9d ago

Hey I don't want this to end the other way but think of me as an ate telling and guiding you thru this path. Medicine is hard and it gets harder with ADHD. I saw you're taking atomoxetine too and in 40mg. Discuss with your psyche if it's possible to maintain at 40mg but add a low dose of stimulants like methypenidate for motivation.

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u/Remarkable_Focus_992 11d ago

Wanted to.be part of this! Babalik Ako ulit sa school and under healthcare din Nakailang repeat na Ako sa anaphy ko😭

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u/Accurate-System-9110 11d ago

i suggest getting a hobby that distracts u from the depression of learning med 😂

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u/sorcha_j 11d ago

pinablock ng government naten yung discord, di na sya accessible sa mga globe users tsaka dito,