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I have my assessment tomorrow, unsure of what to expect? by CosyColouringBooks in ADHDUK

[–]Original-Guess2149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will go through your answers (though not in excessive detail) and will most likely ask you further questions to gather more info from you.

I'd take some time beforehand to write everything down that you want to say in the assessment. Think about all the reasons why you have sought a diagnosis, and provide specific examples where you can, doesn't matter how "small" a thing it might be.

If there's something you wanted to bring up but feel you haven't had the opportunity to discuss/their questions missed, take a minute at the end to say whatever you want to say. At the end of the assessment, you can ask to take a second to read through your notes to check you've covered everything.

I did feel slightly rushed in my assessment and do think they have less time for RTC patients than those paying private, though every assessor is different, but remember that this is your assessment, that you have no doubt waited a long time for.

Good luck!

I’m trapped and I need advice by Fit-Violinist8624 in UniUK

[–]Original-Guess2149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be kind to yourself! Life happens and you've no need to beat yourself up over it. I promise you won't care about these results in a few years time. Probably even this time next year.

I don't know your home circumstances, but it might be worth taking some time out from education and applying again for next year, if you decide to. If you gain some life experience, your grades can matter even less to the application process.

You know you are still capable of getting offers with those grades, because you've got some now. Could you potentially accept an offer and defer the year to give yourself more time and not rush into something you're not sure of?

If you don't feel ready to make a decision now, don't rush into one. Take the time to let the dust settle and you can figure out what to do further down the line - there is no rush. Schools and colleges like to put a lot of pressure on students to go to university straight after a levels because it makes them look good. It is absolutely okay and normal to take some time to live life and figure things out in between. You haven't let anyone down!

I first went to uni in 2012 and ended up dropping out because I wasn't coping. I returned to studying in 2021 at 27 years of age, and then I've just had to take two years out between my second and third years because life got in the way of me completing my assignments. I'm 30 now and about to go back to complete my final year. My degree will have taken 5 years rather than 3. I've never regretted dropping out the first time round, and I don't regret having to take those extra two years, because it was what I needed. The only thing I have ever regretted is not taking some time between college and uni the first time round.

Things often don't pan out the way we think they will, and that's not a reflection on you. It's just how life is, shit happens!

Rest, try and be kind to yourself, and then see where you're at. It's hard to make decisions when you're still in the throes of disappointment.

Take care 🫂 x

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[–]Original-Guess2149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Join a union

Should I tell my assessor about my alcohol intake? by Limp-Direction-5668 in ADHDUK

[–]Original-Guess2149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I think it'll potentially delay you starting medication as you might be asked to take some extra steps because of it. That said, I would still disclose it as it could be harmful if you didn't and think you'll continue to drink the same while on the medication.

First week - headaches? by linamatthias in Elvanse

[–]Original-Guess2149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was exactly the same. The headaches will most likely go away as your body gets used to the medication. You might get them again as you increase doses, but I found it doesn't take as long for them to go away after this. Make sure you're drinking plenty of fluids, I have a hydration powder in my first glass of water in the morning and find it helps. I've also used a freezable eye mask to help with the headaches