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I am sorry, because I use to post on this site all the time because I couldn't understand what i read. I figured out what it was, and it was A.D.D. I drank coffee today and all of a sudden I was able to read 50 pages of history text in less than 2 hours and get 100%... Without coffee it would take me 6-7 hours to study and still not get an A. Today was the first time I was able to concentrate! I can imagine what the A.D.D medicine will do!

I actually felt normal like the majority of the students to be able to focus and study without moving around! Thanks guys for the support and now I am ready to cope with this and hopefully pass nursing school later on in life.

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Er...did you receive a diagnosis from a psychiatrist? If I'm not mistaken, coffee and ADD meds don't mix.

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It helped me focus and concentrate, it was unbelievable. I was retaining everything i read so fast. I actually got things done and I felt so organized. I'm pretty sure A.D.D medication can help concentration. When I can't focus I drink coffee and it works for me. Not in my head either, I always use to cry because I couldn't focus in class...

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it doubled posted lag..............

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Coffee is great, NO-xplode is awesome! I don't have ADD but I too find energy drinks to be a great focus factor

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Please see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and help. Coffee is not the best thing for you when used too much for the caffeine content. Always be careful of what you take into your body.

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caliotter is right, I dont have an issue with focus but use coffee and other energy drinks to add an edge. But seeing as you have an ongoing issue with focus, you should consult your PCM and lets hope they can help you carry down a path of success.

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i am a learning disabled nursing student, but i am doing very well!

there are measures which can taken for you to succeed, but you need to see your physician for referrals and proper help. psychologists, psychiatrist/your own doc, can put together a plan to help you reach your max potential.

another thing to consider, and i mean this with love and care, is that not everyone can be a nurse. some people do not have the ability to understand specific subjects, and this is not a sign of being 'dumb' or not good enough. some people are great engineers, but they could not become a nurse.

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Specializes in CNA.

Way to go. Can't wait for the reports on greenies and blow.

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Way to go. Can't wait for the reports on greenies and blow.

:redbeathe

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Specializes in Gyn/STD clinic tech.

you know what is sad? i had to ask my husband what blow was. i said "honey, you lived in la for awhile, so you saw a lot of drugs right?"(he probably did a few too, but we do not discuss that) his response "ummm, yeah, why do you ask?" me "what is blow?" he responded with the correct drug name, meanwhile he laughed. i am not so illegal drug savvy, i guess. i am having difficulty understanding why people do not seem to want to seek medical attention. add/adhd can be treated and controlled with rx medications and coping strategies, yet people seem so gung ho about using excessive amounts of caffeine and energy drinks..ahh well.

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Way to go. Can't wait for the reports on greenies and blow.

I know what blow is (only because I saw the Johnny Depp movie of the same name) but what are greenies? I am only aware of the dog treats called Greenies.

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