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I wasn't actually on Risperdal myself, but rather on Rissett—which I'm told is essentially the same thing—for about ten months, and it truly did help me. Though, I suppose the speed at which I seemed to recover is a whole separate matter entirely, so I just decided to stop taking it on my own initiative, an action my psychiatrist actually agreed with at the time... looking back on everything now, I realize I made quite a mistake, because I have started taking it again 😢
Angela Wright said:That's because you never actually learned how to study with comprehension. You are essentially the textbook definition of someone who just "crams" and then grinds through rote memorization.
You'd be better off diving deeper into the material. Try studying with someone else so you can actually discuss what you've read. That's the only way it'll stick.
I wouldn't really call myself a nerd, because I guess I do understand the material perfectly fine; I can breeze through math problems and complex equations without much trouble, so it isn't that. It's more like... everything just slips out of my head after a while. It feels as though I have some sort of limited capacity where, every time I try to take in something new, I end up losing a little bit of what I learned before.😕
Greetings to everyone.
I find myself grappling with some rather serious issues regarding my memory and my ability to concentrate, so I suppose I should provide a bit more context to help you understand the situation. Back in high school, I was a fairly mediocre student; I attended a certain high school—honestly, I am almost too embarrassed to even mention which one—where academic rigor was non-existent. Grades didn't really matter, teachers were lenient, and nobody gave a damn about a GPA. I probably studied maybe once a month, if that. On top of that, I fell in with a pretty questionable crowd, and I spent a significant amount of time regularly smoking marijuana, which, as you know, is quite popular among the youth. As graduation approached, I had this sudden realization that I had no interest in what I’d signed up for and that I wasn't going to achieve anything with that mindset. So, after finishing my diploma, I decided to put an end to all that nonsense, turn my life around, and enroll in college. I chose Chemical Engineering, which is what I am currently studying, and I started studying with a level of intensity I had never experienced before, especially since the entrance exams focused heavily on chemistry and math. That was the first time I truly realized that things weren't going to be easy, as I struggled significantly. Still, I managed to get in, despite my high school GPA dragging down my standing. Once I actually started classes, I began studying religiously and even signed up for a speed-reading course. That is when everything really clicked for me, or rather, failed to click. I never actually mastered the technique because I am incredibly easily distracted and simply cannot maintain deep concentration. After passing a few exams, I noticed a pattern: after a certain amount of time passes, I realize I have completely forgotten the material I worked so hard to learn and pass. It remains the same way today. Despite everything, I am passing my exams and don't have any failed credits, but I have to wonder at what cost. I spend entire days just studying and studying, only for eighty percent of it to evaporate from my brain within a few months. Last year, I went to see a doctor and a psychiatrist to explain everything; I underwent various tests, physical exams, and consultations, but everything came back perfectly normal. There was nothing unusual detected, and none of the results showed anything out of the ordinary. In fact, my IQ is well above average, but I suppose that is useless if I just forget everything so rapidly. I have even tried taking Lecithin, but it hasn't helped at all. I can't help but feel that this all stems back to that period when I was using drugs, and that might be the root cause... I considered going to a specialized clinic for more comprehensive testing, but I suspect my current finances won't allow for that. Regardless, I am feeling quite despondent and am in need of some kind of assistance. If anyone here has had similar experiences or perhaps knows of some solutions to these problems... well, I would appreciate it, because I don't think I can continue like this. Thank you in advance.!!!