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Old Apr 22, 2012, 10:59 AM
bipolarmedstudent bipolarmedstudent is offline
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Originally Posted by Midnightmoon View Post
I am studying anatomy and physiology right now and I am having trouble concentrating. To many rushing thoughts. What do you do to help you concentrate?
Study 'actively'. Make flashcards. Come up with questions and answer them. Draw diagrams. Doing active things when you study helps keep your mind from wandering.
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age: 23

dx:
bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS

current meds:
depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements

past meds:
ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft

other:
individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis