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Old Sep 05, 2012, 02:09 PM
Anonymous32507
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That's a lot all at one time. I agree with the others, why not see what these prospective employers could offer you, and if it would be a better fit.

Plus school, and new dx, new meds. That is a lot on your plate, might be contributing to the lack of focus as well.

I have lack of focus often, get overwhelmed easy, and have problems making decisions.

Maybe there is a way you can break this into small chunks, try not to dwell on the overall picture, but just what is right in front of you that moment. I'm not saying abandon the big picture, just maybe have it as the background theme, like on your computer screen, with all the small icons in the forefront.

I think I would approach it this way.. job and interviews.. do them, see what happens and how you feel, and then make the choice. You have a job at the moment so you have a little time to figure out what you really want.

The school... again I would focus on what is right at the moment and not dwell on if I can or can't do it. Just focus on the project that is right now. Then the next and the next. Maybe trying to set routine study habits and finding ways to organize this might help. I know you said you are having trouble focusing (and I keep saying focus ) so that's a bit challenging. Hopefully that will start to improve again for you quickly. There are also lots of apps if you have a cell phone to help keep organized and might help you keep focused. Evernote is a good one.

And then dealing with a new dx, meds ect, same thing small pieces at a time. Are you tracking your moods with a mood chart? In the beginning this can be very helpful, you can track your moods and the meds at the same time, it can really help you work out any patterns with the bipolar, and how the meds are helping.

I hope you figure this all out. And that you don't have too much trouble, just trust in yourself to know what is best for you, whether that be continuing with school or not, taking a break from it even. And your work, I hope something pans out.

Mindfulness might be a big help. I don't know if you already practice this or not.
is a pretty good video.

Welcome to PC , nice to have you here!

Last edited by Anonymous32507; Sep 05, 2012 at 02:53 PM.
Thanks for this!
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