I don't cope, at least not well. I'm looking at filing for disability because my brain fog is so bad, between the meds and the fact that I went untreated for several decades. You probably have a much better shot at recovering and continuing your education because (I'm assuming) you are young and your brain has more 'elasticity' so to speak.
Some things you can do are to keep lists and make notes (I am the Post-it note Queen!!), set alarms on your smartphone as reminders to help keep you on track, and repeat important things OUT LOUD to yourself. For example, say you've made an appointment to see your professor about an assignment and tell yourself "I am seeing Prof. Smith at one o'clock on Friday August 22nd". For some reason, talking to ourselves aloud like this can help us reinforce our memory and remember things we might not otherwise recall.
Just a few thoughts. Wishing you well!
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