[dsmith]

Arrrgh... that’s the only way I can describe how I’m feeling right now!!!!!!!

Each morning I wake up at around 6:45. This is definitely an improvement from before, when I used to wake up at 8am.

However, it’s usually with a sense of anxiety and dread that makes it hard to focus / get anything done all day.

I was feeling good because 2 weeks ago I found 2 areas that interested me greatly: foreign languages and education. It’s been hard though - at a high level, it seemed reassuring. This would be a fresh start, and a change from my previous industry – financial services.

However, I now find myself stuck in “analysis paralysis.” I spend all day poring over articles on education and foreign language interpretation. Great information, but I feel no closer to landing a job. Also, I get easily distracted; once I start applying for a job I think, “I wonder what’s going on over at Facebook or Twitter.” Then two hours go by - I'm tired and worn out but no closer to achieving what I’d set out to do.

I’ve also met with some folks in the industry. I feel these discussions are meaningless, however, since I don’t have a clear sense of what I can do in this field.

Again, I’m glad that I’m waking up early, and that I have at least a rough idea of what I want to do. This Bipolar disorder and ADHD is making it very difficult to move forward, but I will continue “fighting the good fight.”

What are your coping mechanisms for your ADHD? Sounds like you could use some good ones.

Personally, I like to put timers/alarms on my phone. If I'm using my phone to browse stuff, I put the timer/alarm on and then it annoys the crap out of me. Even if I'm on my laptop, that technique works for me. Stops me from browsing random sites.

[Shazerac]

I hear ya. Sometimes there is so much searching and analysis you can do before it’s time take action. My grandmother used to say “well DO something, even if it’s wrong!” We can learn by mistakes as much as success. The only way you will know if this path is for you is if you walk it.