Posted by misty99 on March 2, 2002, at 7:39:15
In reply to Re: Noa - Questions regarding a post from 1/01, posted by trouble on March 1, 2002, at 20:21:18
Hi Trouble,
> I liked that old post you posted.
> You mentioned you have LD/ADD, does LD refer to learning disability? I have these diagnoses too, and haven't seen any threads about them so far.Yup!
>I was just wondering how the learning disability >affected your life, I have lots of problems >w/information processing and it makes me seem >unbelievably stupid sometimes, and foolish in >public.
How much time do you have as I could go on for hours:))? I have problems with visual and auditory processing, organization, and fine motor skills. I definately know the feeling of looking stupid. What's worse is the people who should be more understanding are laughing at you instead of with you.
>I've learned to laugh at my mistakes, but would >really like to get a college degree, but not if >it's a lost cause, and was just wondering if you've had any experience w/ that?
Definately not. I got a college degree back in the days when LD wasn't in anybody's vocabulary. Try and pick a place that suits your learning style. If you learn one way and the classes aren't taught to the way you learn, then it's going to be more difficult than usual.
I have considered returning for a master's degree but I feel my med problems are more of a barrier than my LD/ADD.
Hope this helps and let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Misty
> trouble
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