Can't Keep A Job Because Of My Adhd

[LostOne1985]

Not unless your interests are medical. Name any field... And there are subspecialties within...

Well it seems like whatever I do I can't adapt to the world. I graduated with a bachelors in engineering and want to use my degree but cant stay at a place long enough to be productive.

 

[Ed Norton]

Ok, I understand not everyone tolerates meds.

 

[LostOne1985]

Ok, I understand not everyone tolerates meds.

Yes, I feel hopeless.

 

[Deleted member 28942]

Yes, but I hate how they make me feel. I would rather die than be medicated.

You can talk to a psychiatrist and try to find the right medicine for you. In addition to that (I don't know if you are already in therapy or not) you can get a good therapists to work on these issues. For me EMDR and Prozac help a lot.

 

[LostOne1985]

You can talk to a psychiatrist and try to find the right medicine for you. In addition to that (I...

I guess I get worried if I don't get the medication while I start taking them how I will feel. Or if I will have suicidal thoughts, because I have real young children.

 

[Ed Norton]

There are many creative people with ADHD, unfortunately many jobs and school curricula don't harness the energy. Perhaps with your knowledge you can work on developing something independently and apply for a patent. Work on design ideas, create a portfolio in order to emphasize your creativity to prospective employers. Alternately, if no one appreciates this approach, entrepreneurship may be a good way to go. There's also freelance work on an ad hoc basis for PEs, depending on the specialty. For example, a structural engineer may be required by some contractors for major home renovation. Some things require a PE signoff, of course the analysis has to be done. Mechanical and electrical engineering would probably suit entrepreneurial goals better.

Just a few ideas.

 

[Deleted member 28942]

@LostOne1985 those fears are understandable and common. With a psychiatrists you can discuss them and at the beginning he or she would probably want to check up with you more often until the right medicine and dosage is found. If nothing else you can at least talk to a psychiatrist about your concerns regarding taking medications and see what he has to say. I talked to my doctor and he was very reassuring and that helped me a lot. I have a strong dislike of taking any medications.

 

[LostOne1985]

There are many creative people with ADHD, unfortunately many jobs and school curricula don't harness t...

Thank you I appreciate your feedback. I like cars but hate doing the work on them. I guess it would be something I could pursue with minimal interaction. I like electrical engineering but I don't know squat about electrical things.

 

[LostOne1985]

@LostOne1985 those fears are understandable and common. With a psychiatrists y...

Thanks ill try that but I really dislike doctors because I feel like they just want to give me pills to dismiss the real issues and don't try and get down to the root cause on how I can live a normal productive life. I love life, I love my wife and kids, and the things I have accomplished. On the other hand, I hate how this condition inhibits be from being a normal productive person in society.

 

[Ruby5]

I have ADHD and did most of my life without medication. I used to go through jobs fairly quickly, in doing so figured out what I can and cannot tolerate. I hate dealing with people and having a strict work schedule. I do well working long hours where I call the shots. Jobs I hated: waitress, customer service, cashier, government. Jobs I tolerated: Admin Assistant, data entry. Jobs I thrived in: teacher, store manager, consultant. The other two adults I know with ADHD are accountants, working in unsupervised, non-public contact roles. Good luck finding your fit! It's out there and you'll kill it when you find it

 

[The Albatross]

I am also ADD/ADHD. I tend too (like Friday suggested) to pick jobs/fields where my traits are an asset rather than a disadvantage. I did though receive treatment and test in the normal range now extraordinary circumstances not withstanding. I do not do meds either and nixed sugar and caffeine.

 

[The Albatross]

"Well it seems like whatever I do I can't adapt to the world." My shrink helped me learn how to adapt... so I disagree. Though I hear/read the frustration that what you have attempted so far isn't getting you any progress.