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farmstudent
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Registered: Mar 2001

posted 03-20-2001 10:36 PM

I am currently a 3rd year pharmacy student and am looking for advice. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. First of all, I entered pharmacy school in August 1997. I had major trouble academically that year (failed about 4 courses). Then my parents decided to get me tested for ADD and I got diagnosed with it in summer of 1998. The following year (1998-99) I failed 1 class. In 1999-2000 I did fine in school, passing all of my classes. However last semester I failed two of my classes. I feel that I don't have too many more chances left before they kick me out of school.

I was wondering if there are any other pharmacy students out there (or pharmacists) who have ADD and are having or had difficulty in pharmacy school. I need some advice, to (1) help ensure that I pass these classes next time I take these courses, and (2) to ensure that I will be able to pass the pharmacy board exam. Most importantly, I also need some additional advice to (3) use this condition to my advantage so that I can make a noteworthy contribution to society once I enter the work force. A friend informed me that people with ADD are supposed to be more creative, however I just don't see how this condition will help me later on, because I honestly don't think I am that creative.

I have talked to some of my friends and one of them said they probably can't help me since they don't have ADD. I would greatly appreciate any wisdom and advice you can contribute in regards to this issue. I feel that the info presented in classes is just too thick and full of details and sometimes I don't know where to start. Thank you in advance.

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Babernethy
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Posts: 609
From:King City, Canada
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 03-21-2001 02:31 PM

The most difficult 2 years of my life were at college....high stress, late nights, study, study, study and poor nutrition. I passed, but barely my first year. Increased my nutrional intake the second year, no Kraft dinner (a college staple food) and did better.
Realized what was missing in my diet after that, started eating better, and got a lot better! Try it and 'see' the world clearly!
I used to be VERY sickly....I now rarely get ill and have far more stamina. When I get a cold, it goes away in 2-3 days. I know people that easily have them for a week and more!
I work about 12 hours EVERY day, and sleep from 9:30 -5:30. I'm wide awake all day long
and I feel great!

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