What is happening to my memory?!
Question: OK. I am an engineering student. I was a very good performer. I was the best in class. I could study for the entire semester in just a few day and could actually recall it during exams. My overall performance was really good. I had earned the nickname "Information Powerhouse" because I could answer on most topics. But lately I cannot remember most things. I cannot study or concentrate and my performance is going down. My parents spend a lot of money on my studies, I really don't want to disappoint them and I have like one more year remaining. What is wrong with me? I've seen a psychiatrist but that did not help. How can I convince him that I really have a problem. Should I ask him to give me methylphenidate or adderall? How can I convince him that I won't misuse the drugs? What is wrong with me? All answers are welcome.
Answers: OK. I am an engineering student. I was a very good performer. I was the best in class. I could study for the entire semester in just a few day and could actually recall it during exams. My overall performance was really good. I had earned the nickname "Information Powerhouse" because I could answer on most topics. But lately I cannot remember most things. I cannot study or concentrate and my performance is going down. My parents spend a lot of money on my studies, I really don't want to disappoint them and I have like one more year remaining. What is wrong with me? I've seen a psychiatrist but that did not help. How can I convince him that I really have a problem. Should I ask him to give me methylphenidate or adderall? How can I convince him that I won't misuse the drugs? What is wrong with me? All answers are welcome.
Firstly, how old are you? You could be suffering from student anxiety block, a common problem amongst high achievers which occurs due to the pressure to keep up those stats or simple burn out from same?
Sounds like you need a break badly to let your batteries recharge. Make sure you keep enough time to relax and enjoy yourself as all work and no play makes not only a dull person but potentially a really stressed sick one!
Also how supportive are your parents/tutors etc... in monitoring that you get enough