I've just been diagnosed dyslexic, and find it hard to motivate myself to start assignments. Any advice?

Question

i stare at my books and just can't get focused and motivated to start. It bothers me so much I sometimes sit and cry I'm so frustrated.... HELP

Answer 1

Wow, your doctor is full of ****. Just, wow.

Dyslexia doesn't make sense for the inability to focus. A simple test: bdqp. What does that say? If you can read that and know which sequence it is, you aren't even dyslexic in the right way to effect reading at all. You could have a problem called ADD, or you could have a combination of the two like I did. ADD means you can't focus and get easily distracted, among other things:

Scan these:
http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/add_adhd.htm
http://borntoexplore.org/whatisadd.htm

There is no easy way to deal with ADD, other than learning to cope. For the dyslexia, I just had to grow out of it (but still confuse right and left once in a while) I still don't study well unless I retreat to someplace quiet where there are practically no distractions, like a library. Ritalin is one solution, but you may or may not like its effects. My brother took the stuff and it didn't do a damn thing, but it helps some people.

The only plus side is that you will probably make a good scientist or engineer or artist anything where you need visualization skills. I can't do abstract math, but with a physics problem where there is something to visualize I am faster than blue blazes. I also do photography well enough to get recognized as art, although I lack the coordination or patience for drawing by hand. I can also think in five dimensions, but I haven't found a use. Perhaps you will be an architect or a sculptor? Thomas Edison was probably ADD too.

Remember the trick about going to a library or something to study!

Answer 2

You need to see a psychologist to help you determine what the feelings are: Depression, Anxiety, ???. Or it could very well be that you need some tailored educational services. In any event, having someone you can trust and bounce ideas off of will help.

You don't say how old you are. I am a grandmother and I knew a man who earned his Ph.D. and was a very successful instructor for a large corporation. He had dyslexia and when he was little he spelled his name YMMOT. His father very cruelly called him 'emot'. His name was Tommy, Tom. Dyslexia is not the end of things. You would definitely rather not have it but knowing you do is much better than suffering and not knowing.

Start by getting yourself some solid positive personal support and go from there. Never give up but don't go it alone. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

I am mildly dyslexic myself & have been since my school days when it wasnt even realised that such a condition exsisted. However, I have met & worked with some highly successful people who were ALL dyslexic. My dad was a doctor for 35yrs & was awarded an MBE, he was also mildly dyslexic.

**for example my manager was a qualified consultant anaethetist and director of a large hospital here in leeds, for him it involved over 7yrs hard studying & many many exams. Also the senior nurse manager of the entire ITU was also dyslexic but had over 70 staff to look after.

**People who are dyslexic can be extemely talented why? because we use our brains in a different way to other people, can often see the world from a different perspective.

**YOU!! musn't allow your dyslexia to stop you in your learning process, but its important to enjoy learning as much as possible.

**DONT make excuses just because you have dyslexia, this shouldnt stop you making an effort to learn or stop you from trying at the very least.

**STOP feeling sorry! for yourself, your NOT the only person who has dyslexia and self pitty wont help you anyway. Be positive you can study I believe totally that you can.

**Only you CAN motivate yourself!!

Best Wishes to you (hope I wasnt too harsh?) IR

Answer 4

well you have started by asking on here

i was diagnosed at 15 year old
it's great to know exactly what wrong to move forward
have you had the red green glasses yet?

they really do help

if you have some one close to you who can be positive in their approach to help you with your assignments that's even better

get them to read some of the work your doing out to you

and take your time
what ever you do don't fret
believe me i thought it was the be all and end all when i got diagnosed

i just means you need a little more time that's all

there's nothing wrong with you at all
just your brain and eyes are not communicating in order for you to read anything with out the odd letter looking as though it's back to front

don't worry too much

you will find a system that works great for you as i did
being unique is better than normal i say

Answer 5

peopel with dsylexia are gifted, you just have some stigmatism associated with it., you sound like you were ok with it at first but now youve been told you have something your acting like a hypocondriac (i mean all this nicely by the way) your acting in a subconcious way that you associate with dyslexia...

some of the brightest people are dyslexic by the way, did you know that einstein was dyslexic?

so many actors out there are dyslexic and great inventors too, even sporting personalities. if you want a full list of them il give you one. you just need to sit down and forget that you have dyslexia, and try get motivated. maybe you need to read more about what you are trying to write about. im sat here about to engage in an essay but i dont have a clue about what im writing so im just not motivated...

hope that helps and cheer up!

(yes my closest friend is dyslexic)

Answer 6

Don't Worry About It!!! You are still the same person and nothing in your life has changed. So why are you letting that news get to your head. You re thinking that people with dyslexia can't do things when in fact they can do so much more!!! Tom Cruise has dyslexia and he still reads his lines so that he can perform when he needs to. He doesn't let that stop him from doing his job. Its your responsibility to motivate yourself into doing your work. Life won't stand still waiting for you to get your act together. Just go back to the old regular routine you'll be all right!!!

Answer 7

Having Dyslexia may not have much to do with your lack of motivation. But my son was recently diagnosed with it and we contacted a Davis Dyslexia Correction provider that we found on the web at: http://www.dyslexia.com/

She has been very helpful in helping him learn to cope with this disability.

Good Luck in all you do - I am sure you will be just fine - have faith in yourself.

Answer 8

Don't worry your not the only one that has dyslexic. I was told the same thing when I was in 4th class. the best thing think to do is keep tell youself that you are still the same person and Don't let thigs get you down

Answer 9

What were you like the day before you were diagnosed? The diagnosis is a label, it hasn't changed anything, you are just as able. When it comes to assignment time forget your diagnosis and concentrate on your work.

Answer 10

Hey. yeah i'm sorry some people are being soo lame about you being dyslexic. i have it, i struggle every day. if you have a special ed teacher or a teacher your close to. ask for help. it really makes a difference to be helped. am you wont feel soo alone.
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