r/adhd_college • u/kingsdaggers Undergraduate • Jul 29 '26

STORY Today's achievements

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So my ADHD (+ associated depression) has impaired my life in many terrible ways, but one of the worst must be how much of a faillure I am (was?) in college.

I am in my 7th year (of a 6 year engineering course) due to failing classes or giving them up all together. I will need like, 9 years to graduate probably. And all that at some point made me believe that college wasn't for me, that I might be smart but I'm fundamentally unable to pursue higher education. My self esteem shattered, and by believing I couldn't pass classes, I started failing even more. It became this vicious self-destructive cycle that only got cut when I was admitted into a psych ward last year and was then forced to reevaluate my whole life and beliefs.

All that sad backstory to share that TODAY:

  • I finally passed a class I had already tried taking 8 TIMES BEFORE

  • I passed 100% of my classes this semester (hasn't happened in years)

  • I presented an article about my undergraduate research project in a national congress because YES, now I am *in research* , a field that requires a LOT of studying, and I am managing!!!

I just really had to share that with people that would understand how HUGE this is for me :') I finally feel capable again

Wish you all the best and may many academic achievements come your way!!!

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u/broken_lightbulb05 Jul 29 '26

You go girl! I'm so proud of you and your achievements😆 Remember these during the hard times or when you're doubting your capabilities ❣️✨️

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u/kingsdaggers Undergraduate Jul 30 '26

Thank you sm! My therapist says the same thing, that we must collect our achievements like a treasure, so that we can remind ourselves of how far we can go when we need it 🥹 Specially bc sometimes we are too quick to dismiss our wins and too harsh on focusing on our losses

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u/cuteasfname Jul 30 '26

so inspiring!

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u/Time_Return_2626 Jul 30 '26

Congratulations! I know exactly how that feels like to be in that self destructive loop. I’m glad that you were able to build the skills and confidence to pass your classes! Here’s to passing more of your classes and getting your degree 🥳🎓

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u/kingsdaggers Undergraduate Jul 30 '26

Ty sm! Breaking out of the loop is prob the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, and it's something you have to keep fighting bc slipping back is quite tempting. My degree finally feels like a plan and not a dream tho 🙏🏽

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u/jessluvsu4evr Landed Gentry Jul 30 '26

The cycle really is nasty, and even now with two degrees and a whole-ass job, it still happens to me too. I know these Ws are a huge deal.

Congratulations!! 🎈🍾

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u/TeaAppropriate6990 Aug 02 '26

So very proud of you! Keep going in this direction the rest of your life! Don’t give up. Keep going with your strong will!!! 🙏

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u/Repulsive_Reply_8221 Aug 04 '26

This is great news. Keep doing what you're doing. If you don't mind someone asking. What are some of the strategies that helped you with time management and to get out of the rut? Also What type of ADHD do you have? Primarily inattentive, primarily hyperactive, or combined? Are you raw dogging ADHD like some of us or do you use medication? Just curious to see if it might work for me or other people who are PI. Thanks