13713 wrote: » Best of luck. Without getting into detail I am in the same situation you are and I can promise you that if you approach your studies in earnest and back off when you have hit either extreme you should be fine. Acknowledge when your manic state takes over and realize that thinking you know the material well enough and actually knowing the material are two different things. ADD can be taken care of with a strict schedule that without fail has to be followed. Flashcards carried around in your pocket, laptop case, office drawer and car so that no matter where you go you have quick access to material helps out immensely. I do not want to go into detail about the depth of your bipolar but just be aware that feeling as though you know something and riding a high versus being able to take a practice test or reviews proving you have retained the knowledge is crucial to fulfilling your goals. Also do not go in taking your test if you know you’re having a bad day, if you fail it feels far worse than if you failed while maintaining the feeling the rest of the world considers "normal" I know for a fact you can do this as I am living proof that even with these challanges it can be done.
kerx wrote: » Whereas, reading a book page-after-page, I sometimes find myself just reading the words. After about two or three paragraphs I catch myself and realize that I didn't even grasp the knowledge, I was just reading the words and day-dreaming.
