My cognitive situation is pretty strange. I started out strong - always did really well academically in high school in terms of GPA and standardized test scores. I didn’t have to try hard at all in academics in high school. Still did pretty well in undergrad. But I always knew I was different, and I think things have been getting progressively worse. I think I have deficits in processing speed, working and long term memory, and certain kinds of motivation (to really dig into details of a topic). Also social skills. I also have few hobbies or interests. I used to be extremely motivated and hardworking which largely compensated for these deficits. But now I feel lost, without a purpose in life, and even these strengths seem to have disappeared for now. People would tell me that I’m good at asking questions and making connections. Verbal information is also easier for me to process than mathematical. Does anyone have ideas for employment options? I just really doubt whether I can keep up with the pace of most jobs in this world. My training is in data science but I haven’t managed to really retain what I’ve learned. I’m torn between fighting these cognitive issues and just accepting it and looking for menial jobs or attempting to go on disability. All my friends are so smart and successful and this whole experience has just been soul crushing.
I’ve considered becoming a therapist because I think that might be a good fit for my strengths in verbal and holistic thinking, and asking questions and making connections. I would have to spend significant time re-training for that though.
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I would like to answer your question “Does anyone have ideas for employment option?” but I think you know your strengths better than any of us. If you have difficulties with cognitive abilities maybe a manual labor job would best suit you? If your cognitive symptoms are severe enough there is always the possibility of disability as you mentioned as well. IDK.
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I wonder the same about myself. With my cognitive issues, I can’t work. I wonder what else we can do
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