u/No-Base8204

I'm a transfer and a Psychology major.

I don't like how the AAR looks. It needs to be more compact.

Is there a recommended way of the order you should do your classes as a psych major at UMGC? Like a template or something?

I prefer the design that my old community college used to keep track of classes and progress way more!

Am I better of making a table of my progress in Google Sheets?

I just started 40 mg today finally.

Before I was taking 25 mg. (took it for basically 4 weeks, unsure if it's helping)

I think it's reasonable to assume that I might start seeing benefits in (or within) two weeks?

Would suck if I have to wait a whole month to see changes.

Anyone here have success at 40mg?

Unsure if my psychiatrist will increase the dosage to 60 or 80mg because I'm bipolar. (ADHD meds always comes with risk of mania)

I started Strattera (Atomoxetine) 25 mg almost four weeks ago. Unsure if it's helping or not.

My old psychiatrist said it takes a month to work. (I wonder if I need two more weeks?)

I wonder if I need to go up to 40 mg or maybe even 80 mg. What's the normal amount time to be on a dose before increasing it?

My real concern is I am sensitive ADHD meds. I experience heart palpitations. Fortunately Magnesium Oxide helped a bit. This week I started taking Vitamin D with it and I think my palpitations are gone?

I'm just worried going up to 40mg (or higher doses) will make my side effects come back.

I thought maybe since I'm sensitive to ADHD meds that maybe I don't need a "high dose" for it to be therapeutic.

I'm a undergrad with zero work experience.

I'm interested in working entry-level desk jobs for the time being. (I have chronic back pain unfortunately)

The job I mentioned in the title is for a Concierge job.

I'm not sure what I'm getting into.

Per Diem isn't the same as PRN or on-call?

I assume I get to choose my own hours but I wish I knew how far in advance.

I guess my main concern is my health, I often have to see a doctor or a specialist so this sounds like a scheduling nightmare.

Also, is it okay to ask if there's an opportunity for the job to have a set schedule in the future? (switching from per diem to regular part-time if that's the right terminology)

I've been struggling to find an entry level part-time desk job. (I have chronic back-pain)

Plus I can't drive yet. (I struggle so much with focusing I delayed going to driving school until I got an ADHD diagnosis and is placed on working ADHD med. I just Strattera, an non-stimulant, three weeks ago)

Fortunately I was able to start volunteering twice a week (just two hours at a time) but it's not enough.

I feel the need to be busy because it helps with my depression.

I hate being stuck at home too. I find going out is one of the best things for my depression and understimulation.

Also I don't have many hobbies to do at home. Unsure if it's because depression getting in the way or because I'm understimulated. Maybe Strattera will help?

Still, having fun 24/7 would drive me crazy. It wouldn't be fulfilling and I would get bored of it.

I want to be productive. I guess being busy with school and work is very important for me.

I just having trouble figuring out more ways to be more busy.

I saw a recent comment thread about it in an ADHD subreddit.

Something about GLP-1s it can affect dopamine, your brain's reward center, and ADHD stimulant meds. (Unsure about non-stimulants however)

I have been on Wegovy before and now I'm currently taking Zepbound. (both are GLP-1s)

I admit I'm not sure if I'm experiencing anhedonia or just chronic depression (the latter I think is from untreated ADHD and because my life is very understimulating) but I just wanted to mention this so others can see.

I'm talking about stuff like being a Human Resources Assistant Intern, Research Assistant Intern, nonprofit roles, etc. (feel free to give more ideas)

Is it too late to look for summer internships?

I did check out the Handshake App earlier this week but wasn't able to find anything nearby. Although, I was able to find a couple of remote HR Internships.

But are remote internships a thing? (I want to avoid being scammed) I thought entry-level remote jobs don't really exist. But maybe it's different for internships?

I guess I should mention I am looking for an paid internship role.

I was wondering because I am looking for internships on Handshake and they are looking for Psychology (I plan to major in this) and related majors.

On my resume all I got is my General Studies A.A and my High School Diploma.

I'm worried this will turn off employers/recruiters because they think I'm the wrong major.

They won't know the truth unless they interview me.

Am I over thinking things?

This has never happened before. (I started receiving benefits at the end of last year)

I freaked out a little bit because it was too high. It was around the same amount as my first deposit. (almost as much as my first deposit a few months ago, the backpay one I think it's called, the amount is almost $3000)

I checked my Social Security portal and didn't see anything about it either.

So I'm sure this is a mistake. I plan to call my local SSA tomorrow. But is there anything I can do about it now?

How is the money supposed to be taken back? How many business days would it take once the process started.

I saw like three for the Human Resources Intern position that seems interesting to me.

I literally downloaded the app and signed up Handshake today so I'm still learning.

But I'm just worried about being scammed. I thought entry level remote jobs aren't really thing.

But I thought it would be different since it's a paid internship? Hopefully I'm right to be optimistic.

I just graduated with my associates in general studies from community college this month.

My concern is I wanted to use my psychology degree to pursue non-clinical careers. (human resources, marketing, etc)

I also did think about the potential of going into research. (as a research assistant for example)

But does it matter if I get Bachelor's of Arts or Science?

I guess my biggest concern is struggling because isn't Psychology B.S harder than B.A? Because of the STEM classes?

I have been searching an entry level desk job for several months now because I struggle with chronic back pain.

I have no work experience.

I just graduated this month with my General Studies A.A from community college finally.

I have done a little bit of volunteer work (but it only adds up to 2.5 months) but no internships yet.

I don't think my resume is the issue because I already done a couple of job interviews.

I'm not sure if the issue is the jobs I'm looking for are too competitive for me. (I mainly look for receptionist or front desk positions, or administrative/office assistant positions)

I'm kind of worried I need one year of volunteer experience or something.

I'm considering getting my bachelor's through UMGC. (mainly because I have been doing online classes since I don't have my driver's license yet due to health reasons)

From my understanding classes at UMGC are primarily asynchronous?

I recently graduated from my local community college. (General Studies A.A)

I also took my psychology classes asynchronously too.

What are assignments and assessments/exams like?

What if I need tutoring?

I was planning on becoming a half-time student so I can also work part-time.

I'm having a hard time.

I was understimulated before I'm a part-time student who was taking two classes online and asynchronous. They weren't time-consuming either.

I'm looking for my first job and been struggling to find to a desk job (looking for one because I have back pain) for a number of reasons. (distance because I can't drive, having enough hours so Uber is worth it, also wanting to work 20-24 hours a week, etc)

I'm trying to see if I can volunteer locally. I was volunteering remotely but I didn't like it. I did consider trying to find another remote volunteer position but I want something to get me out of the house.

I don't have many hobbies because of I find them boring and understimulating. (maybe depression and anhedonia plays a role)

I'm sure the real issue is my understimulation is because I'm unmedicated.

I guess what I should ask it what has helped you deal with understimulation during times like this? Especially when/if you are unmedicated.

EDIT: I'm not sure how long it will take to start volunteering. I may only be able to do it twice a week due to my transportation issues.

Unsure how to spend most of my time until I can start working too.

A follow-up question would it matter if it's debit or credit? (In this case it's for a debit card but now I'm wondering for future reference)

EDIT: What about refunds?

EDIT 2: Do you still receive notifications when an transaction was attempted? (declined?) And the amount and other related information?

I'm unemployed and living with my parents.

I'm broke right now.

But I thought that maybe because I have SSI that I might be eligible for them to waive the application fee.

But the time is ticking. My applications are due June 1st.

I'm not sure how long the process would take even if it was eligible.

I was hoping this will help make exfoliating easier.

I have too much free time and being understimulated is making me depressed.

I was having a hard time during the semester (I'm a part-time student) but now that I am on summer break I'm not doing so well.

I'm extremely bored! It's mentally painful.

I unfortunately don't have any hobbies. I lost interest in the last few years. I blame anhedonia. But I now think untreated ADHD plays a role too.

I would volunteer but I can't drive yet. (I delayed driving school because of my focus problems and decided I will wait until I'm on a working medication)

I don't see my psychiatrist until next month. They wanted me to try Strattera next. They wanted to focus on other symptoms at moment like my issues with sleep.

I'm just having a really hard time with being understimulated all the time. Is there anything I can do about it as I wait to be on medication?

I finally stopped Qelbree 11 days ago.

Drastic improvement in heart palpitations but I think there might be some lingering side effects. That or maybe the medication had a negative lasting impact on my health.

It sucks because my psychiatrist wanted me to try Strattera next. (next month because we are focusing on other symptoms/issues at the moment)

The heart palpitations aren't scary that I think I'm gonna die or have heart attack. It seems mild but it's still there.

I'm debating if I should go to a cardiologist on my own.

I made mistake of not informing my psychiatrist earlier this week because I "thought" my heart palpitations have stopped because it wasn't extreme/scary anymore. I don't know what's normal anymore.

I'm just stressed because I'm having a hard time with executive dysfunction and focusing (and in turn depression) that I just want an ADHD med to work. Especially because I'm trying to get a job.

EDIT: I wouldn't be surprised if I just need a beta blocker.

Is that even a thing? To be prescribed one to take an ADHD med?