I want to be normal
I wish I was normal and didn't have NVLD. It's sucks to know that everything an average person would excel at doing, it's like an obstacle for me. I never knew I had NVLD until my mom said she had it. She was tested, but it wasn't a confirmed diagnosis. We both share the same difficulties with learning, understanding the world around us, and having to think differently. For me, though, it's so hard to accomplish anything. I'll study for hours and hours, something I never did before, and I still get a below average score on a simple test. When I was studying, I did very well. It's just that testing isn't for me. I've been a straight A&B student, but simple math from high school is difficult? It doesn't even sound right to say that. I just graduated high school and took easy courses, so why am i struggling with the same material.
I feel so dumb that I'm not sure if I could accomplish my dream of becoming a nurse. I haven't even started college, and so far, I can't do the simplest of the test. Everyone I know gets high testing scores, has perfect grammar, great communication skills, etc, but for me, I can't do anything if that. I honestly am giving up on myself. No one can say they have faith in me. On top of that, I don't have faith in myself. I've known I have had NVLD since 9th grade. I have every symptom and definitely know i have ADHD (not tested for it, though). It seems my cognitive and functioning skills have gotten worse. I can't remember anything anymore. It feels like my brain has completely given up . Countless hours of studying and learning hasnt gotten me anywhere. I'm known for being "awkward" or "slow," and at other times, I choose to be a mute to prevent further embarrassment. I have no clue how I can survive college and life in general. I also don't have anyone to talk to/help me either even though I've asked others to. At this point, I'm just a lost cause.
This is my first post in this community, and I apologize for the rant.