Is there something wrong with me?

Parents Forum Learning Differences and Challenges - LD, ADHD
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My whole life, I’ve always been a little behind. When I say this, I’m not talking about behind the average. I’m a little above average, but within that group of advanced students I’m always dead last (at least it seems that way).
Last year, I finally figured out how to study properly with minimum extra effort… I got enough sleep and what not and I did well.
But this year, I’m struggling. I’m taking hard classes and I’m so lost and confused. I put so much effort in, yet my results are either really good or a total fail. It’s not even in the hard classes, I’m inconsistent in easy classes too. What’s wrong with me? Other people say they dont study and what not, but at least they fall in the Bs rather than a flat 70 on a quiz. I’m so lost…

Recently,I’ve noticed that I skip lines on tests and what not (unintentionally). I thought I had dyslexia or ADHD but I really dont. I’m not sure why this happens, I get about 5-7 hours of sleep per night which is more than my other friends. Yet I’m still the hot mess who is constantly tired… I’m so confused. Why can’t I perform like them when I’m trying hard? I’ve gotten and tutor and talked to my teachers… but I’m still so lost. I’m somehow still forgetful and not as sharp.

I’m really worried by my inconsistency as of late…not to mention the additional pressure my parents are putting on me bc my school allows them to track every single assignment in my gradebook.

And I only have a little bit of time to improve or else my college admissions could be at stake.

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“I thought I had dyslexia or ADHD but I really dont.”

How do you know that? Meet with your guidance counselor, and ask to set up formal screening for LDs. The psychologist who handles the testing should be able to help you identify your areas of strengths and weaknesses.

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My daughter is dyslexic, and she routinely skipped lines too until she was diagnosed and we developed strategies to prevent it (such as covering text with a paper or pencil and moving it one line at a time). There are other symptoms and strategies for addressing them, but you can’t do anything until you’re tested and figure out what’s going on.