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@tehjessica Honestly, just try to get into a routine of things to do whenever you get your meds.

Brains are weird and everyone is different. Some people take medication and still struggle with certain aspects of the disorder.

For example, without medication I cannot focus on one task until it's "done", especially if there's multiple tasks to do. However, with medicine, I can focus, but sometimes get focused on the wrong thing like hobbies and pleasure activities vs "work" or required tasks.

Ive also struggled socially because before medication, I'd barely get *anything* done in a timely manner. Work, hobby, or otherwise. Now sometimes I get stuff done as I said before, but it's sometimes the wrong thing to get done. Not to mention that if I get too involved in a task or project, I have a tendency to stop socializing as much, causing riffs in friendships.

I don't mean to scare you into thinking that the medication *won't* work, but that there's more to it than just medication. You might need to write down a lot of stuff so you can remember. Set reminders to change tasks if you need to switch between work and play.

What helps me actually get started on a task or project, is that I logically think about how much effort is required and how long it would take and say to myself "once it's done, it's done and I don't have to do it again, at least not right now". This might not help for careers in retail or such cause there's neverending, repeating tasks so I can't really offer advice for that unfortunately, as I'm unemployed and only have to deal with personal or everyday tasks.

Oh, also, after you start taking your medication, you might talk a lot. As seen here.🤣just don't talk too long or you won't get anything done.

Good luck. It's been hard, but overall way better with medication. But don't lean on *only* medication.

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