Ever since I started a new job last year, I’ve been having these problems. I work in retail. I’m constantly making mistakes, I’m unfocused, forgetful, bad at organisation and using initiative, and sometimes struggling to hear or understand what people are saying to me. Like I don’t hear their words or they don’t register in my head. I’m also having trouble making conversation with my colleagues which is making it difficult to build a relationship with them.
It’s normal to make mistakes, but I am making them constantly and it often causes a great deal of frustration and embarrassment for me, as well as irritation for my colleagues.
I’ve tried to brush it off as me being naturally clumsy person that is very shy and introverted. But I feel like it’s something more than that, because I’m having genuine communication issues too when it comes to hearing and understanding what I’m being told.
Have you considered seeing a doctor about possibly having ADHD or something related?
ADHD is definitely a possibility. I have it and can relate to those issues. However stress, anxiety and fatigue can also cause problems like this without there being an underlying condition like ADHD. Definitely agree on seeking professional help though, if that’s possible.
I am not profressional but maybe ADHD or lack of focus/too many distractions. You should talk to your friends/family if not maybe a professional. And also dont be too harsh on yourself everyone makes mistakes albeit some more than others maybe you just need some good habits or a cooping mechanism. Have a good day and cheer up bro.
Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it :)
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Have you had a regular checkup lately? If you have the means to do so that would be a good place to start. A blood test could very easily rule out the stuff that’s simplest to fix, like a vitamin deficiency. Be sure to emphasize to the doctor that these are new symptoms interfering with your job if you feel like they’re brushing you off.
If the physical stuff all comes back OK then you might want to see a psychiatrist or psychologist to get their opinion, because a ton of stuff can cause the symptoms you mention.
Carbon monoxide, or if your job exposes you to cleaning chemicals that could be improperly diluted regularly. If you haven’t considered diet and exercise that’s a thing.
I often will dissociate when in a new work environment and it causes these symptoms. It will also feel like I’m not really the one moving my body, everything is far away/in a cave, and I’ll get incredibly startled by any person coming through a door or turning a corner. First time it happened at work when I was a teenager I sat in my car for 30 minutes after work because I didn’t think it would be safe to drive. It felt like I was intoxicated.
I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and then later autism
I struggle with similar symptoms regularly. For me the culprit is boring old anxiety. I know how to relax. I know I am not in danger. Anxious brain gonna do anxious brain stuff. Not saying this is your solution, but it sounds very close to my experience. Just like they say drowning doest look like it does in the movies, anxiety can present in many ways. Therapy is a really good thing. If you feel weird about that, I’d say (forgive the woo woo) just go for a walk every day for a week. Sounds like your brain needs a break. Love to you boss. Times tuff.
Seconding this. My anxiety behaves very similarly when I’m in stressful situations. New jobs have definitely shown to be that for me.
Not saying that is what OP has but sounds so similar.
if you judge a fish by how it climbs a tree it will live it’s whole life believing that it’s stupid.
It’s retail. Make as many mistakes as you need to. Allow yourself the space to make mistakes. You’re fine :). Idk if this helps.
This is just suggestions. Try not crucifice yourself too much. Talk with your parents , close friends and search for a psychologist. This probably can help you and give you a possibility to feel more ““relax””. Nobody are perfect and we have different problems/struggles. I wish you all the best
every time i have any stress i become like this, also a bad case of butterfingers. i think it has to do with stress and add/adhd.
Do you have ADD?
Cause this sounds like my ADD to be honest…
That’s adhd, bud. Go talk to a psychologist to be sure.
Imo, it sounds like you have anxiety that you could manage until taking a new job that is maybe out of your comfort zone. Another thing I thought of, an ex-partner of mine had, is dyspraxia which has similar symptoms to what you’re describing.
