educational psych - school failure

Hi. I'm looking for help with what could possibly be mild ADD or a learning disorder that seems to have developed in the last several years (or maybe no one really noticed until now?)... where do I go? I am not real sure about this, but despite all my good intentions I am not getting to where I want to be by now. There's something there, but whether it's a concentration problem, self-defeating behavior or simple laziness I don't know...

I've heard of educational psychologists but can't seem to find a directory or information on the subject. I got kicked out of school but am supposed to return in March/April... however it will just happen again if I don't get this taken care of.

Also, just FYI, I realized I have ongoing depression, and have been taking celexa for 2 months. I haven't had any serious negative thoughts since, and haven't had any crying spells either. I don't notice a huge difference but my girlfriend says she does, definitely. I didn't see anyone to get the prescription (jobless/broke/uninsured), I just got ahold of them on my own. I mention it because I've heard that being real depressed can affect your concentration abilities, and I was definitely bummin in school...

I'm 26 and live in the SF Bay / Silicon Valley area

If anyone has any comments or suggestions I'd really appreciate them. Thank you

Replies:

Re:educational psych - school failure, by Mike Night HaShev , 01/05/02 Re:educational psych - school failure, by Barry Lillie, School Psychologist, 01/08/02 Re:educational psych - school failure, by D. B. S., 01/10/02

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