Hi, I have had some problems at past jobs in that i get very anxious and sometimes paraniod and at these times i can start being suspitious of everybody, easily wound up, very distracted and damright stupid and un-friendly as i for instance people speaking to me have double meanings. I know i will get like this again and last year my uni said i was dyslexic with very very slow working memory and processing speed which explains why i started to do such stupid things at work and made so many mistakes. Does anyone have advice for whether i should tell work i apply to at any point what i will be like? rather than them gradually finding out getting anoid at me, thinking im on drugs or something and forcing me out more or less.I also am permantly anxious in busy places pretty much and as well as doing dum stuff, sometimes dont make much sense, does anyone have any appropriate job ideas?thanks alot

Patrick123,This forum is really focussed on career advice for those in, or about to join the consultancy industry. Other than a few people with very personal experience of what you are describing, I doubt this is a place for you to get sensible advice on this level of issue.It sounds like you should seek out some counselling on how dyslexia has impacted your ability to learn, communicate and your confidence (leading to your insecurity). Your GP or health centre may be able to help you with this.I would not deliberately tell any employer about past behaviour issues - it will ruin your chances of a job. But I would seek some supportive advice from professionals on how to cope with the condition and how to develop different ways of working that make you feel more confident.Many, many people with dyslexia have gone on to great things. Jackie Stewart said that all through childhood his teachers told him he was thick, then he won the Monaco Grand Prix - a race that requires the driver to memorise hundreds of complex gear changes. He went on to be Formula 1 world champion multiple times. It was only then that he realised they were wrong.Good luck

Well your uni should have backed up their diagnosis with some support for a start. I am not impressed. The dyslexia is causing anxiety which is making the whole situation worse - and I think you may in fact me suffering more from this and the expectation you'll make mistakes than the dyslexia itself. Certainly there are many people with dyslexia who have had very successful careers - I know some personally and have worked with them, so I've seen how well they have performed first hand.You do need to talk with your GP - the trick will be in handling the anxiety before it takes hold of you and leads to depression. Your GP will be able to intervene quickly with prescription meds and perhaps councelling which will certainly help.Aside of these things, focus on looking after yourself - good diet, exercise etc. Somewhere in there your self esteem is taking a battering. Show yourself you value yourself first, the rest will get easier.

The best thing to do is to seek professional help before even considering on applying for a job. You should know how to manage yourself first to have a better career.