Why is it so hard for me to concentrate? (psychiatric, medication, trigger)

[Ritzui]

I can't read books because I can't concentrate. I am glad I stopped trying many years ago. All it did was frustrate me and trigger binge eating.

[Berteau]

Add

[purehuman]

so has this been going on then for years?

[nobodysbusiness]

Adhd

[southernbelle2]

You may need medication for ADHD. I'm a parent of a child with ADHD and when she was first diagnosed, I didn't want to believe she needed medication. My husband and I started buying foods without red and blue dyes and made adjustments to her schedule but nothing helped.

She's a completely different person without her medication. She will sit for hours and not be able to focus and will talk constantly. The medication helps to calm her while she's in school so she can focus and not have as many issues with behavior. You might need some medication.

[townshend]

I haven't been on this forum in eight months, but I just happen to drop by.

I have practiced in various fields of medicine (as a physician assistant) for over twenty years, including the last eight years in psychiatry. I have diagnosed and treated somewhere between 100-200 individuals with ADHD.

Yes, adolescents AND adults can have ADHD.

Here is a link to an online resource -- an Adults Self-Report scale: https://psychology-tools.com/test/ad...f-report-scale

Fill it out and then go see a psychiatrist, who can confirm or deny the diagnosis, and provide treatment if you have ADHD.

Don't read random, informed comments on the Internet about this condition; and no, ADHD was not created by Big Pharma to make money. Do read about it at reliable, vetted medical sites (e.g., Mayo Clinic, American Psychiatric Association, etc.).

I have even diagnosed adults in the 40-50 year old range, who had ADHD and had never had the benefit of diagnosis or treatment.

If you have ADHD, medicine can make a big difference . . . and fast. Best wishes.

[crystle12]

Originally Posted by Ritzui

I can't read books because I can't concentrate. I am glad I stopped trying many years ago. All it did was frustrate me and trigger binge eating.

Hi,

I think you should consult with a doctor regarding your problem and take medicines as per the doctor's recommendation.

Thanks

[LoriNJ]

Get evaluated for ADHD. I have diagnosed many adults who apparently had ADD/ADHD since childhood, but it was never treated. The evaluation will help rule it in or rule it out. Either way, you should find out for sure.

[Dr Pecker]

I understand you. I think it's a common issue among people right now. There’s too much information, too much stuff.
Meditation, conscious breathing and the practice of concentration help.

I also use Pomodoro Technique Timer in my work.

I hope you’ll feel better about this advice.

[pathrunner]

I have ADD. One of the things I do is force myself to finish watching a video, or reading a chapter. Practice. Training the brain. It requires commitment and effort. It pays off.

I never had ADD until the age of computers and internet. I suspect this is the problem with the majority of people nowadays. Our attention spans are 5 seconds in too many instances.