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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Concentrating On Work And Forgetfulness?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: I'm really having a hard time concentrating at work, and I'm always working long hours but wanna study to increase my education. Is there something that can help me get through my work days?? I'm always confused and forgetting things. I just lack the ability to concentrate on one thing at a time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think right balance between career goal and work is key

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

The absence of attention and concentration could be due to multiple factors.
First of all it may be due to excessive burden of work and stressful life. If that is the case you are the person who can set priorities and goals according to your capabilities and requirement.
If you really want to increase education you need to cut over working hours. Without doing that formal education is almost impossible.

Secondly of the concentration problem is due to some diseased condition, it can be treated effectively in majority of individuals. If you got this problem recently only it is possible that you are suffering with anxiety or depression. In such a situation it will be highly appropriate to seek medical consultation from a psychiatrist/psychologist.

I should inform you that medication can help you if there is disease. If the problem is due to life style, we need to correct it with correction of cause.

I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Thanks and regards
Dr Ashok Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (12 minutes later)

Well my hours vary when they are long. But my thing is when dating back in my public education school years from middle school and graduating I never had a high average. I would only be able to do my work and show up that's all I needed to do when I went to school. And after graduating I had the same problem I would work a normal 8 hour day and then go to a technical college from there but could never finish strong because I was always tired after work. I just need something to help me get over this barrier so I can succeed and study better and work better. I'm just frustrated that I can't make myself better as a student.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I understand

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I understand all your concerns but I must acknowledge that no two person are similar. When you are finishing average it is indication that you need some extra work to get it better.

Other than that if you are having persistent inattention problem it could be due to ADHD. In my view it will be better if you can meet a mental health professional for understand your problem in true sense.

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 minutes later)

Well is there medication that is helpful to AD/HD? If so is it good enough for a whole day? How could I get a prescription?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
multiple medications are available

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are number of medications available which are selected as per the patient profile.

As the ADHD medications are tightly controlled you need to get a visit a doctor to get prescription. Other than a doctor no one can give you prescription of any ADHD medication.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 minutes later)

A regular Doctor?? or a Psychiatrist like your self? Because on my insurance card it says $40 OV and $60 for a specialist. Which do I go to?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
First psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back.

You need to get a confirmed diagnosis from a psychiatrist before a prescription can be issued. So first you need to visit a psychiatrist.

Thanks and regards

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar