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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety, Poor Concentration And Lack Of Focus
Question: I am having trouble concentrating and staying focused. I am very overwhelmed and anxious all the time. I am 41, could this be an age issue or adult ADHD?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is more consistent with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), rather than ADHD or aging. GAD often causes a mix of anxiety, poor concentration, and poor focus. The treatment for this is with an SSRI medication such as sertraline or escitalopram. You may also benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is more consistent with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), rather than ADHD or aging. GAD often causes a mix of anxiety, poor concentration, and poor focus. The treatment for this is with an SSRI medication such as sertraline or escitalopram. You may also benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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