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Hello XXXXXXX

I am sorry you are having so much difficulty.

Are you having trouble concentrating because you have a lot of worry and anxious thoughts going thru your mind? Or do you generally feel calm but just scattered?

It's possible that you have adult attention deficit disorder, particularly since you were diagnosed with it as a child. Although, diagnosis of ADD/ADHD has been somewhat of a controversy over the years - whether so many children who have been diagnosed truly have it and need medications.

Anxiety/depression can also cause distractibility, difficulty focusing, and difficulty following thru on tasks.

Medical treatment for these 2 things are different.

For ADD, stimulant medications such as Vyvanse or Adderall are frequently prescribed.

For chronic anxiety and/or depression, non sedating antidepressant/antianxiety medications such as SSRIs can be helpful Escitalopram (brand name Lexapro) has one of the best side effect profiles.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can be helpful for either problem.

As can mindfulness training. This can take some work, but one of the easiest practices you can start with is "Four by Four" focused breathing. To do this, sit comfortably, hands in lap, eyes closed, and focus on your breaths. Breath in slowly 4 counts, breath out slowly 4 counts, and repeat this for 4 breaths. Count your breaths in your mind during this. Continue to do this (starting over after 4 breath cycles) for a total of about 10 minutes. When your mind wanders away from focusing on your breaths, gently acknowledge this and return to focusing on and counting your breaths.

Practice this daily and in time you will get better at it and can do this for longer periods of time. This activity helps train your mind and gives you some control.

If you can, try to get an appointment with a good psychiatrist to evaluate whether you have adult ADD or anxiety and to help treat you.

I hope this information helps.

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