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What Causes Difficulty In Focusing And Inability To Finish Tasks?
Question: I am embarrass to ask this but I have had this issue since I was 8 .now people making fun of me.i never can sit still,i always interrupting people.cant hold job down to long they say I am always lacking productivity.cant focus on task long enough to finish it.i am do easy distracted.and very inpatient ever one tells me.whats wrong with me .
Brief Answer:
ADD could be a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
There is nothing to feel embarrassed. A lot of people have such issues in lifetime and there is nothing to feel bad about this. Just remain relaxed and confident. The symptoms like inability to sit still, interrupting people, difficulty in focussing, inability to finish tasks, distractibility etc could occur due to a number of situations.
You have mentioned that these symptoms are present since you were a child so most likely these are present due to some attentional issue probably due to attention deficit disorder. Though to confirm diagnosis a detailed evaluation is needed. A lot of individuals have ADD traits but they do good in their lives. Please visit a psychiatrist and ask for evaluation of your symptoms.
In ADD issues related to inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity etc are seen. Most people with adult ADD manage to live and function normally. With medicines like stimulants like Amphetamines these symptoms will decrease and you will feel better.
Thanks, Take care
ADD could be a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM
There is nothing to feel embarrassed. A lot of people have such issues in lifetime and there is nothing to feel bad about this. Just remain relaxed and confident. The symptoms like inability to sit still, interrupting people, difficulty in focussing, inability to finish tasks, distractibility etc could occur due to a number of situations.
You have mentioned that these symptoms are present since you were a child so most likely these are present due to some attentional issue probably due to attention deficit disorder. Though to confirm diagnosis a detailed evaluation is needed. A lot of individuals have ADD traits but they do good in their lives. Please visit a psychiatrist and ask for evaluation of your symptoms.
In ADD issues related to inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity etc are seen. Most people with adult ADD manage to live and function normally. With medicines like stimulants like Amphetamines these symptoms will decrease and you will feel better.
Thanks, Take care
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