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Could Low Attention Span Be Due To Adult ADHD?

I sometimes feel that my attention span is not adiquit enough in order to reason out appropriate solutions. Hence I thought I had Bi-polar but I personally think its Adult ADHD. due to the similarity in the symptums. when ever I do Epath the problem resolves thru an enlighten higher awareness. I dont think I have a problem but am seeking a second oppinion before my Phyciatrist puts me on Abilify, which is an anti phycotic
thank you ..Elvin Gonzalez
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your description. I suggest please don't worry much. Attention span differs from person to person. Normally any adult will have lower attention span compared to adolescent people. Means you cannot expect attention span as you had in your teens.

You should have mentioned what is your attention span. Is it less than 10 minutes? Normal upto around 5 minutes. Lower than that only needs to be worried. But again not ADHD if you do not have the same attention problem while watching an interesting movie.

Do consider everything before venturing into an unnecessary psychiatric treatment. You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Could Low Attention Span Be Due To Adult ADHD?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your description. I suggest please don t worry much. Attention span differs from person to person. Normally any adult will have lower attention span compared to adolescent people. Means you cannot expect attention span as you had in your teens. You should have mentioned what is your attention span. Is it less than 10 minutes? Normal upto around 5 minutes. Lower than that only needs to be worried. But again not ADHD if you do not have the same attention problem while watching an interesting movie. Do consider everything before venturing into an unnecessary psychiatric treatment. You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through healthcaremagic. Contact me through customer care, www.healthcaremagic.com. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.