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What Causes Poor Concentration And Poor Memory?
I have been having a really hard time focusing for a while now. I have always attributed it to my busy schedule but even when I know focus is very important I cannot force myself to sit down and study or work. I can t sleep and often find myself forgetting what I was trying to do. It is becoming more and more frustrating and I don t know how to discuss this with my own physician. I feel embarrassed about it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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You have complaints of difficulty in focussing, poor concentration, difficulty in sleeping, inability to sit for work or study. Forgetfulness is also one of main complaint. All these things are causing stress and embarrassment to you.
See such type of symptoms can occur due to a number of psychiatric disorders. One of main possibility is Adjustment disorder. Poor work conditions, inability to adjust on work may be the reason for poor concentration and memory. If work conditions are good then other possibility is depressive disorder.
Depression may present with lack of interest in work, poor concentration, decreased sleep, forgetfulness etc symptoms.
Fortunately treatment is available for both conditions. There is no harm or stigma in discussing your psychiatric symptoms with your doctor. Consider to consult your doctor or a Psychiatrist for expert opinion.
Hope this helps you, thanks
You have complaints of difficulty in focussing, poor concentration, difficulty in sleeping, inability to sit for work or study. Forgetfulness is also one of main complaint. All these things are causing stress and embarrassment to you.
See such type of symptoms can occur due to a number of psychiatric disorders. One of main possibility is Adjustment disorder. Poor work conditions, inability to adjust on work may be the reason for poor concentration and memory. If work conditions are good then other possibility is depressive disorder.
Depression may present with lack of interest in work, poor concentration, decreased sleep, forgetfulness etc symptoms.
Fortunately treatment is available for both conditions. There is no harm or stigma in discussing your psychiatric symptoms with your doctor. Consider to consult your doctor or a Psychiatrist for expert opinion.
Hope this helps you, thanks
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