Question 1

what causes difficulty focusing?

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Many causes: There are many possible causes for difficulty focusing. Without knowing more details, the list of possible causes is very lengthy. I recommend that you see a professional for further evaluation.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: difficulty focusing?

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Difficulty focusing: Difficulty focusing = problems concentrating. This may occur for a number of reasons. One possible reason is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 3

does add cause difficulty focusing on every tasks including those of personal interest?

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Yes: Adult add is probably underdiagnosed.  Nobody focuses easily on stuff they hate or find boring; the add sufferer has trouble focusing on play and the things they like.  The real question is, "will add medication help me?"  some of my colleagues recommend a therapeutic trial.  Good luck.

Question 4

what to do if i'm having difficulty focusing in school?

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Work to eliminate: distractions.  get plenty of rest.  if you find yourself continuing to have issues be evaluated for ADHD

Question 5

what causes difficulty focusing my eyes?

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Dryness: Most often, difficulty focusing from time to time is due to dryness, which causes changes in the smoothness of the front of the eye. On the other hand, if you are over 40, and the difficulty is with reading, then it is presbyopia, an aging change. Check out this webpage for  more info http://www.2020vision.Com/monovision.Html.

Question 6

will ritalin (methylphenidate) help difficulty focusing?

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Perhaps: If you have attention deficit disorder it will help.

Question 7

having much does boredom cause difficulty focusing, slow thinking?

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A lot: There is no question that boring, repetitious tasks can affect attention and focus.  Understimulation is probably as bad as overstimulation in terms of staying on task.  As for slowed thinking, a boring task often requires little mental effort, so that may get diverted to other thoughts and activities, resulting in slow response if the task suddenly demands attention for some reason.

Question 8

i am experiencing  difficulty focusing. easily distracted. space out a lot.

Accepted Answer

Seek evaluation: Can be something as simple as Attention Deficit Disorder to a serious problem.  To get to the heart of the matter, seek care with your regular physician.  I cannot diagnose ADHD just by this question but look up the Adult ADHD Self Report (ASRS) and answer the questions honestly.  If you check too many gray boxes, show this to your doctor.

Question 9

i have been having difficulty focusing my vision and it causes me to have headaches and get sleepy. am i chemically unbalanced. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Improve basic health: Your difficulty focusing may be part of the headache cycle rather than it's cause. There are various life triggers you can reduce with effort.Ha's are often triggered by  dehydration, stress, fatigue, fasting & sleep deficits> if you work on these basics things may improve, if not have it evaluated.

Question 10

i am having much difficulty focusing, poor memory, slow thinking, what's wrong?

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Memory: There could be various reasons for your memory and poor concentration, poor diet, lack of sleep, little exercise, stress and possible medical causes. Consult with your doctor to rule out medical issues, if cleared consult a mental  health professional who can help you uncover the source and also help you devise a plan to improve your focus and memory. Best.

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