Question 1

why do i have a hard time concentrating  ?

Accepted Answer

Too many distraction: Most of the time , you have too amny things in your mind at once that are fighting for your attention, try to work on focusing on the task at hand and blocking all other thoughts for a limited amount of time; trying to be organized helps a lot since you give your mind the message that there will be a time to attend to everything that needs to get done and it does not need to bombard you

Question 2

is taking brain supplements bad at the age of 24? i feel like i have a hard time concentrating and forget things

Accepted Answer

Supplements for: brain health can be useful but first see your doc to rule out medical conditions.  you can also see a neuropsychologist for testing.  After that, a natural health professional such as a doc or nutritionist can help you find appropriate supplements and doses.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

is feeling brainless, not like yourself, and spaced out all the time common with anxiety? i have a hard time believing my drs it can cause all this..

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Panic: Yes. It is a completely diagnostic of a mental health situation where one is not managing their perceptions or reality well;  An anxiety or personality disorder would be high on the list of possible explanations for the problem.

Question 4

why do i have a hard time remembering what i read?

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ADHD vs Depression: If psychiatric condition is contributing to difficulty retaining information, the 2 most probable considerations would be attention deficit disorder, characterized by generalized poor concentration and distractability.  The other possibility is a depressive disorder, with poor motivation and concentration.

Question 5

why do i have a hard time getting full after eating?

Accepted Answer

Body tricks: Drink a glass of water before you eat.

Question 6

why do i have a hard time going to the bathrm if people are there like in school or wherever, its like their talking distracts me  and i cant go, why?

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Paruresis: You're describing a shy or bashful bladder. Check out http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/paruresis-(urinating-in-public), http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/how-to-stop-shy-bladder-syndrome/ &amp; http://paruresis.org/ so that you know that you're not alone (sorry, I guess that won't necessarily help!) as well as treatment options, usually cognitive behavioral therapy. See ur FamilyDoc.

Question 7

i have a hard time understanding when people are joking or being serious and i have a hard time understanding social rules i'm 19 what could cause these problems?

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: You may have a mild form of autism where it is difficult for your brain to interpret social clues.  This would best be diagnosed by a PhD Psychologist who has a special interest in autistic spectrum disorders.  While there is no "medicine" for this, being aware of what is causing the symptoms you have noticed can be very helpful in determining other behavioral therapies.

Question 8

why do i have a hard time breathing after sex. i have chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Must get checked: A guy who has chest pains when having sex, especially with trouble breathing, should be thoroughly checked out by his primary care doctor and a cardiologist before doing anything physically exerting again. The idea is to rule out heart disease that might lead to a heart attack during certain activities.

Question 9

what reason/s my breast hurt specially on the bottom also why they seem bigger.. why do i have a hard time getting up in the mornings now?

Accepted Answer

Maybe pregnancy?: One of the more common reasons for a young woman to experience a change in her breasts and even discomfort is to become pregnant, so consider checking that possibility out. However, other things can do so as well. Anytime your breast starts to change size or hurt you should be checked for possible serious causes such as infections or even cancer. That is unlikely, but not impossible in your 20s.

Question 10

can constipation cause pain in bellybutton like stabbing pain ? i have a hard time passing stools & if i do it's a little but hard & lumpy !

Accepted Answer

Constipation : ... Can cause mid-abdominal pain, although there are certainly many other things which can cause this type of pain also. A good first step would be to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, including increasing the amount of liquid that you drink. If this helps the constipation but the pain is still present, then you should see your primary care doctor to find out why you have pain. Good luck!

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I have a hard time understanding when people are joking or being serious and i have a hard time understanding social rules i'm 19 what could cause these problems?

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Why do i have a hard time breathing after sex. i have chest pain?

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What reason/s my breast hurt specially on the bottom also why they seem bigger.. why do i have a hard time getting up in the mornings now?

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