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Job is detail oriented & past 2 yrs. notice poor concentration & more mistakes. workload increased. concerned about decline. is it old age or anxiety?
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Impossible to say...: ...given the information. Poor concentration could be a result of normal aging or anxiety, but there are other causes as well such as poor sleep, medical issues, depression, alcohol, social factors or simply being in a dull or demanding job. Consulting a primary care physician for a full examination is the recommended first step in these cases. Formal cognitive testing may be useful. Best.
Answered 4/11/2015
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See your doctor: and get a workup to check for organic causes and to evaluate you for the anxiety.
Answered 4/11/2015
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