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I think slower and sometimes while performing any mental task i become absent minded please help me to overcome this problem ?

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Workup: I would first start with some bloodwork to make sure your thyroid level is ok and you are not anemic. Then try to sort out if the bloodwork is normal, why you are "slower" - are you distracted? have anxiety? Stress? Depression? Tired due to poor sleep quality or quantity? These can all lead to symptoms like you describe.

Answered 2/23/2015

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