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A 32-year-old male asked:
what is the definition or description of: inability to concentrate?
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Dr. Miroslava Foxanswered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
See below: You rely on your concentration to get you through the day, to perform you work. When you're unable to concentrate, you can't think clearly, can't focus on the task at hand or maintain your attention. There are number of psychological or medical conditions that might affect attention/concentration.
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Help: i suffer from a major inability to concentrate, could this be from undiagnosed add?
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ADD: It is possible, consult with an experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in treating add. This is a difficulty that requires a person who has done assessments for some time. Best.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Sudden inability to concentrate, what do you suggest?
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Dr. Ana Adelsteinanswered
Clinical Psychology 27 years experience
Need Detective Work!: This sounds very unsettling! as you describe this as sudden, i'd urge u 2 seek out medical care right away 4 a workup so u can get 2 the bottom of this! the doc may refer u 2 medical specialist 4 other workups. After workup(s), if ur medical docs uncover no physical reasons 4 what you're experiencing, it would make sense 2 consult w/ a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist 4 further detective work.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What can cause this sudden inability to concentrate?
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Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 35 years experience
Many things could : Cause an inability to concentrate from stress and anxiety to physical disorders. Speak with your physician and check out the medical possibilities first. If there is not a neurological or physical issue consider psychotherapy to see what emotional things may be interfering with your concentration.
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