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Does Difficulty In Concentration Suggest ADHD?

I have extreme difficulty concentrating, to the point where I space out unintentionally almost constantly. People mistake it for laziness, but no matter how hard I try, I can t fully bring myself to concentrate most of the time. But, if I m interested in something, I can stay focused on it for a long amount of time. This is why people think I m just being lazy. I also tend to forget things a lot; I ll ask someone the same questions multiple times within a few hours because I forget if I asked them or if I just imagined asking them. This has been going on for most of my life, but no one ever believes me because I wouldn t get good grades if I was like this and I wouldn t be able to focus enough to draw. Some people have suggested ADHD and DID (because I also have changes in personality, but they mostly have to do with a constantly changing and distorting body image), but all I really have to check are online symptom checkers and articles on said disorders.
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Hello,

Difficulty in concentration is indeed a symptom of ADHD. But it can be due to stress, anxiety or depression. Emotional trauma can lead to forgetfulness. Vitamin deficiencies, alcohol or drug abuse trigger ADHD.

Some medical conditions like Insomnia, Schizophrenia, Restless leg syndrome, epilepsy, etc.

You are suggested to make lifestyle changes, take balanced diet, have adequate sleep, stay away from stress, reducing caffeine intake, avoid spending a long time on the internet.

Avoid substance abuse & alcohol. Take vitamin supplements.

If you have problems you can consult a GP, get physically examined. Get blood workouts, CT, EEG done. Get evaluated, get treated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Does Difficulty In Concentration Suggest ADHD?

Hello, Difficulty in concentration is indeed a symptom of ADHD. But it can be due to stress, anxiety or depression. Emotional trauma can lead to forgetfulness. Vitamin deficiencies, alcohol or drug abuse trigger ADHD. Some medical conditions like Insomnia, Schizophrenia, Restless leg syndrome, epilepsy, etc. You are suggested to make lifestyle changes, take balanced diet, have adequate sleep, stay away from stress, reducing caffeine intake, avoid spending a long time on the internet. Avoid substance abuse & alcohol. Take vitamin supplements. If you have problems you can consult a GP, get physically examined. Get blood workouts, CT, EEG done. Get evaluated, get treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician