It sounds like you’re really struggling with focus and memory, and that can be incredibly frustrating. It’s great that you’re seeking help and trying to understand what’s going on. ADHD can be challenging, but there are strategies that can help manage the symptoms. If you haven’t already, consider talking to a healthcare professional about your concerns. Even if there aren’t ADHD specialists in your area, a general practitioner can provide guidance and possibly refer you to someone who can help. They might also suggest strategies or treatments that can improve your focus and memory.
In the meantime, try using tools and techniques to help manage your symptoms. Setting reminders, breaking tasks into smaller steps, creating a structured routine can be helpful. Sometimes, simple changes in your environment, like reducing distractions, can make a big difference. Remember to be kind to yourself. It’s okay to struggle, and seeking help is a sign of strength. With the right support and strategies, you can find ways to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been facing with memory and focusing. These can be symptoms of various conditions, including ADHD. You mentioned that it was like that for the past few months, what did you think trigger that state of mind? It can actually come from trauma or some unpleasant experience. Can you provide more info about your symptoms? Is it only hard for you to focus on speech or is it hard for you to focus on small tasks, reading, etc?
@ᡴ 𓇼 ᴖ I agree. If this is a relatively new issue for you, it might be worth considering if there could be any underlying causes. Have you been feeling more stressed or anxious lately? Or have there been any major life changes that could be contributing to your difficulty focusing and remembering?
I'll start by saying that I'm obviously not a therapist and I don't really know your entire situation. But I think that I have adhd as well and it's not diagnosed. Yes I know self-diagnoses is not a good thing but I don't care anymore. To get diagnosed I need money that I don't have rn. I forget things all the time and it really bothers me. I can forget what I wanted to do just a minute ago. people who've never dealt with it won't understand us. They'd rather call us stupid or something. Anyway, I'm here if you wanna talk!
It's understandable that you're experiencing difficulty with paying attention and remembering things. However, diagnosing ADHD requires a thorough assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. None of us could ever diagnose you with anything. Self-diagnosis is very scary in that you can make yourself worse. If you start treating what you don't have and don't see results, it can lead to an even more depressing condition. Remember this.
@ᡴ 𓇼 ᴖ I had got through depression last year. And it’s small talks too and reading(especially) I’d have to read one sentence over and over again
@david wantula I’m really sorry to hear that you’re going through this. It sounds incredibly tough, especially since you’re putting in so much effort to focus and remember things. Depression can have a big impact on how our brain works, and it can linger for a while, affecting different aspects of our life. It’s not unusual for people who have gone through depression to experience issues with memory and concentration even after they start feeling better.
When you say you have to read a sentence over and over again, I can imagine how frustrating that must be. Reading is something that should come naturally, but when your brain is tired or distracted, it can feel like a huge challenge. Do you find that certain types of reading are harder than others? For example, is it worse with dense, technical information compared to light, fun reading? Sometimes our brains can handle different types of information in different ways.
You mentioned that you’ve been having trouble focusing on small tasks and conversations too. That sounds really draining. Have you noticed if it’s worse at certain times of the day or in certain environments? For instance, some people find it harder to focus when there’s a lot of background noise or when they’re tired. It could be helpful to track when you’re having the most trouble and see if there are any patterns.
@LOVE I struggle with it for a while and I've already figured out when and under what circumstances it manifests itself most. For example, I can't concentrate on technical literature at all. I find it really hard when I have to read long, detailed documents or textbooks. My mind just starts wandering after a few sentences. I also can't concentrate when someone tells a long story about their life, especially if there are many details. I have to interject them because otherwise, I'll lose track of what they're saying. When I'm working on tasks that require a lot of attention to detail, it's like my brain just refuses to cooperate. I've tried different strategies to manage this, like breaking tasks into smaller steps or taking frequent breaks, but it's still challenging. Sometimes, I feel really frustrated because I want to listen and understand, but it's like my mind has a mind of its own. It seems like you know what you're talking about, do you have any tips for people like me and David?
@ᡴ 𓇼 ᴖ I’d have to access myself for some of that , I’ll get back to you after a week or so
Experiencing difficulties with memory and attention can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it impacts your daily life. While ADHD is one possible explanation for your symptoms, it’s important to consider other factors that could be contributing to these issues as well. Consider keeping a journal to track your symptoms. Note when they occur, their severity, and any potential triggers
hi,
if you have only inattentiveness as a problem then it is ADD . but generally it should have appeared in childhood as it cannot develop now. sign are:
But its very important that you get diagnosed by a therapist as they would check on these symptoms and you need to exhibit atleast 5 of these symptoms for atleast 6 months. Then therapist can diagnose based on that if it is mild. Even if its mild it would take up lot of your energy so you need that proper guidance and support for it. See if you can take freeo nline therapies.
There are few tips and strategies you can try to improve your ability to pay attention: