How Can I Overcome Extreme Distraction Problems?

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The discussion revolves around a participant's struggle with extreme distraction and difficulty concentrating on tasks, particularly in relation to homework and studying. The conversation touches on potential underlying causes, including migraines and possible attention disorders, as well as lifestyle factors that may contribute to the issue.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over their inability to concentrate, attributing it to a long-standing issue exacerbated by migraines.
  • Another participant suggests that migraines can disrupt concentration and inquires if the original poster has consulted a doctor about them.
  • A third participant proposes that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) could be a potential cause and recommends familiarizing oneself with its symptoms.
  • Concerns are raised about the amount of study time, with a suggestion that 10 hours may be excessive and that a more balanced approach could be beneficial.
  • Nutrition is mentioned as a possible factor affecting concentration, with a recommendation to consider dietary improvements.
  • One participant expresses dissatisfaction with the thread, suggesting it lacks focus and relevance to a physics problem.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the causes of the original poster's issues, with multiple competing views regarding potential medical and lifestyle factors. The discussion remains unresolved.

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There are limitations in the discussion regarding the lack of medical expertise among participants and the absence of definitive diagnoses or treatments. The conversation also reflects varying opinions on the adequacy of study time and lifestyle choices.

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Hey all

I was wondering if you could help me in a awkard situation. I have an extreme problem in concentrating on one task. This normally comes in the form of not being able to hand in any homeworks in time, slacking in revision for tests etc.

At first, i thought this was just a product of incredible laziness of me and will pass away, but more recently, I've noticed no matter how hard i work (note: 10 hours) i just can't seem to get any work done.

The recent migraines haven't helped much either, resulting in stress and extreme frustration.

Can anybody help me out here?
 
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Migraines can definitely discombobulate a person, even between episodes.

Let me first ask if you have seen a doc about them?
 
zoobyshoe said:
Migraines can definitely discombobulate a person, even between episodes.

Let me first ask if you have seen a doc about them?

Yeah i have. I actually talked about it couple of posts ago on this forum. But this now-apparent laziness has been reoccuring for years now.
 
http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/symptoms_add_adhd.htm
 
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Yeah i have. I actually talked about it couple of posts ago on this forum. But this now-apparent laziness has been reoccuring for years now.
OK, I did a search and found your migraine thread.

ADD, as noted by Hitssquad, is a prime suspect. I'd do some looking into that just to familiarize yourself with what it's about.

You said in the other thread that you didn't have a CT or MRI. I would see a neurologists about getting those before proceeding. Also an EEG.
 
Didn't read the other thread. And I'm not a medical doctor.

Are you getting enough sleep every night? 10 hours of study (per day?) sounds way excessive. 4 hours would be impresssive, if done daily, 10 hours is ... way a lot (too much?)

Second question: Nutrition? If you're living on cigarettes and coffee with the occasional Big Mac (a wild guess), you might consider a more balanced diet. I was surprised that vitamin B complex in grad school made a huge difference to my mental state - though more recently vitamin B seems to bring on headaches. So look at your nitritional status.
 
I thought this thread had a physics problem with a huge amount of superfluous "distractor" information.

thread does not deliver :mad:
 
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