Difficulty In Concentrating

Difficulty in concentrating can occur due to medical, cognitive, or psychological problems. It can occur due to sleep disorder, medications, drug use, or alcohol drinking. Psychological causes like anxiety, depression, emotional trauma, and stress can cause it. Taking psychotropic medications helps to improve concentration. Eating a well-balanced diet with reducing caffeine intake helps to provide some improvement. Managing stress by doing yoga and meditation helps to treat it.

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I am unable to concentrate on anything for the past six months which makes me frustrated. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am not able to concentrate on anything for the past six months and so I am getting more and more frustrated day by day.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. There can be various reasons for the inability to focus or decreased motivation. One of the most common reasons is stress at work, in a relationship, or in any other chronic physical or environmental issues. At ti...  Read Full »

I find it difficult to concentrate on my studies since my mind is lazy, dull, and blank, and my lack of preparation does not disturb me. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I find it difficult to focus on my studies. I want to learn, but I have trouble focusing. My mind is basically blank, and I am becoming duller day by day. I want to achieve my objectives, but I am too lazy. I have finals in 25 days and have done absolutely nothing to...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your brain knows that starting studies will cause stress because you will learn that there are many things that are still unresolved and need to be covered; as a result, your brain is avoiding them. But refrain fro...  Read Full »

I have lack of concentration, memory problems and negative thoughts. Please help

Query: Hello doctor, I have symptoms related to the mind and body. I have no clarity in thinking. I cannot make any decisions. Even if I do, the moment I make the decision, I get negative thoughts and a sudden jerk in my mind with a sensation of fear. Also, I have on and off memory issues. It appears fine ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. Regarding the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I like to comment on the following things. Your vitamin B12 deficiency is corrected. There is excessive vitamin B12 in y...  Read Full »

For the past two months, I have had difficulty concentrating. Could it be because of ADHD?

Query: Hi doctor, For the past couple of months, I have been finding it very difficult to concentrate on things. Due to this, my grades have been deteriorating quite a bit in school. I rarely play games. Could it be because of ADHD? I am starting to notice the effects from the last ten months. I am only ta...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your situation, but you have not mentioned enough details which can help me to diagnose ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). But I can suggest you few suggestions that can help yo...  Read Full »

I have observed changes in my sleep cycle along with concentration issues, and I am not feeling well mentally. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am not feeling well mentally. My sleep cycle changed last week and I am not able to concentrate on my studies. Sometimes I feel very happy and I do not know why suddenly I feel sad and start behaving like anything. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello doctor, I have read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help y...  Read Full »

I am sexually involved with someone for the past few years but I cannot marry her. I am not able to concentrate. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am sexually involved with someone in the past few years but I cannot marry that person. I am not able to focus on my studies. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you may have major depressive disorder due to relationship issues. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. You must move on in your life. 2. You must concentrate on your life. 3. You ...  Read Full »

I am a 23-year-old and I hear abnormal sounds and sometimes feel dizzy. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I would like to consult or receive advice from an ENT doctor regarding my ear problem. There is a continuous sound inside my ear, like the sound inside a seashell or wind with some beating sound. I consulted an ENT doctor last week, but he only gave me a prescription...  Read Full »


Dr. Oliyath Ali

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Any sound in the ear without an external stimulus is called tinnitus. There are multiple types of tinnitus and treatment depends on the type of tinnitus and whether it is associated with other symptoms like i...  Read Full »

I am having trouble concentrating on my studies. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old girl, weight 38 kg, height 5 feet. So my problem is related to brain concentration. Earlier up to school, I had good concentrating power. After schooling, I started preparing for entrance exams and it has been two years preparing for the same but now I feel that I h...  Read Full »


Dr. Vijendra Chaturvedi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lack of concentration can be due to several reasons, most common reasons are stress, lack of sleep, disinterests in the project and lack of motivation. Here are some tips and the principle by which they help you. Minimum seven hours sleep helps to reinforce the memory,...  Read Full »

I am diagnosed with depression, feel like my mind is not working properly, and also have suicidal thoughts. Please guide me on what should I do.

Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old girl. I am very worried about my health. I do not know what is happening to me. I feel like my mind is not working properly. I went to a psychiatrist he diagnosed me with depression I took medicines for it but did not recover. I was a brilliant and ambitious student ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Remember every problem has a solution you just need to try solving it and help is just a step away. You need to take treatment to recover. Consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation and treatment. Regular foll...  Read Full »

I suffer from high blood pressure, severe headaches, and anxiety, and I cannot concentrate properly. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I am suffering from high blood pressure. Now I am going through a severe headache, full of anxiety, and I cannot concentrate on anything properly. My ears sound like a beep. My ECG and sugar levels are normal. My blood pressure is normally 140/90 mm of Hg, sometimes ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your headaches are due to uncontrolled high blood pressure, so we have to fix that. If you are not taking any medications, you must take them. You mentioned that “ I was taking these medications “ when did y...  Read Full »

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