Training the brain with the help of puzzles, games, etc., getting adequate sleep, spending quality time with nature, doing regular exercises, taking breaks from work or household chores, engaging in meditation, caffeine intake, dietary modifications, listening to soft music, intake of supplements, and doing concentration workouts help in enhancing concentration.
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What can be done to come out of my unwanted imagination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old, male suffering from a mental problem of living in a false world and lack of concentration since childhood. I am not able to recollect my imagination in a proper sequence. But mostly, they revolve around me imagining a young, dynamic politician of this country who is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Imagination helps us to make a target or vision in our minds. It motivates us and directs us to achieve that. At times too much imagination becomes a type of coping mechanism or an escape phenomenon because you like yourself in your imaginat... Read Full »
I am unable to concentrate, which makes me frustrated. Why?
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 »
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 have acute anxiety symptoms due to my fear of exams. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have acute anxiety symptoms due to my fear of exams. Currently very underprepared, it is impossible to pass but still my parents are stressing me to give exams even when they know I fear underperformance and not knowing something on an exam. At this stage, I cannot even read words pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fear of exams and fear of poor performance results in anxiety and this anxiety is resulting in distraction which cause poor concentration in exams and poor focus. This further deteriorates the performance and you feel bad due to exams. This is a vicious cycle and you ... Read Full »
I was abused mentally and physically. What can I do to solve this problem?
Query: Hi doctor, Before four years, I had a dating with a guy. After a year, he kissed another girl, and I saw him. He said to me it was just once and nothing else. I have recently found out that he was involved romantically with her all the time and I have been an option for him. I was abused mentally an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your relationship problem. I can understand you. It is difficult to manage it, but it is not impossible. You have to move away from that guy. If someone loves you, then that person will be happy, if you progress or achieve something in your life. ... Read Full »
I am not able to remember whatever I study. Can I have a psychiatric problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, who is studying medicine. From childhood, I was an average student. I got good marks in the 10th standard, but in the 11th and 12th standard, I got very bad marks. I do not know what happened, although I study for a long time. Still, I am not getting good marks. I got admissi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, the possibility of a major psychiatric disorder appears limited, but there is clear indication stress having a significant impact on your student life. It is a well-known fact that increased s... 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 »
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 »
Why am I not able to memorize despite repeated learning?
Query: Hello doctor,I cannot memorize anything despite learning many times or reciting the speech. I find it very difficult to study. I become desperate when I cannot memorize anything. This has been present for the last five years. Please help. I am currently on Laroxyl to help me sleep. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Memory and mind power depends on three aspects: Understanding, retention, and recollection. Recollection is easy if your retention is proper and flawless. Retention is possible when you are able to understand what you read or learn. To understand, you should have con... Read Full »
How to improve my memory while studying?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old medical student. I have a big problem with my studying techniques, and I find it rare compared to others. First things first, I am lazy to study, not because I am lazy in general, but because I do not understand a word. Even if I understand something, it gets evaporated ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have issues of poor focus and inability to maintain focus or concentration. The loss of performance after the day of exams is due to anxiety about performance, which is seen in a lot of individuals. But since you are passing the... Read Full »
Kindly prescribe medication to improve concentration.
Query: Hello doctor, I cannot concentrate because when I study I feel I am not able to memorize. I want any medication maybe for 1 month for concentration. My doctor gave me Bupropion but it is no good for me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query, I can understand that you are having difficulties related to poor concentration. There can be different reasons for struggling with poor concentration. More information will be needed to clarify the etiology behind poor concentration so that you can ... Read Full »
Can Cognium syrup be given for improving concentration in depression patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 15-year-old son who was suffering from depression two months ago but is fine now except for having a few weird thoughts. The only issue currently is that he is not studying. He was suggested the following medicines- Cognium syrup and Shine-25 tablets. I plan to give only Cogn... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Shine 25 mg/d is an anti-depressant. You can start from 1/2 a pill at night (one hour before sleeping), if you do not use it then there will be no anti-depressant effect. The Cognium syrup is brain stimulating syrup, start from 1/2 of the recommended dose on the ... Read Full »