Focus Problems

[Mafialife Chris]

I have always had serious focus problems. I dont know if its an ADHD thing, or what not. In fact i can only explain in simplest terms and hope someone knows how to possibly help.

There are tons of things to do adding up daily, and i manage to complete bits of 3 projects per day then strain on doing anything at all including sometimes clean my house.

Sometimes of course i have a good day and bang out goals completely, and make all calls and emails i need to make in the days work and things feel fine.

Many times i feel a extreme lack of focus where i can sit there 'thinking' way more then im actually 'doing'!. At the end of the day i am pissed at myself and slightly depressed that i got nothing done.

Any help?

[razorboy]

I'm sorry. You were saying?

[Mafialife Chris]

I'm sorry. You were saying?

Exactly. :help:

[Thebazile78]

I have always had serious focus problems. I dont know if its an ADHD thing, or what not. In fact i can only explain in simplest terms and hope someone knows how to possibly help.

There are tons of things to do adding up daily, and i manage to complete bits of 3 projects per day then strain on doing anything at all including sometimes clean my house.

Sometimes of course i have a good day and bang out goals completely, and make all calls and emails i need to make in the days work and things feel fine.

Many times i feel a extreme lack of focus where i can sit there 'thinking' way more then im actually 'doing'!. At the end of the day i am pissed at myself and slightly depressed that i got nothing done.

Any help?

It sounds to me like you're having time management problems more than you're having a lack of focus.

Do you schedule your day? How do you prioritize your projects? Do you keep a calendar? (Paper? Online? BlackBerry or similar electronic device?)

Do you work best with deadlines? How do you handle stress?

You may want to look into a time management class at your local community college or adult education center ... it will be relatively low-cost and should help you learn ways to structure your day.

If you haven't been tested for ADD/ADHD, and you think you might have it, you may want to get tested and see what kinds of resources and/or assistance you can get so you can learn to work with your diagnosis, rather than trying to fight it. Depending on the diagnosis and recommendations you get, you may be fine without any drug therapies. Some folks believe strongly in cutting out preservatives, artificial colors/flavors and processed foods will help. (There are some studies from Scandinavia that indicate this kind of dietary regimen can reduce the symptoms of autism as well, but I don't know if I buy it exactly.) Some folks go the drug route. Some folks use a combination ... it's all up to you and your doctor to figure out what's best.

Anyway, I hope this helps you start working on what you need for you. Good luck.

[Mafialife Chris]

It sounds to me like you're having time management problems more than you're having a lack of focus.

Do you schedule your day? How do you prioritize your projects? Do you keep a calendar? (Paper? Online? BlackBerry or similar electronic device?)

Do you work best with deadlines? How do you handle stress?

You may want to look into a time management class at your local community college or adult education center ... it will be relatively low-cost and should help you learn ways to structure your day.

If you haven't been tested for ADD/ADHD, and you think you might have it, you may want to get tested and see what kinds of resources and/or assistance you can get so you can learn to work with your diagnosis, rather than trying to fight it. Depending on the diagnosis and recommendations you get, you may be fine without any drug therapies. Some folks believe strongly in cutting out preservatives, artificial colors/flavors and processed foods will help. (There are some studies from Scandinavia that indicate this kind of dietary regimen can reduce the symptoms of autism as well, but I don't know if I buy it exactly.) Some folks go the drug route. Some folks use a combination ... it's all up to you and your doctor to figure out what's best.

Anyway, I hope this helps you start working on what you need for you. Good luck.

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[Reynolds]

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[Thebazile78]

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Honestly, I mean it and I really hope you're able to figure it out.

It'll be the best thing you ever did for yourself and your family.

[Furtherman]

I have always had serious focus problems. I dont know if its an ADHD thing, or what not. In fact i can only explain in simplest terms and hope someone knows how to possibly help.

There are tons of things to do adding up daily, and i manage to complete bits of 3 projects per day then strain on doing anything at all including sometimes clean my house.

Sometimes of course i have a good day and bang out goals completely, and make all calls and emails i need to make in the days work and things feel fine.

Many times i feel a extreme lack of focus where i can sit there 'thinking' way more then im actually 'doing'!. At the end of the day i am pissed at myself and slightly depressed that i got nothing done.

Any help?

Damn. I feel the same way. I'd probably be diagnosed with ADHD but I really believe that most of it can be chalked up to laziness. I have no problem doing projects at work or with their deadlines but when it comes to cleaning the house, after about 15 minutes of cleaning I literally get sick to my stomach. I tense up. It sucks. I feel like a kid again not wanting to clean my room. I eventually get it done but it takes a looooong time. I'm not proud of it, but I think it's just laziness.

[Ritalin]

This is as complicated a question as is out there right now, I think. Does ADD - or ADHD - even exist, to start. I think you can guess my answer from my board name, but I come to that answer reluctantly. It would be much easier if they could draw some blood or take a picture and make a definitive diagnosis, but there's no such thing yet. I've taken part in several studies at NYU involving MRI so that they can move closer to a better understanding, but it's not there yet.

So the question still remains: what's the difference between ADD and laziness? My answer is it's the difference between a neurological condition and a temporary lack of motivation. It's that simple. I don't involve myself in the larger public debate about ADD when it comes to the decisions I make about my own life. I was diagnosed with it in childhood, stopped taking medication in my teens - as we all did, since it was thought to disappear as the brain developed - and spent the next 20 years never quite getting over the hump. I read about adult ADD about 7 years ago and made an appointment with a top neurologist who specializes in the field, got the diagnosis and after careful consideration began taking medication again.

It's 7 years later and I've very successful in a completely different career. I still have periods of inertia but they're much shorter and manageable. I'm not trying to write a testimonial here: try drugs, they work! Not at all. If anything I take the medication with large amount of trepidation, namely concern about the long term health of my brain and liver. But I'm too old to be experimenting anymore. I've found something that works, and I'm sticking with it.

I don't know anything about you, so I don't know if you have ADD or not. I would suggest reading a book called "Driven to Distraction" to familiarize yourself with the condition, and then proceeding from there. If you're going to see someone, be sure to see someone who has experience with Adult ADD, and I would approach it with caution.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.