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How can I improve my concentration?

How can I improve my focus/concentration skills? As well as gain mental energy?

  • I'm 21 years old and I do feel that I am mildly "retarded". How can I take tests to determine if I am indeed retarded. Because of it I'm not enjoying life at all. It's always have been hard to for me to socialize ever since I was little. I feel lost and my mind goes blank when I'm involved in a conversation with other people. I always end up saying to the person who's talking, "huh?" or "what did you say again"? I want to live a normal life like anyone else, but it's so hard and frustrating. Some people tell me that I'm not that "slow" because if I was then I wouldn't be able to recognize my feelings of discomfort and spacey feelings. Could anyone please help me? I'm begging! Thank You!

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    I kind of have the same problems... it takes a lot of work for me to socialize and i have those "blank moments" too... there aren't any tests, per se, that will prove anything... but if you see a phychologist she will tell you that you have anxiety issues and should take medication... which is what i did... but many people have this problem and they overcome it through natural means... do you have issues that are crowding your mind? becasue that can be a huge factor... or maybe you just aren't interested in other people... after all, a lot of people in this world are boring and superficial... maybe you need to meet the right kind of people... practice something like crossword puzzles or word searches to improve your concentration... any simple game will do... and read read read... it doesn't have to be the scientific american, but read stuff that will give you general information about the world so you will have something to talk about and enjoy... it's most likely tied to self esteem issues too. and that takes time to heal... read self help books... learn a new skill like painting or ice skating... spend time with friends who will help you to bring up your self esteem... if trying on your own seems overwhelming, then see a school counselor or county psychologist... i don't you think you are retarded... you sound like an intelligent person who needs a little help, that's all... good luck!!!

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your diet could have something to do with your lack of focus. Keep a food journal and see what happens when you eat certain foods. Sugar:processed/refined/corn syrup can negatively affect your mental well being, along with many other toxins commonly found in food today. The foods you eat can slowly poison you thus affecting your brain functions. I would start there.

Pam

I have the same problem ....

haya D

Only from the Yoga Science.

jagdish r

umm...may be u could do the art of living foundation's YES+(youth empowerment seminar plus)course available for the youths of your age. and dude,i'm damn sure u'll get tremendous help from it...do try it,happy living!:)

swati

You just have to keep practicing. However, if you eat more fish and nuts, they are good for the brian and concentration.

YourDreamDoc

I think that you are alot smarter than you give yourself credit for, but I feel the same way. I've always been good in school, but when it comes to real life, I'm dead in the water. I think it's more of a confidence thing with me, but thank you for asking the question.

Gary

If you were slow then it probably would have taken you over an hour to write you question. You prob just have a hard time focusing that's all but I'm not a doctor and I don't know for sure. This is probably a question easily answered by your doctor I recommend a visit.

Chicky_1194

No...don't think of yourself as retarded because from what you wrote, you are intelligent enough to actually pinpoint your difficulties and look forward to overcome them. :) Perhaps talking to a behavioural therapist might help you to re-focus and concentrate on the things you want to do and also help with adopting applying some skills e.g. social skills that may be useful to you.

blubber

Do Yoga and meditation.

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