I find it hard to concentrate and remember things exactly. It's hard to memorise anything. I'm not thick, just puzzled. I am 25 years of age and male.
2006-06-25 01:48:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i'm 25 male. it can be hard to memorise things and to concentrate. i snore and have disruptive sleep patterns.
2006-06-25 02:59:41 · update #1
i'm 25 male. it can be hard to memorise things and to concentrate. i snore and have disruptive sleep patterns.
2006-06-25 03:02:13 · update #2
Something that people sometimes forget is the fact that through the human mind more than 100.000 images flip through every second, and what we consider our conscious mind is merely a filter of all of that. It's almost as if that "filter" doesn't work as well with you, flooding your mind with unneccessary junk.
The information you provide is nowhere near enough to make an accurate diagnosis, so don't panic about all of these people that are talking about bipolar disorder or ADHD. It could be both, it could be none. It could be something completly different.
When you mention that you have thousands of things in your mind, you're not being specific. What kind of images? Repetitive? Violent or shocking in nature? Do these disturb you in any way? How? Do you find yourself developing little "rituals" in order to calm yourself down? Have you been through anything traumatic, ie change of job, relationship breakup, even a home move?
From my perspective, it looks like what is afflicting you could be anything from stress, to ADHD, to even obsessive-compulsive or bipolar disorders (although for it to be these last 2 a lot of information is missing).
Probably it isn't any of these and you're merely under some serious stress. Find yourself sweating more than usual? Using the restroom more than usual? Then it could definitely be it.
I suggest that you talk you your doctor, or therapist (if you have one, this would be ideal). Try to rest and relax, try swimming, yoga, tai-chi or meditation (these could help you refocus your mind).
And mostly, don't listen to any scaremongers and you'll be fine.
All the best.
2006-06-25 23:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by pink_panther_7737337 2 · 9⤊ 1⤋
there's a theory (can't remember whose) that your brain is a tool just like your hands but people become overreliant on it. He recommends that you practice stop thinking for sometime and jsut focus on the moment. See through your eyes, whatyou hear or smell or feel but don't analyze it, just stay still and feel it. It's like meditation or quieting the mind and you won't be able to do it for very long at first but it improves with practice. Apparently even a few minutes a day or some breaks helps you focus when your brain is needed or you won't be a slave to your thoughts because you will have that space of no-thought to step into for a split-second as a contrast, like an anchor.
If you are feeling lost or troubled though I would sugest you speak to a professional about it
2006-06-25 01:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the most simple answer to your question is that the brain never really stops untill you're dead.......But if your talking about analytical thoughts, that could be really tiresome, and can cause you brain fatigue.
I suggest you learn to medidate....it helps you unwind your mind, and gives you peace. In medidation you force yourself to empty your mind, and not think of anything..really improves your memory and concentration.
But you also need to incorporate some healthy activity during the day in order to be able to maintain a positive perspective, and relax your body. Try excercising daily, even if its a walk for about 30 mins a day...at bed time, you'll not only be ready to get some sound sleep, but it'll also be deap. Exercise also decreases you stress level, and it's pumps up your endorphins.....which is your natural pain killers and anti stress hormones.
Try not to eat meat at night either, cause the amino acids at night cause restlessness, which can also cause fatigue...
Good luck
2006-06-25 02:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by xqueenyx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with eyrs...it may in fact just be stress, but if this is an ongoing thing with you, I would consult a psychologist. it does sound like it could be bipolar. Do you ever feel depressed or sad some days? Do you feel hyper or high other days? Do you set goals for yourself that are too high or unobtainable or unrealistic/feelings of grandiosity?
Not to worry there are meds and it is not some scary disease...there are different severities of bipolar. My mother has bipolar and you would never know it and a good friend of mine just got Dx'd with bipolar, again you would never know it. It just helps you to calm down and not have to feel on edge at all times or having racing thoughts.
2006-06-25 04:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by quaqinha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean...I spent years battling that crap. When I woke up in the morning, before my eyes were even open, my mind was off to the races. I felt like I was missing out on what happened in my life each day because my brain wouldn't slow down long enough to soak it in. Do you constantly move, fiddle with things, shake your foot, tap your fingers? I found out that my issues were related to anxiety. I didn't have a damn thing to be anxious about but I was, and I couldn't
turn it off. I learned so many ways to calm it down...I'd be happy to share them with you if you think it might be an issue for you too.
2006-06-25 02:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by tysmommy29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you're just too tired, try to relax, get more sleep, and excercise. You may also try reading books that may help you with your problem. If you're having problems memorizing or remembering things, try excercising your ability to remember. You may ask a friend to do an activity like, remembering a list of things (e.g. shopping list :D ), Meditation works best!
2006-06-25 02:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dhan Louie ☺ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give up coffee and any other stimulant including alcohol for a while and chill out a lot. You may be riding over some emotions that want to be heard, seen and felt. Let them out. Get support around you.
2006-06-25 07:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Teardrop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because while you are asleep at one point you start to dream and during your dreams you are thinking :
1. I'll wake up soon, it's just a dream
2. Oh no I'm falling
3. Will this creature ever stop chasing me
4. That food looks so good
And on, and on it goes.
2006-06-25 03:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by happysnappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 08:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a mental health case manager. two potential reasons for this come to mind, and i want you to breathe first....bi-polar, and adult add.
it's ok, this is not a diagnosis. but it is something to explore. there are medicines for both, they'll help you get your brain to calm down so you can then learn some coping mechanisms.
i'm in my 40's and just got dx'd with adult add. i'm on ritalin and it's made a huge difference in my life.
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2006-06-25 01:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by erys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋