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Difficulty in absorbing information
I have difficulty in absorbing information from reading. I have to read. sentence again and again for understanding it. Even if i understand, i will forget most of the information just after reading few sentences. Same thing happens when i watch a movie or TV series, i cannot follow the plot of the movie, because i cannot absorb what's happening in the movie. This is causing extreme difficulty in academic and my social life. And this problem is persistent and not improving. I have tried whole lot of antidepressants but none helped. How do i get my reading comprehension back?
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Hi
It is attention problem
Next Steps
1. Vary the activity: Concentration is a demanding
mental task. No one can sustain peak attention
over a prolonged period. Anticipate this by
varying your activity from time to time. Read
for a period of time, then switch to taking notes
or reciting aloud. By doing this, you will find
that you won’t tire as easily
2. Set a time: Set a time for the completion of
your task. This will keep you focused as you
attempt to complete the work before time
is up.
3. Pace yourself: Trying to do too much too fast
destroys concentration. When the assignment
is long or involved, it is best not to attempt to
complete it at one sitting
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Diagnosis depends on complete case history
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Hi.. will need further history regarding your condition to advise appropriately. Like how long you have this problem, whether associated with any other symptoms, family history etc.
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consult for further evaluation and management
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Difficulties in absorbing information from reading or watching tv may be a part of learning disorder in children. But this can't start at your age of 30years. In this age it may be related to anxiety or other psychological issues. If your IQ is normal, you will benefit from a combination of anxiolytic medicine ,and cognitive enhancer antidepressant like vortioxetine.I have 22years experience in treating patients. You can consult with me through practo or preferably through my Google page. To know more about me you may visit my facebook page...Dr Suneet upadhyaya (Jaipur)
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Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every patient to make a diagnosis and management accordingly.
It’s not clear how long the problems persist.
Was there any stressful event before the onset of the symptoms?
Have you been on some drugs of dependence like Alcohol etc.
How is your sleep?
Are you on any drugs for Diabetes, Hypertension etc.
How is your mood most of the time?
Next Steps
Do start with Yoga exercises.
Do meditation and light exercises.
Health Tips
Do take the help of a mental health professional
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