I have a problem.

I loose concentration easily, i will find myself sometimes just starring at empty space or at an object. My mind will go blank.
You could stand in front of me talking and my mind would just drift, my teacher thought i had hearing trouble, but it turned out my hearing was excellent.

And every time i lock my door i have to check its locked, even though i can clearly see its locked.

This has happened to me my whole life from a simple twitch to a sort of OCD

So, any symptoms? or maybe even a cure?

and no, i have not sought medical advice.

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Comments ( 15 )
  • AREYOUBLINDTHEGAME

    yes their is a cure every one knws about it were just not telling you because we are mean

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  • It sounds to me like you might have ADHD something that can be treated with medication you should tell your doctor about this.

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    • barbiexluvo

      little things like that happen to me all the time
      if you dont want little things controlling your life you have to stop whenever you feel the urge to do something
      and yeah that sometimes causes anxiety...
      in the long run its for the best

      and if you smoke weed/pop pills id stop.

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    • I looked up ADHD (serious stuff), i also looked up all related conditions and some aspects are similar to my problems, Its scary like i might have many conditions. But this could be simple paranoia.

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  • Seadra

    Drinking one glass of coffee a day helps with concentration and you may want to try ADHD medicine. I have ADD and am medication, but I am the exact same way! No matter what kind of medical advice I seek, no one can help me.

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  • IveGotBallsOfSteal

    jesus christ what is this world coming too when people think thats bad. its called spacing out. happens.

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  • I do those things too.

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  • FlyingSheilds

    Nice comment XxINCHAINSxX. So true, So often.

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  • michellemango

    Do you guys seriously think you need to go to a god damn doctor for this minor situation? No.

    You just have a short attention span.

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  • et3naltwilight

    Oh my goodness. That sounds like me. I'm scared. Is it really OCD? I've always wondered if I've had it because I'd end up scratching my head for hours although it's not itchy. or I'd stare into space even though I'm supposed to be doing hmwk. Or I'd look in the mirror for an hour trying to figure out how to fix these imperfections.

    Now I'm scared. I try to study with friends for big tests/exams so that I can focus. Apparently, this only happens when I'm alone.

    P.S. I don't know if meds can fix this because I'm the type of person who thinks that meds for emotional/problems relating to mental health would only make your physical health worse. Don't take my advice though because I could be absolutely wrong. Yes. Actually, I'd rather talk to a therapist rather than a doctor because they're more specialized in this area.

    P.P.S. I think it's just OCD or you have a lot on your mind or you're really tired because when others are talking to me, it takes me a while to truly focus and absorb what they're saying. I blank out alot when I'm bored.

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  • buriedalive

    are you taking medication for anythin already? I was like that when I started lithium, and i just I had to switch meds.
    If not, I agree with gizzie56, see a doctor about it. it could turn out to be nothin, but you won't lose anything by just checkin it out :)

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    • I am not on meds, i am thinking about going to the doctor, i guess i am uneasy about what i might find out.

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  • Anasule

    Do you get enough sleep and eat properly?

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    • Thanks for the comments, if anything i get too much sleep.

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  • XxINCHAINSxX

    You are all wrong. Poster, you do not have ADD like idiots and greedy doctors would have you believe. You are just Right Brain Dominant. I too, am Right Brain Dominant.
    Please, please! Google it! you will feel so much better without the drugs they will try to get you addicted to!!! I am 20, and was addicted to the Ritalin the doctor gave me for almost 9 years... I finally broke the habit, and use marijuana to help me eat better, (The 9 years of ritilin (AN APPETITE SUPPRESSANT) made me HATE eating, so now I must use illegal drugs to get my appetite back. DO NOT SEE A DOCTOR. You should talk to your parents and tell them that you need to go to a school that teaches a different curriculum. Trust me, school will be VERY hard on you. Albert Einstein was also incredibly right brained, as was Ghandi, Jesus, Buddha and many others. NONE OF THEM DID WELL IN SCHOOL. NONE OF THEM RESPECTED AUTHORITY. Be happy for who you are, my friend. :)

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