Hi I am a 23 year old colleges student who is about to graduate this semester. I have been having anxiety due to test and I have not been able to get simple task done that involves school work. I tried behavioral therapy and I think that my anxiety conditions have improved by my own doings, but I am still not improving in school. Whenever I try to study I can only stay focused for about 20 to 30 minutes then I think about other things or do other things. Also, this is very frustrating and I feel like a failure because I am not able to improve in school due to my inability to focus while taking tests as well. What should I do? I have already spoken to a counselor but I do not think that is enough. Could I possibly have ADHD?
Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Difficulty to stay focused, in your case, cannot indicate ADHD. You are supposed to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span OS below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. Concentration comes only when you are interested in what you do. So please be passionate towards what you are doing or do only those things which you are interested in. It is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.