Difficulty Concentrating
A lack of concentration is an impaired capacity to keep one’s mental attention on a single task. Difficulty focusing may stem from a number of different issues, including sleepiness, impulsivity, intrusive thoughts or worries, restlessness, or a lack of focus. Mental health issues, neurological disorders, and physical health may contribute to these symptoms. Concentration problems may be long-term, chronic disorders, such as attention deficit disorder, or they might emerge as a consequence of sickness or another incident.
Stress which triggers high cortisol levels, can affect the psychological well-being of individuals, which in turn could impair focus. Moreover, the adrenal gland, the cortisol synthesizer, may be dysfunctional, altering the overall energy level and capacity to focus. Changes in focus lasting for more than a day or two for no apparent reason should be reviewed by a doctor as soon as possible. Likewise, new or worsening attention problems should be evaluated as quickly as possible. Because many reasons for attention difficulties are tied to lifestyle and environmental factors, modifying daily routines may help overcome the problem.
