I have been struggling for past 15 years severe concentration and short memory retention issues while reading, doing calculations. Doctors recently said I have ocd. Is this the cause or do I have any other issues. I'm on paroxetine and fluvoxamine maleate low dosage. Will these medicines help me to get concentration as normal persons. I'm. Not able to read and retain information due to worst concentration. Even my brain focused on one thing my mind does not get clarity on th thinking. Something restricts to concentrate in my mind. I can realise. Cloudy thinking. Kindly suggest wht kind of problem is this what shall I do?
Ask Free Question
You need to consult a clinical psychologist. A clinical psychologist will suggest you strategies that can help in enhancing your attention and concentration as well as memory improvement. Ocd can be treated with combination of pharmacotherapy as well as psychotherapy. All the best.
Ask Free Question
Dear Mr. lybrate-user, issue's you've mentioned are very common seen with people with ocd. Definitely medicine will be helpful for you to cope with the symptoms but it'll not give you permanent cure, to cure the disorder/ difficulties permanently you'll need to follow given instructions. 1. Make a list of the things you've ocd about and start desensitize all those thoughts. 2. Meditation is one the most long term effective treatment of ocd, attention and concentration. These 2 things have shown tremendous results in ocd and other anxiety disorder. If in case you need a detailed session and would like continue treatment to come out of it, you can get in touch with me on Lybrate. Best of luck neelam ass cont neuro-rehab psychologist sir ganga ram hospital, new delhi.
Ask Free Question
Dear Suresh, OCD has such cognitive disturbances. Let OCD be treated properly. Doctors start with low dose and gradually increase the dose. Probably when obsessions reduce, you will be able to focus on your reading and calculations better.
Ask Free Question
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem. Symptoms typically include recurring thoughts and repetitive actions in response to the recurring thoughts. A common example is recurring thoughts about germs and dirt, with a need to wash your hands repeatedly to "clean off the germs". However, there are many other examples. The usual treatments are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medicine, or both. Treatment often works well to reduce the symptoms and distress of OCD greatly.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
