Why am I so forgetful and absent minded?
Dr Samir Parikh
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Director and Consultant,
Psychiatry,
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj,
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Q: I am a 21-year-old student. I am very absent minded. I forget doing important things on time. I am not able to arrive to a solution soon. Later I regret that I should have done something otherwise. I also feel tired very soon and start yawning even after a proper sleep. Please advise.
A:There are different reasons for forgetfulness, stress, anxiety, attention deficit and self organisation abilities. You need to work on your lifestyle and at work/academics, have a better focus and motivation, so interest develops. Talk to a psychologist.