Is it normal to have these problems paying attention?

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I find it extremely hard to pay attention in school. I go about 5 minutes and then start day dreaming about any little thing. I actually have to concentrate on paying attention to the point where I repeat "pay attention" in my head over and over (which isnt even helping). I moved the the front in all my classes, dont talk to anyone, and keep my phone away and still. Is this normal?

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  • assh0le
    12 years ago

    I think your problem is really......ah I can't fucking stay focused to finish th..........

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  • knoshann
    13 years ago

    Probably normal, I'd say more but you probably wouldn't finish reading :)

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  • timebobbu
    13 years ago

    ADHD see a doctor

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  • chicken471bologna
    13 years ago

    Wow I've never heard of it being that bad but I guess it's normal

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  • krh90
    13 years ago

    you probably have adhd, I have it and everything you said is the story of my life

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  • bigguy2010
    13 years ago

    Normal or not normal is unimportant. You have identified a problem that is holding you back. The question you should be asking is, "How can I fix this problem?"

    Speak with a favorite teacher or guidance counselor. There are ways to compensate for an attention problem (with and without medication). Any good teacher would be willing to help you plan and experiment with different strategies for paying attention in the classroom.

    Keep trying your hardest. I hope you reach your full potential. Best of luck.

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  • jrphotographer
    13 years ago

    Same

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  • unmarkedbeauty
    13 years ago

    I used to sleep in all my classes, and I passed all of them. I never knew how to concentrate, no matter how hard I tried. :] Don't worry, you're normal.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    wow same here. and yeh it sucks really bad cuz i failed 2 classes last year and i have to redo the exams now but it might be cuz i dont sleep much around 6 (sometimes even 5) hours a day but i try to fix it now. so if you dont sleep much try to sleep more maybe it will help.

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