| Sounds like it could be ADHD, take a look at the DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD[0] (the same criteria that a doctor would use to diagnose you). Here are the criteria for Inattention: - Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities. - Often has trouble holding attention on tasks or play activities. - Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. - Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked). - Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities. - Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework). - Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (e.g. school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones). - Is often easily distracted - Is often forgetful in daily activities. [0] https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html |