Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

We see an influx of adults being diagnosed around age 38,” says Timothy Wilens, MD, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “That’s right around the time people start multitasking more, juggling jobs, families, a home, and other personal obligations—and problems focusing and staying alert seem to get worse,” he says.

But not everyone who slacks on work or forgets appointments has ADHD; there are plenty of other reasons you may be losing focus. Here are five things that could be sucking your attention span dry. Plus: When you should consider seeing your doctor.