Lack of focus,motivation & concentration

[Faithful Son]

The thread title basically says it all.

I have a problem, I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 2005 and I'm taking nervous system depressants.

Ever since the last 3-4 years I've had a problem of forgetfullness, lack of memory so to say and I lack focus and concenstration.

A few people have told me it might be due to my illness, or it might be the medication I'm using, but I need some practical advice from my friends here.

I don't have a lot of money to spend and I'm not buying my food.

Are there any vitamins or a certain type of cereal or certain type of juice which you could recommend I drink?

It's hard for me to do physical excersise, because I am always tired and I don't have the motivation to start exercising.

I am getting enough sleep and I'm not feeling depressed, at the moment it's been getting a bit worse since last week Thursday. I feel totally week and drained and even my eye sight is affected, I can't focus with my eyes, I actually have to pinch them tighter sometimes just to see properly.

I don't have money now to see a doctor, but any advice until I can go visit a doctor would be appreciated.

Thank you
God bless
Faithful Son

 

[ladylovesJesus]

Hey brother jako
Check out this site for some healthy eating.

BBC - Food - Recipes - High energy recipes

Been having a look and this would even help me on the low fat diet the doctor put me on for my cholesterol problem.

God bless

LLJ :rainbow: :rose:

 

[Faithful Son]

Thank you sister Lady. Although, I mentioned I don't buy my own food, so that link doesn't help me much.

I can look at the juices and maybe try to buy a similar one if I have some money, but generally I can only afford small things, I won't be able to buy whole meals.

Thanks anyway.

 

[mounty]

brother i know your in a different country so im not sure how the market works over there, i know here and in several other countries fruit and vegetable stores or stalls cut there prices at the end of the day, as some of the stock is starting to go bad, but most of the fruit and veg are just fine and in some cases even better for you, mabey you could ask one of your local stores if they would cut you a deal at the end of day for left over stock,

fruit and vegetables eat loads and loads it will really help build up your system while your on medication

hope this helps xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[threeyetone]

To FaithfulSon

Im not sure that my advice can help, I only know that I went through depression for quite some time, ofcourse this is not the same, but I can tell you that (and Im sure others have said) God will make a way. I pray you find answers and today I found your thread and it reminded me of things I have gone through myself If you think for one minute your alone your not, Faith is the key. I remind myself everyday that someone else has it much worse. I will pray for you. Things will be allright.I hope I helped. God Bless you and Happy Birthday.Kim

 

[Faithful Son]

Thank you everyone, some people told me to have myself checked or for ADD, but I'm not sure how to go about it. God bless you

 

[rizen1]

This does not take away from a professional , but you take this test to get an idea.

ADD/ADHD Self Test

 

[Faithful Son]

I did a test earlier at oneaddplace.com sister and it seems that I do suffer from ADD. I have looked at a natural medicine for it and I sent off an email to a local site here in South Africa, they should probably reply tomorrow, or else I'll just give them a call, no harm, no foul I say, if I can curb this thing in it's early phase then that's the best.

God bless

 

[rizen1]

I'll be praying for you..luv yuh
God bless

 

[Faithful Son]

I feel a bit angry and sad about this, I'm not angry at anyone, I just have the anger emotion, it sucks quite frankly, I hope the medication helps me become "normal" again. This last year was the worst, I really went backwards, I reread some of my old posts on the forum and I really had a blessed gift of clarity, but not anymore God bless

 

[cerebus]

I am getting enough sleep and I'm not feeling depressed, at the moment it's been getting a bit worse since last week Thursday. I feel totally week and drained and even my eye sight is affected, I can't focus with my eyes, I actually have to pinch them tighter sometimes just to see properly.

Definitely sounds like it's a condition and not just some kind of a downer you're on. Have you spoken to your GP? There are some very encouraging ADD drugs coming onto the market. From what I've heard the natural ones tend to not work very well, but I can understand your reluctance to put more chemicals into your body.


However you might also want to find out if it's the antidepressants you're on at the moment. They might be malfunctioning or your body might have developed an immunity to them. Earlier you said that you had been having similar symptoms since before the drugs and that they helped for a while - so perhaps that's it.

The problem with these online tests though is that a lot of mental conditions can sound more or less the same on a checklist, and ADHD is a very blanket term for a very diverse condition. You should go to a GP or preferably a specialist if you can.


The Lord cover and supply you Jako

 

[rizen1]

cerebus

The problem with these online tests though is that a lot of mental conditions can sound more or less the same on a checklist, and ADHD is a very blanket term for a very diverse condition. You should go to a GP or preferably a specialist if you can.

These online test and website (on medical websites ), would always tell its viewers to see a professional, that its only an outline for you to evaluate yourself. An online test can not prescribe medication to you, thats why they provide contacts for you to call. Its nothing like a personality test.

I feel a bit angry and sad about this, I'm not angry at anyone, I just have the anger emotion, it sucks quite frankly, I hope the medication helps me become "normal" again. This last year was the worst, I really went backwards, I reread some of my old posts on the forum and I really had a blessed gift of clarity, but not anymore God bless

Father I lift my brother to you, right now. Give him peace of mind, let your Holy Spirit remove all negative emotions. Bless his heart right now with Joy.

Lord I know he has the victory in you, so I praise you. With hands lifted I claim this victory for my brother.

I stand in the truth that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, I stand in the truth that he's a new creation washed in the blood of Jesus, I come against all deceiving spirits in the name of Jesus, all lying tongues must be silent.

You are the potter he is the clay, mold him into a new being, without the pain and emotional distress. Let the joy of salvation give him peace.

This I ask in your precious name amen.

 

[Dreamer]

Father, I stand in agreement with rizen1's prayer for our brother. Jesus, I ask You to move away the obstacles and show Your Son clearly to Faithful Son; may Your healing grace and restoration be just around the bend for our brother. We love you, our Lord Jesus Christ, King of Kings. Do your mighty work in Jako's life today, using any and all of your great ways! Use people, places, things....but most of all use your Holy Spirit speaking in Jako's heart. In Jesus name, Amen.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

My heart goes out to you, Jako, it really does.However, I'm not qualified to give you the answers you need. In my opinion, you'd be better served by seeking face-to-face help from a psychiatrist.

You're in my prayers.

SLE