Hi Eteles.... Sorry things are so hard for you right now. Your situation is tough and I don't really know what to say about that. As far as your actual question, I'll tell you what I do. I, too have concentration problems. I have found that if I do two things at once, it helps keep the bad thoughts at bay. Right now, I'm replying to your post and watching a Supernatural show on DVD. Regular TV has ads, which distract from my distractions. I'm also sanding a rock. This is how I keep from going totally crazy. When I don't have the TV on, I have the police scanner on. I pick up a lot of different localities, so it goes off frequently, but at odd intervals. That irregularity breaks up the obsessive thoughts. There is one thing I do that's kinda the opposite of this and that is photography. Everything seems to melt away when I'm out taking pictures. My brother said I see photographs. Though it is not practical for everyone, I find having a dog to take care of and to pet is extremely helpful.

I truly hope things get better for you. Keep reaching out here.