I've struggled with my inability to concentrate for many years, but lately it feels like it's getting to the point where it's both ridiculous and sometimes dangerous. I can't concentrate even when I'm very interested in the thing I'm trying to concentrate on. A few days ago, I went to Universal Studios, and I kept finding my mind wandering IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIDES/SHOWS. One moment, I would be trying to take in the scenery on the ride to understand the plot, since most rides at Universal are centered on a plot, and the next moment, I would catch myself off in a daze thinking about how good chicken tenders sounded or something I wanted to text to a friend when I got off the ride. Then I would get frustrated with myself because I paid money to be there, and I didn't even really experience the attractions because I was too busy in dream land thinking about food or whatever.

I'm also finding it nearly impossible to read books these days. I used to be an avid reader. Now it takes me 6 hours to read 30 pages. I have to re-read sentences over and over because my mind wanders and I never really take in what I just read.

I've been tested for ADD/ADHD and have also been on medication for ADHD despite passing the test. The psychiatrist said I passed the test, but he would prescribe me the medication anyway to see if I found it helpful. When Vyvanse didn't work, I was put on Straterra, which also didn't help. In fact, both medications made my problems worse, the Vyvanse because it made me very jittery and the Straterra because it caused me to fall asleep off and on all day long and have such vivid dreams I couldn't discern them from reality. So I don't think it's a pure attention deficit thing. Could it be a depression thing? I'm so frustrated and feel like I'm completely losing my mind half the time. :/