Therapy help with concentration?

mtlaurel

Those who see a therapist, has it helped your general ability to concentrate?

I am a distracted, scatter-brain lately. I am so freaking antsy. I am eager to get going with DE, while simultaneously full of dread. I really don't want to spend the money on therapy, but I also don't want to get fired because I'm performing so poorly.

BeckyP005

Well we all know what everyone thinks about my therapist...haaha. Only been to her twice so my answer is no. Hope others can help you Then again..how could we not be distracted with what we are all going through? I responded to my post that thank goodness I am not a nurse or dr because I'm sure I would of given wrong dosage of meds or something yesterday!

Mrs.McIrish

I don't think it has helped with concentration for me.  Some days I feel ok and can concentrate. Then there are days (like today) where I am waiting for b/w to come back and I am a disaster at work.

solarflare

I don't see a therapist but I have one in the family. I know they could give you mental tools and exercises that would help you with concentration. I think it is well worth the moolah.

I can't concentrate either, except when I am under pressure. My performance was down about 6 months ago, so I had to readjust and get out of my IF crazy head as much as possible. It's hard, but caffeine and music can help a little bit.

We've all been there, though. Take care of yourself, Mt. 

 

kat1221

I have had the same therapist for over 6 years and LOVE her.  She has really helped me through some tough times...and good times.  I don't know that it has helped with my concentration but she has given me some tools to help with obsessive thoughts...this is what I do.  I obsess about everything and baby making is no different.

I have found meditation to be helpful.  I do a guided meditation from a podcast and I try to do it at least EOD, sometimes every day.  I can still get off the beam frequently but it does help.

pillowass

I also struggle with concentration. Therapy does help, in that it reduces my anxiety, which I think is closely related. If your insurance will cover it, you might try talking to a naturopath - they often have supplements and nutritional strategies that help with anxiety/concentration.

amandanurse

I think therapy is great if you need to work through a specific issue. Been there, done that and felt therapy was beneficial.  If the primary issue is general concentration or ability to focus then I think Yoga and acupuncture have helped me.

brooklynesque

I've definitely been scatterbrained and unfocused over the last 6 months or so since beginning treatments.  I haven't tried therapy yet, but so far I've found working out regularly really helps -- maybe because it elevates my mood a bit and helps me let off some steam.