Does anyone find it takes awhile to get concentration back?

[debsk83]

I was just wondering if anyone else found it hard for the concentration to get better?  I have been on anti depressants for just over 4 weeks and am still struggling to concentrate.  I am being phased back into work but not on phones.  Just concerned because I still find I have moments that I end up zoning out basically and staring into space.  Just hope my concentration goes back to normal soon I have so much I need to do.

[Munchroom]

Morning Debs... I think that is part of the whole depression thing, I've been on meds (that work) for months now and I'm still finding my concentration is affected. I love to write - and draw, but I cannot concentrate on anything long enough, like you I just zone out and could quite happily sit staring into space for ages! Its frustrating and I'm really really hoping it will pass eventually...

[lightenup]

Hi Debs and Munchroom says its all part of the depression illness...............and it is so frustrating.  I love to bake, and things that where second nature to me becomes like a mountain.  Also sometimes I even find it hard to hold a conversation as my mind goes walk about

[seamie]

me too, to all of the above. its so awkward when it happens whilst having a conversation with someone,and when they have finished you ask sorry what was it you were saying.

[debsk83]

I have that too.  I hate it when my mind wanders during conversation.  Just hope it soon goes back to normal.  I want to basically get on with my life. Enjoy what I used to.  I know I won't be any good on the phones until my concentration has improved.  I keep trying to improve my concentration but i still find i zone out.

[Laurs]

I have the same problem, it's so frustrating.  It's usually at its worst when I'm at work which is a real pain.  Luckily nobody has noticed yet, but I feel like a skiver and am scared that somebody is eventually going to notice that I'm not doing any work!