Help!

[tyshayb]

Hi, I've been trying to study for my biology test, I have made an outline and everything, but when I get ready to study I can't its like I want to study, but my mind won't let me. I end up studying maybe 3 problems then I'm off doing something else. All my life (I am 19, and in college) I have never been able to focus and study. What is wrong with me?

[tyshayb]

Thank You, all so much! I am going to try all of this!  :)

[caregiver222]

It helps to study for short periods of time on different subjects. Biology for a while, then switch to math, then switch to writing. Try to find a place where you can always study in the same place and do nothing else there. No eating. No day-dreaming. Spaced studying is always better than cramming. Study hard, take a day break and then study the same material hard the third day. Study something else in-between. Try to do studying the same time every day. Try studying then going out for exercise or a walk, and then studying a while, then exercising, and then studying again. Avoid eating or drinking sugar before studying. No earphones. Soft classical music in the background is O.K.

[tyshayb]

Thank You!

[BluCrystal]

Lol, nothing is wrong with you, many people have the same problem.  Set a timer for 20 minutes, and study for that time.  Then take a 10 minute break, and do it again.  It will make for longer study sessions, but might make them easier in the long run.

[tyshayb]

Thanks, I'm actually in the library studying, but I just cant seem to focus. Someone told me I might have ADHD, but I dont think its that severe. I have never been able to focus long enough to actually study, and in college I need to, I just dont know any other way to stay focus. The only things I have with me now is my laptop, and cell phone, and my cell phone isnt on, when I try to study I turn everything off, but it still doesnt help me.

[Colombina06]

I don't think something is wrong with you. Sometimes during my study hours I start to feel like that, just examine the reasons why you get like that, coffee before study?  Coffee gets me overly anxious while I am stuying. Also cell phones, the television, or things that may be interupting,  or simply study in the library of your college or find a comfortable zone for your study time.