Is inability to focus on more than one thing at a given moment normal?
Patient: I m really unable to do more than one thing at a moment. I stop paying attention to absolutly everything around me when i m occupied. I m not able to drive and talk to somebody. I often don t see people juste in front of me when i m thinking or talking on the phone. Is it normal? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  As you mentioned that you will stop paying attention to absolutely everything around you when you are occupied it means that you are able to fully concentrate on the work that you are doing. I think it's a very good sign that you are able to concentrate on the hope that you are doing so that results will be definitely better as per your concentration levels. And it's always tries to focus on a single task each time then to dilute your focus on multiple tasks. Unable to do more than one thing at the moment is really not a disease. If you are not able to focus on even one task then that should be evaluated further. As you are not suffering from a particular disease there is no need of any medications or investigations. Going for a morning walk daily, exercising for 2 to 3 days in a week, listening to music, spending time with your friends and family members definitely improve your concentration further. So no need to worry about your condition.  Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.