Unable to Concentrate


Depression can result in an inability to concentrate or remember things.

"I couldn't concentrate," says Dave. "I'd be driving home and I'd miss my turn. All of a sudden I'd look up, and I would be four or five blocks past where I was supposed to turn."

Marie says, "I had to remind myself how to do basic things. I remember several times when I would do things like start the coffeemaker but not put the water in. I got to the point where I left a list of instructions next to the coffeemaker."

"At work," says Rob Eagar, "I was reduced to a man who mindlessly stared at the wall all day."

Marie continues, "I remember staggering out of bed and standing there in the bathroom just staring at myself for about two or three minutes and then saying, 'Okay, turn on the taps. Pick up your toothbrush.' After I would say the instruction, I would do the thing."

Follow Marie's advice and say out loud the things you need to do. It is also a good idea to get a pad of paper and start writing things down both at home and at work.

"My child, listen to me and treasure my instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and understanding" (Proverbs 2:1-3 NLT).

Lord, I will start by concentrating on You. Please give me the ability to focus on the tasks that need to get done at home and at work. Thank you for being a constant help. Amen.


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Suggested reading from the DivorceCare HelpCenter

Minirth Meier New Life Clinic Series: The Freedom from Depression Workbook
Les Carter


It's an unfortunate but unavoidable fact: depression will seriously affect one in four of us at some point in our lives. Perhaps equally unfortunate are our misconceptions about depression and its causes. The good news is that depression can be managed. This book is also authored by Frank Minirth.

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