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Tracking Conversations

Written by: Martin Winkler
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 22 Jul 2008.

Abstract:

If you have big problems with listening to and keeping track of conversations you should try to find out what might contribute to your problem. For example, some people have severe problems in group settings due to social anxiety or fears.

Question:

I have big problems listening and tracking conversations. What should I do?

Answer:

There are many possible causes why people have problems to track relevant information in a conversation.

Possible causes could be:

Try to find out what might contribute to your problem. Some people have severe problems in group settings due to social anxiety or fears. This might cause high tension and reduced ability to focus on conversation.

If you have a history of attention problems, distractibility and / or hyperactive symptoms (or children with these problems) you should also consider a residual form of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

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