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I accidentally partially blinded myself by looking into a very bright projector. (self.Blind)
submitted by SpektrumKid
the reason it’s partial, is that it’s really just a semi transparent dark dot, but it’s literally at the very very center of everything I look at, so my ability to focus on *anything* has been broken.
I’ve lost the ability to focus on anything which has made my life spiral out of control. I struggle doing the most basic self care functions, because you have to be able to focus on your nails to clip them, or focus on where you clean to see if it’s clean.
My attention span is already compromised from birth from having adhd which is like mild ongoing amnesia. Basically no short term memory.
And now my ability to stay focused is out the window.
The doctors are saying that it’s too small to do surgery, but the effects It’s had on my life is profound.
It’s like having every thought you have in your head interrupted constantly no matter where I look or try to dwell my eyes on.
Am i in the right subreddit? I’m not sure, since I can see fine otherwise. I “just” can’t find and lock focus:(
Looking for sympathy and ideas of what to do and how to cope
I’ve lost the ability to focus on anything which has made my life spiral out of control. I struggle doing the most basic self care functions, because you have to be able to focus on your nails to clip them, or focus on where you clean to see if it’s clean.
My attention span is already compromised from birth from having adhd which is like mild ongoing amnesia. Basically no short term memory.
And now my ability to stay focused is out the window.
The doctors are saying that it’s too small to do surgery, but the effects It’s had on my life is profound.
It’s like having every thought you have in your head interrupted constantly no matter where I look or try to dwell my eyes on.
Am i in the right subreddit? I’m not sure, since I can see fine otherwise. I “just” can’t find and lock focus:(
Looking for sympathy and ideas of what to do and how to cope
carolineecouture 6 points 1y ago
I'm sorry. Have you asked any rehab or training you could do to cope? There are people who have limited central vision so other people have experienced this problem too. I'd also investigate therapy to help you deal with this. Sorry I don't have anything specific to offer. Good luck.
AlexEtchings 3 points 1y ago
If your visually impaired than yes
SpektrumKid [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Well I guess that applies then.
AlexEtchings 1 points 1y ago
:)
arosiejk 2 points 1y ago
Looking at this with ADHD:
My psychiatrist suggested I try some CBT if I find I’m having diminished returns with my memory, focus, and anxiety during a medicine evaluation. Are you on medicine?
Of course, I’m not a doctor, but some of your frustration seems like it could be anxiety driving some of your problems. When my anxiety was at its peak, any issues I had with memory would be super rough for everything else in my life.
My psychiatrist suggested I try some CBT if I find I’m having diminished returns with my memory, focus, and anxiety during a medicine evaluation. Are you on medicine?
Of course, I’m not a doctor, but some of your frustration seems like it could be anxiety driving some of your problems. When my anxiety was at its peak, any issues I had with memory would be super rough for everything else in my life.
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