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Danage
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I have to agree with you there, it is a disgrace what some people think they can get away with.
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I just watch DVDs nowadays (simply because, as you said, you can rewind). I can't concentrate on watching TV, so I don't watch it, which is a shame because I seem to be missing some good stuff.My concentration span is small but I can do OK if I take my time and re-read the things I don't get first time, second time etc. When watching TV or a DVD I tend to pay attention sometimes and then I start to think about other things. I miss chunks of dialogue or even whole scenes. In this case the rewind button is my friend when I want to recap such things. I tend to record everything I'm going to watch on TV which makes things easier and just view the rest of the stuff I'm not too bothered about. It also makes for less frustration when someone rings up in the middle of a programme too.
I watch it sometimes, but when there's nothing of interest on I prefer playing games or surfing the internet. I also listen to audio books and I'd like to recommend to everyone who has trouble reading to listen to these instead. There is a site named Audible.co.uk and if you have a compatible MP3 player ( or listen with a computer ) you can buy and download thousands of audio books for good prices. I find that listening to these can be much easier than reading their counterparts although I do end up falling asleep occasionally. They still aren't perfect for me as I still miss chunks of dialogue here and there as my mind wanders but it's easy to just re-wind and replay the bit's I miss out on.I just watch DVDs nowadays (simply because, as you said, you can rewind). I can't concentrate on watching TV, so I don't watch it, which is a shame because I seem to be missing some good stuff.
I play on computer and DS games, especially strategy games, such as Age of Empires II, Red Alert 3 and the Total War series (especially the original Mediaeval). I find having to think about things, especially with strategy games, can help with concentration.I watch it sometimes, but when there's nothing of interest on I prefer playing games or surfing the internet. I also listen to audio books and I'd like to recommend to everyone who has trouble reading to listen to these instead. There is a site named Audible.co.uk and if you have a compatible MP3 player ( or listen with a computer ) you can buy and download thousands of audio books for good prices. I find that listening to these can be much easier than reading their counterparts although I do end up falling asleep occasionally. They still aren't perfect for me as I still miss chunks of dialogue here and there as my mind wanders but it's easy to just re-wind and replay the bit's I miss out on.
I have to agree, what is the cause of the lack of concentration?My concentration is shot to pieces. I dont know if its the ilness or the meds. Even on forums i cant read threads that are more than a few lines. And thats a shame cos im sure i must be missing out on some fascinating topics.
I play on computer and DS games, especially strategy games, such as Age of Empires II, Red Alert 3 and the Total War series (especially the original Mediaeval). I find having to think about things, especially with strategy games, can help with concentration.
I know working memory is affected as well as short-term, maybe not being able to recall things properly with those parts of the brain ( frontal lobes ) is what is effecting concentration in some ways.I have to agree, what is the cause of the lack of concentration?