Why can thinking feel so difficult?
How can I describe concentration problems to a professional?
Instead of “My brain does not work”, an example might be rereading a page, losing the thread of a conversation or struggling to make a decision. This article does not provide exercises or individual therapy.
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- German National Clinical Practice Guideline · Chapter 2 ↗
German-language clinical guideline. Used for diagnostic assessment and the limitations of questionnaires.
- German depression guideline: Background (in German) ↗
German clinical guideline, background and risk factors; population-level relationships do not determine an individual cause. Accessed: 29 October 2026.
Compiled from an existing article: 31 October 2026. Source comparison in the article: 29 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; independent medical review is pending. Editorial compilation; independent medical expert review has not taken place.
Editorial responsibility: Mario V.W.B.R. Obst. Known limitations and the use of each source are explained alongside the reference. A source-comparison date is not the publication date of the original source.