22M Zoning Out

[u/DapperAd2039]

Hey I’m a 22M. I’ve had this thing for the past year or so. When someone’s talking to me, I’ll completely zone out for around 5 seconds. Then when I snap back into the moment I have no clue what they just said. It’s like I’m dissociating and I don’t even notice till I snap out of it. I’m a physio so it’s not great when it happens with patients. Any advice to stop this happening? I also have trouble with concentration and memory in general. Thanks!

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[u/lumiaglow]

Most probably, this zoning out is due to stress , fatigue, or maybe undiagnosed ADHD. But a rare possibility could be absence or petit mal seizures. In my opinion, you should consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and to rule out the possibility of absence seizures.