Losing My Train of Thought

About the Symptom

A thought disorder can be disorganized thinking. It can be caused by many different medical or psychiatric conditions.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Difficulty gathering thoughts

Possible Causes

Generally, Losing my train of thought can be related to:

• Depression

  Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and changes in sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and past trauma can cause depression, it can take time to identify and address causes, and genetic factors may also be at play.

• Bipolar Disorder

  A disorder marked by extreme and persistent shifts in mood that last for weeks to months, from periods of sustained depression to periods of elevated mood and euphoria. The precise cause is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors contribute.

• Adjustment Disorder

  A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Schizophrenia
• Migraine
• Hypothyroidism
• Graves' Disease
• Peri-/Post-Menopausal Symptoms
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Are you having trouble thinking clearly or making decisions?
• How has decision-making difficulty changed since it started?
• Have you had trouble making decisions in the past?
• How long have you had difficulty making decisions and cannot make choices?

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