Two things I can think of are that you have an anxiety disorder or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). So basically, if its an anxiety disorder you could try some relaxation techniques, problem solving or therapy. ADHD cannot be 'cured' with medication, but the symptoms can be suppressed with stimulants such as Ritalin.
As you get older the symptoms of ADHD become less and less annoying basically.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.