5/15/2023 0 Comments Hyperfocus addWhen you hyperfocus on something such as a TV watching binge, or 8 hours surfing the web, it doesn’t feel good because it comes with an element of guilt or shame. When you hyperfocus on a work project, or a creative hobby, it feels fun, creative, productive and gives a huge sense of accomplishment. “She had missed the sirens and all the commotion and was finally discovered by firemen, as she was working contentedly in her room while the kitchen at the back of the house was engulfed in flames!” says Nadeau. She was so engrossed, she didn’t notice that her house was on fire. In her book, Adventures in Fast Forward, Kathleen Nadeau writes about an ADHDer who was hyper-focusing on writing a paper. This lack of awareness of what is going on around you, can get you into trouble you might miss appointments or worse. The next thing she knew, her daughters head popped up between her and the paper and she was saying, “Mom, are you in there?” She had been trying to attract her mom’s attention for several minutes before deciding she needed to physically check in. My friend, was reading a newspaper while her 2 small children were happily playing. When you hyperfocus, you do such a good job of blocking out distractions that you aren’t aware of what is going on around you. It feels rewarding and satisfying.ĪDHDers have the ability to take focusing to an entire other level and hyperfocus. We block out distractions, (external and internal) and mentally engage with it, for minutes or hours at a time. When we focus on something, we make it the center of our attention. Why it’s Important to Make Your Bed When You Have ADHD.
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