ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, an unfortunate name for a number of reasons.
In particular, ADHDers don't have a deficit of attention.
You have an abundance of it.
So much attention that you struggle to control it.
In particular, ADHDers don't have a deficit of attention.
You have an abundance of it.
So much attention that you struggle to control it.
When you pay attention to everything, you can't focus on what's important.
You lack that filter to keep out the noise.
With your attention divided, you miss the details that matter most.
You lack that filter to keep out the noise.
With your attention divided, you miss the details that matter most.
When you are able to actual focus on one thing, you give it SO much attention that you enter hyperfocus.
A singular focus so great that you ignore everything else.
You can't even hear your own body cues like needing to eat, drink, or go to the bathroom.
A singular focus so great that you ignore everything else.
You can't even hear your own body cues like needing to eat, drink, or go to the bathroom.
When you come out of that state of hyperfocused attention, you often don't know how long it's been or what you've missed.
You might sprint to the bathroom or quickly grab something to drink.
You may need to apologize for a missed appointment or forgotten task.
You might sprint to the bathroom or quickly grab something to drink.
You may need to apologize for a missed appointment or forgotten task.
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