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Posted by Kemet on January 22, 2004, at 15:45:04
I am a 43yr old with ADD. Although I take meds that help with focus and concentration I still have problems with Hyperfocus (I get so engrossed in what I am doing that the building could be on fire and I would still have trouble switching focus from what I am doing). At work it is like my eyes are magnetically pulled to my computer screne and I have trouble switching focus when someone approaches me with a question, etc. This has caused me to make errors in what I am currently working on, whatever that person just said to me went completely over my head, and of course they are looking at me saying "hello, anybody in that head of yours"?
Does anyone have practices or techniques they use to help switch focus faster. I also get the opposite thing at times when I can not focus on what I need to but practicing yoga has helped me focus. I am looking for a way to practice switching focus with control and lessen my habit of hyper-focus.
Posted by PoohBear on January 22, 2004, at 17:59:10
In reply to ADD: Looking for helpful techniques for Hyperfocus, posted by Kemet on January 22, 2004, at 15:45:04
Actually, my problem has always been to be able to focus AT ALL. Hyperfocusing for me is a coping mechanism, but I can only do it with something that I'm really interested in, like reading a good book or doing research on the web.
Just thought of this: You could get a small 3 minute egg timer and train yourself to look around, see what's up when it goes off?
Someone else might have a better idea...
TR
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 22, 2004, at 20:57:00
In reply to ADD: Looking for helpful techniques for Hyperfocus, posted by Kemet on January 22, 2004, at 15:45:04
> Does anyone have practices or techniques they use to help switch focus faster...
Sorry if it's confusing, but since it doesn't have to do with medication, I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Psychology. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20040116/msgs/304395.html
Thanks,
Bob
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