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Getting bored easily or hyperfocusing

What research exists on ADHD hyperfocus control? 

Hyperfocus is one of the most intriguing and paradoxical traits seen in ADHD. It describes a state of intense concentration…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Getting bored easily or hyperfocusing

Have studies tested boredom tolerance in ADHD? 

Most people dislike boredom, but for many adults with ADHD, it feels almost unbearable. Studies over the past decade suggest…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Getting bored easily or hyperfocusing

Are support groups focused on ADHD focus swings? 

For many adults with ADHD, the hardest part isn’t distraction, it’s managing the swing between deep focus and total disinterest.…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Getting bored easily or hyperfocusing

Can diaries help map ADHD boredom to hyperfocus? 

Many adults with ADHD describe their attention as unpredictable. One day feels flat and unstimulating, while the next might bring…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Getting bored easily or hyperfocusing

How Common is ADHD Boredom in Medical Surveys? 

Boredom is a frequent complaint among individuals with ADHD, but how common is it, really? Are medical surveys capturing this…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS