The ADHD Adults Podcast

Episode 16: Hyperfocus

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Mar 7, 2022
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INSIGHT

Hyperfocus: Not a Superpower

  • Hyperfocus in ADHD isn't a superpower, it's an uncontrolled absorption in a task.
  • It differs from regular focus because ADHD individuals struggle to harness it for productive purposes.
ANECDOTE

James's Damaging Hyperfocus

  • James Brown experienced hyperfocus while working, neglecting basic needs for an extended period.
  • This illustrates the potential harm of hyperfocus when it overrides self-care.
ANECDOTE

Unproductive Hyperfocus Examples

  • Alex Connor sometimes hyperfocuses on unproductive tasks like memorizing British monarchs.
  • He also mentions his brother's hyperfocus on distilling whiskey, which he later lost interest in.
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