What Are the Common Causes of a Lack of Concentration?

Attention deficit, also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD) In the United States, about three to five percent of children suffer from attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. It is difficult for the patient to concentrate on one thing. They may be too active. If What Is Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not treated properly, it can adversely affect children's ability to learn and relationships with friends and family.

Lack of attention

Chinese name: Lack of attention
Foreign name: attention deficitbisorber

Category: phenomenon
Country: China

Introduction to Attention Loss

Attention deficit disorder

Attention deficit bisorber (ADD) was an unknown medical term a decade ago, and only a few have increased their understanding. Two American psychiatrists who were diagnosed with ADD, Hallowell and Reti, co-authored <Distraction is not my fault> in 1994. They introduced attention deficit disorder to the public with their own experience and caused considerable Shocked. Recently, the two doctors co-published <Distraction and Good Results> again (Yuanliu Publishing), and they hope that those who are troubled by ADD can seek help as soon as possible, as long as they are handled properly, ADD can make your life richer.

Attention Deficit

The main symptom of attention deficit disorder is very easy to be distracted, impulsive, and unable to calm down. Therefore, the performance in school, workplace and marriage often cannot reach the general level. Patients with ADD also have the following symptoms: * Favorable qualities include: creativity, unconventional way of thinking, unique outlook on life, distinctive sense of humor, amazing persistence and perseverance, and strong intuition. * Adverse traits include: unable to translate great ideas into action, unable to explain their ideas to others, long-term failure to realize potential, because of frustration, often angry or frustrated, not good at handling money or financial planning, and low tolerance for frustration Even if you work hard, the performance is good and bad. Always considered lazy, inattentive or bad attitude by unfamiliar teachers or teachers. Lack of organizational ability, children will be stuffed with schoolbags and wardrobes, adults will pile up everything. Unable to manage time, stand alone, lack patience, and be easily distracted. Unable to appreciate one's own strengths or understand one's own weaknesses. Often use alcohol or other drugs, or have other addictive behaviors. It's hard to stick to one thing. Often there is no reason to change plans or change direction. Unable to learn from mistakes, difficult to interpret social messages, and difficult to make friends.

What are the symptoms? What Are the Signs of ADHD? The symptoms of ADHD include several or all of the following:

· Inability to concentrate or lack concentration. Expressed in :. Vulnerable to interference. Often lost books, homework, toys. Easy to get bored. Not following the rules

· Overactive (too active) and impulsive (reckless, thinking without thinking). Expressed in :. Move constantly. It is difficult to sit down quietly. Hurry to say the answer before the question is finished. Waiting without waiting. What is the cause of conversations or games that often interrupt or disturb others? What Are the Causes of ADHD? The true etiology of most mental illnesses has yet to be understood by the medical community. Generally speaking, mental illness is caused by a combination of genetic, physical, parenting and other environmental factors. Many popular claims are not credible. Studies have shown that high sugars and food additives do not make children sick. Although there are many causes of this disease, most experts believe that the most important factor is physiological factors.

Performance and characteristics of attention deficit disorder

Personally, having attention deficit disorder does not mean being overactive. On the contrary, people with ADD may be quite quiet or even serious. On the other hand, having ADD does not mean a slow response. Many ADD patients are talented, responsive, and very successful. In addition to distractions, there are other symptoms suggesting you may be a potential ADD. For example, at work, you are very focused on the very challenging PROJECT, but you are not interested in the boring and boring parts; the home is even messed up. Sometimes it is the hard work that partially cures your "attention deficit." Therefore, people with attention deficit and disorder are often those with higher IQ. Another situation is, for example, you are a highly creative person, always eager to paint and write novels, but you are unwilling to put into practice each time, because you always feel that you lack self-discipline or strong There are many excuses. What's more, you even suspect that you have mild depression. In fact, the real reason may be ADD. Patients with ADD generally have a strong desire for creativity, but it is precisely because of ADD that their creativity cannot be exerted, which leads to their depression. If you don't understand this early, ADD may really cause depression. ADD is more of a temperament for people who are born with an optimistic personality than a disease. So don't worry about it, be brave to face your defects and actively improve it. Because only accepting yourself and being friends are the prerequisites for reshaping a new life. For those with ADD who are naturally depressed, they need to seek help from a psychologist in a timely manner.

The following are the main characteristics of "attention":

1. Often unable to pay attention to details, making careless mistakes in homework, work or other activities;

2. It is difficult to maintain concentration in doing things or activities;

3. When others talk to him, they often show that they are not listening;

4. It is often difficult to complete things according to instructions, unable to complete homework, housework or work (not because of opposite behavior or inability to understand instructions);

5. Frequent difficulties with organizational work or planning activities;

6. Frequently evades or dislikes activities or work that require thought;

7. Often forget things (such as books or things needed for work);

8. It is easy to be disturbed;

9. Often forget what to do every day

Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit

How can I tell if I am suffering from an attention deficit?

Everyone has a time to get lost, but how can I tell if I have ADD? Where is this boundary? Under what circumstances do we need to worry about our absent-mindedness? Under what circumstances should we seek help from a psychologist? Experts believe that there are three aspects that need to be quantified to determine whether ADD is affected.

First: In the past 6 months, you must have often or very frequently 6 or more of the following 9 performances:

Inattention to details or frequent careless mistakes in work or life;

It is difficult to maintain concentration at work or play;

When others are talking to you, you don't pay attention to listening, and often go astray;

Failure to follow instructions and complete work;

Difficult to organize work and activities;

Avoidance, dislike, or reluctance to participate in work or activities that require sustained attention;

Loss of essentials for work or activities;

Easy to distract (mostly due to external stimuli);

Forget about daily activities.

Second: The above performance at least "often" or "very frequently" affected at least one or more of the following functions:

family life;

work;

social interaction;

Treat others in the community;

Educational activities;

Marital relationship;

management of money;

When driving;

leisure or entertainment;

When dealing with daily affairs.

Third: The above performance begins before the age of 7 (the widest standard begins before the age of 10) and continues into adulthood. If your mental problem meets these three conditions, then you undoubtedly need the help of a psychologist, and the sooner the better.

If the child is found to have attention deficit, hyperactivity, or impulsive symptoms for more than six months, which has lasted for more than 6 months, and has reached a level of maladjustment and disproportionate to the developmental level, parents or teachers should pay attention.

In addition, the child is the hope of the family and even the country. The whole society should pay more attention to children with ADHD. Doctors, parents and teachers should join hands to help children with ADHD get timely and correct treatment.