Hyperfocus

Hyperfocus has been suggested to be a mental state often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a human psychiatric disorder often diagnosed in childhood which is thought to continue into adulthood for about 30% of individuals, and is then commonly known as adult attention-deficit disorder (AADD).

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The word hyperfocus derives from two other words: hyper and focus. According to the dictionary, hyper is defined as: Over; above; excessive. Under focus, the dictionary suggests: To bring or come to a point. As used in reference to ADD/ADHD, hyperfocus means an intensive amount of attention confined to a small area.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among children, and may be diagnosed in adults, where it is often referred to as Adult attention-deficit disorder (AADD) if symptoms were present in childhood (even if undiagnosed in childhood). Cu...

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Adult attention-deficit disorder: Adult attention deficit disorder (AADD) is the common terminology for the psychiatric condition currently known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), when it occurs in adulthood. Although the exact prevalence in adults is unknown, epidemi...