Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is typically associated with inattentiveness and hyperactivity, but there is a lesser-known subtype called Overfocused ADD. This form of ADD is... moreAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is typically associated with inattentiveness and hyperactivity, but there is a lesser-known subtype called Overfocused ADD. This form of ADD is characterized by a powerful concentrate on specific tasks or thoughts to the exclusion of everything else, which makes it hard for individuals to shift their attention from activity to another. While this hyperfocus will often be advantageous, allowing individuals to excel in particular areas, it often results in significant challenges in daily life. Overfocused ADD can interfere with the capacity to adapt to new situations, manage time effectively, and maintain healthy relationships, as individuals become so engrossed in their interests or activities that they neglect other important areas of their lives.overfocused addOne of many hallmark apparent symptoms of Overfocused ADD is perseveration, which involves the repetitive and persistent engagement in certain activities or thoughts. People with this specific subtype of ADD may... less
