Disir
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Are there any differences between being hyperfocused and being in a flow state? Yes! A hyperfocused ADHD brain is completely absorbed in its task — to the point of seemingly ignoring or tuning out everything else. Some people describe hyperfocus as a dream-like state wherein the outside world ceases to exist.
A child in hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment.
Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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I think that sometimes that hyperfocus on a video game leads adults to believe that a kid doesn't have ADHD.
A child in hyperfocus may become too engrossed in a video game to hear his parents call his name. An adult in hyperfocus may be reading a book so intently that they lose track of time and miss an appointment.
Some neurotypical people may occasionally experience a hyperfocus-like state. However, it occurs more often in people with conditions that reflect attention issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention
“When you are in a flow state, you’re moving and you’re grooving, but you’re not so zoomed into a task that you’re unaware of where you are. Sometimes, I like to put music on and dance in the kitchen when I clean. I’m not hyperfocused. I’m just trying to get into the flow of cleaning.”
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I think that sometimes that hyperfocus on a video game leads adults to believe that a kid doesn't have ADHD.