With smartphones, tablets, and applications, so many stimuli have entered our lives that focusing on a task and completing it on time has become almost a dream.
Amidst such distractions, gathering one's scattered attention, life is becoming increasingly difficult with these social stimuli adding to the mix.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), considered a subtype of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a condition that affects both young people and adults.
Today, ADHD, which is now accepted as genetic and seen as a biological disease, can turn life into a prison if left untreated.
When it comes to the causes of attention deficit, it is observed that in individuals with ADD, the part of the brain responsible for concentration is either less active or smaller.
On the other hand, genetic factors also play a role in the causes of this disorder. So, if a child's mother or father has ADHD, the likelihood of the child experiencing ADHD is also quite high.
Premature birth, head trauma, and factors such as maternal smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy are also common factors contributing to attention deficit.
Before diagnosing attention deficit disorder in individuals, it is questioned whether there has been a recent traumatic event such as a death or separation that could have affected the person. Once these are ruled out, the presence of a certain number of ADD symptoms is sufficient for a diagnosis.
Additionally, separate tests are applied to children and adults to diagnose attention deficit disorder.
Attention deficit disorder symptoms include:
- Being unable to follow through on a task without being interrupted,
- Difficulty focusing on a task,
- Constantly losing items,
- Appearing as though not listening when spoken to,
- Being disorganized,
- Acting without thinking,
- Being forgetful,
- Focusing on distracting stimuli,
- Trying to do multiple tasks at once,
- Forgetting people's faces and names,
- Being unable to focus on a task due to being distracted by any noise,
- Having difficulty explaining oneself,
- Making careless mistakes and not paying attention to details,
- Procrastinating or delaying tasks,
- Changing jobs or residences more frequently than normal.
For those experiencing attention deficit, seeking support from experts such as psychiatrists and psychologists is essential.
In addition:
- Avoid trying to do several tasks at once,
- Keep a notebook to jot down unnecessary things from your mind,
- Stay away from smart screens as much as possible and reduce the time you spend on your phone,
- Get regular sleep,
- Ensure your body gets enough rest,
- Consume foods that strengthen memory.
