ADD hyperfocus sometimes can be dangerous
This gem is from Bella Online
True story: I know a reference librarian who was in the habit of reading while walking. One day, she was walking the two blocks to her house during her lunch break while reading a new book. She was so completely focused on the words she was reading that she tripped on the sidewalk, landing in a heap right there on Ash Street.
Fortunately, this happened in front of the fire station, and the paramedics came to her aid immediately. Unfortunately, in addition to her badly-bruised ego, she broke not one but both arms.
The book she was reading? “Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder”
You can’t make up this stuff!
The article goes on to discuss the benefits of mindfulness. Yes hyperfocus can be one of the many strengths of having Attention Deficit Disorder, but only if applied in the right situation.
