Re: Are you easily distracted?

[Guest guest]

Hi , I am very easily distracted also. It seems like I am unable to focus on any one thing for a very long period of time. I think it has something to do with my anxiety as well. I would definitely say it may be a matter of feeling annoyed at being easily distracted, if it wasn't for the huge amount of anger and rage that I feel. It doesn't seem like an appropriate feeling because of a distraction.I do feel like I have ADD sometimes and I really do have to make an effort to focus and not to think about 50 million things at one time while I skip from one to the other.Thanks for your input )andraTo: Soundsensitivity Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:36:33 AMSubject: Are you easily distracted?

I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems that it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you, especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very easily distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well. Maybe we feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an annoying sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...------------------------------------PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.Thank you. MJ

[Guest guest]

I am easily distracted as well. I am having the hardest time in

college right now. Computer class is enough to make me suicidal. I

have missed 3 classes because of 4S. I asked my doctor about

medicine for ADD, but she said that I don't fit the classic symptoms,

so she won't prescribe meds.

I have decided to get my degree in Biology and then go on to med

school. Someone who suffers from this disorder is the only one who is

driven enough to find a cure!!

paula

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> To: Soundsensitivity

> Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:36:33 AM

> Subject: Are you easily distracted?

>

> I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems

that

> it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very easily

> distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well. Maybe

we

> feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

annoying

> sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO

MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP

MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY PURPOSE.

>

> ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.

> Thank you. MJ

[Guest guest]

I've thought about going into biology or audiology too, so I can do

my own research on 4s. It's a bit late for me to start a new career

that requires years of schooling, however. Neurology seems like the

field most likely to hold some answers--and that would mean lots of

classes.

I don't know about 4s not fitting in with classic ADD symptoms. ADD,

especially in girls and women, sometimes shows up quite differently

than the classic inability to concentrate, being disruptive in class,

etc. I've read lately that ADD in girls manifests as withdrawal.

Here's something about this that you might find interesting:

http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/a/girls.htm

>

> I am easily distracted as well. I am having the hardest time in

> college right now. Computer class is enough to make me suicidal.

I

> have missed 3 classes because of 4S. I asked my doctor about

> medicine for ADD, but she said that I don't fit the classic

symptoms,

> so she won't prescribe meds.

>

> I have decided to get my degree in Biology and then go on to med

> school. Someone who suffers from this disorder is the only one who

is

> driven enough to find a cure!!

>

> paula

>

>

> ________________________________

> > From: smharde <smharde@>

> > To: Soundsensitivity

> > Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:36:33 AM

> > Subject: Are you easily distracted?

> >

> > I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems

> that

> > it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> > especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very

easily

> > distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well.

Maybe

> we

> > feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

> annoying

> > sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> > PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO

> MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP

> MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY

PURPOSE.

> >

> > ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.

> > Thank you. MJ

[Guest guest]

From the website I referenced in the last post (wow this sounds like

me):

What are some of the red flags or warning signs that parents and

teachers should be aware of related to girls and ADHD?

Difficulty maintaining focus

Easily distracted

Disorganized and " messy "

Forgetful

Difficulty completing tasks

Daydreaming

Slow to process information and directions (It may even appear that

they aren't hearing you)

Careless

Often late (poor time management)

> >

> > I am easily distracted as well. I am having the hardest time in

> > college right now. Computer class is enough to make me

suicidal.

> I

> > have missed 3 classes because of 4S. I asked my doctor about

> > medicine for ADD, but she said that I don't fit the classic

> symptoms,

> > so she won't prescribe meds.

> >

> > I have decided to get my degree in Biology and then go on to med

> > school. Someone who suffers from this disorder is the only one

who

> is

> > driven enough to find a cure!!

> >

> > paula

> >

> >

> > ________________________________

> > > From: smharde <smharde@>

> > > To: Soundsensitivity

> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:36:33 AM

> > > Subject: Are you easily distracted?

> > >

> > > I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it

seems

> > that

> > > it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> > > especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very

> easily

> > > distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well.

> Maybe

> > we

> > > feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

> > annoying

> > > sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > > PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO

> > MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO

GROUP

> > MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY

> PURPOSE.

> > >

> > > ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.

> > > Thank you. MJ

[Guest guest]

I am easily distracted because of my 4S. That is one of the frustrations

of having this condition. If a sound is causing me to feel pain in my

ears, then obviously that is distracting. But mainly:

It comes down to not being able to tune sounds out, like a " normal "

person is able to do. Goes back to what many have said in this group:

when telling someone about their condition, the reply is: " Why don't you

just tune the sound out? "

Our answer being: " Well, because I can't, duh! "

For some reason our brains don't work like a " normal " brain should. So

it can be very disabling when you are trying to stay focused on things.

This is why I find wearing headphones, focusing on one thing in my ears

like a brown sound or music, helps me to be a little more focused.

Unfortunately there are so many situations where wearing headphones is

not possible, considered disrespectful, or makes it difficult to

communicate.

And so the frustration (and pain) begins...

-Randall

[Guest guest]

paula wrote... " I have decided to get my degree in Biology and then go

on to med school. Someone who suffers from this disorder is the only

one who is driven enough to find a cure!! "

Dear paula- I think what you are working towards in your education

is amazing! I wanted to tell you about a personal hero of mine. I am

bipolar (pretty severe but I respond to meds thankfully!) and it has

been a hard road... being different, no one understanding, etc....

There is a Psychiatrist named Dr. Kay Jamison and she is a beacon for

all who suffer from bipolar disorder. She was the first to write

books and disclose that she herself was severly bipolar. She has

written 5 or six books now and they are all basic reads for bipolar

patients. She not only got to be a shrink but she was the head of

psychiatry at UCLA and now she is the head of psychiatry at 's

Hopkins University.. what an amazing job to be held by someone with

my disorder. Her being out there and honest, and being a shrink

herself makes my world a better and safer place. It is so good to

know that someone from the inside is working on your behalf because

they suffer the same way you do.

Good luck, your gonna need it because that's a lot of school and a

lot of sitting in a room with other people (exhausting!). If you do

make it, don't forget to own your 4S and share it with the world, who

knows how many lives you could touch?!

LIsa

>

> I am easily distracted as well. I am having the hardest time in

> college right now. Computer class is enough to make me suicidal.

I

> have missed 3 classes because of 4S. I asked my doctor about

> medicine for ADD, but she said that I don't fit the classic

symptoms,

> so she won't prescribe meds.

>

> I have decided to get my degree in Biology and then go on to med

> school. Someone who suffers from this disorder is the only one who

is

> driven enough to find a cure!!

>

> paula

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was thinking about this the other day. I am also easily

distracted. I think that we have been training our brains to file

things away for so long that our brains do it on a regular basis. I

know that after I leave a triggering situation that I'm pretty good

and supressing my anger and thoughts.

>

> Hi , I am very easily distracted also. It seems like I am

unable to focus on any one thing for a very long period of time. I

think it has something to do with my anxiety as well. I would

definitely say it may be a matter of feeling annoyed at being easily

distracted, if it wasn't for the huge amount of anger and rage that I

feel. It doesn't seem like an appropriate feeling because of a

distraction.

>

> I do feel like I have ADD sometimes and I really do have to make an

effort to focus and not to think about 50 million things at one time

while I skip from one to the other.

>

> Thanks for your input )

>

> andra

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: Soundsensitivity

> Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:36:33 AM

> Subject: Are you easily distracted?

>

> I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems

that

> it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very easily

> distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well. Maybe

we

> feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

annoying

> sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

> PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS A STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL GROUP AND NO

MESSAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OUTSIDE OF THE YAHOO GROUP

MEMBERSHIP SITE OR REPRODUCED OR COPIED AND MAILED FOR ANY PURPOSE.

>

> ALSO DO NOT SHARE MEMBER EMAIL ADDRESSES OR NAMES WITH ANYONE.

> Thank you. MJ

[Guest guest]

>

> I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems

that

> it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very easily

> distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well. Maybe

we

> feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

annoying

> sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

>

>

>

,

Yes, I am easily distracted by noises. In my case, the auditory

distraction is more closely related to the subtle auditory

distractibility associated with ADHD Inattentive than anything else.

Years ago I became keenly aware of this while temporarily working at

an insurance company as an underwriter where there were ringing

phones on every desk in a large office (dozens of desks). I began to

realize that my sensitivity to background noises was far different

than the others who worked in the office as they could automatically

screen out the ringing telephones.

Am aware today that sensitivity to noises can vary and involve:

ADHD Inattentive

Rare sound epilepsy (to ringing bells even human voices)

Hyperacusis

Selective sound sensitivity

Mild brain injuries - mild concussion side-effects

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

and so on

- ctw

[Guest guest]

Oh, yeah. Have been really easily distracted all my life, but it seems to be getting worse the older I get. But I don't know if I can relate it all to sounds. With sounds, I guess the agitation I feel makes me lose focus more easily though. I'm trying to just accept it and laugh, walk away for a minute if possible, or just stop and try to refocus. Or just lose it!It so helps hearing you all mention all this stuff and knowing there are others out there trying to muddle through the best we can with this. I always just thought I was an odd little duck and kept quiet. If I shared with a friend, they just thought I was weird, said they had never heard of anybody feeling that way before. Nobody said life was fair, did they? Just a big hug to all of you out there. We're in this together!To: Soundsensitivity From: charles_w_2000@...Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:33:26 +0000Subject: Re: Are you easily distracted?

>

> I've been thinking about distractibility and 4s, and how it seems

that

> it's pretty normal to be bothered by noises that distract you,

> especially if you're really trying to concentrate. I'm very easily

> distracted, and I'm wondering if others with 4s are as well. Maybe

we

> feel just a like a normal person does when interrupted by an

annoying

> sound, only we feel it almost all the time? Just a thought...

>

>

>

,

Yes, I am easily distracted by noises. In my case, the auditory

distraction is more closely related to the subtle auditory

distractibility associated with ADHD Inattentive than anything else.

Years ago I became keenly aware of this while temporarily working at

an insurance company as an underwriter where there were ringing

phones on every desk in a large office (dozens of desks). I began to

realize that my sensitivity to background noises was far different

than the others who worked in the office as they could automatically

screen out the ringing telephones.

Am aware today that sensitivity to noises can vary and involve:

ADHD Inattentive

Rare sound epilepsy (to ringing bells even human voices)

Hyperacusis

Selective sound sensitivity

Mild brain injuries - mild concussion side-effects

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

and so on

- ctw

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