There are many people around us who are looking for their glasses even though they are wearing glasses, or passengers who miss the stop they need to get off, and we have experienced these situations from time to time and as normal considered. So are all distractions normal? To this question, clinical psychologist Prof. Dr. Eliezer Somer said, distractions that are maladaptive and non-adaptive categorizes it as “no” answer. According to him, some distractions are at the level of illness.

Prof. Dr. First Described by Eliezer Somer maladaptive daydreaming diagnostic book for mental disorders to DSM 5 Although it is not considered a disease, according to Somer and many other mental health experts, it is a serious health problem and must be treated.

What can be the causes of non-adaptive absent-mindedness?

In our daily life we ​​sometimes suffer from a moment of carelessness, forgetfulness and sometimes real life escapism are the distractions we experience as a result of our efforts.

Sleep problems are one of the reasons for more distraction.

Sleep problems can make you have trouble concentrating and to distract can cause it. With such problems, you can try to improve your sleep hygiene.

Your brain may be too full of worry.

presence of fear it taxes your brain. Having repetitive thoughts in a vicious circle in your head can increase your distraction. You can try to deal with your anxiety by using breathing exercises and relaxation exercises.

It may indicate the presence of physiological health problems.

Attention deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD) of epilepsy It is commonly seen with some health problems, such as distraction. ADHD can manifest in a form where attention deficit and forgetfulness are dominant, especially in children. In epilepsy, absent-mindedness is seen at the onset of the disease. Therefore, with such a suspicion, you should visit the outpatient clinics for psychiatry and neurology.

What are the causes of maladaptive mindfulness?

Your disorienting absent-mindedness; Although it is thought to be linked to diseases such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and depression. The reason is not fully known yet. The sentences below all Frequent drying may be due to disorienting distractions:

1. The dreams I had when I was pensive are so high quality and detailed that when I write them, they will be a movie.

2. There are so many different events in my dreams that if I try a little harder I will build and destroy a country.

3. Real life is already very boring Although the dreams I have every now and then add color to my life, sometimes it takes a lot of time.

4. I spend almost half of my day daydreaming. I find myself daydreaming while drinking tea or coffee. It gets tiring to dream so much.

5. While daydreaming, I get so immersed that I sometimes talk to myself and use my gestures and facial expressions. This sometimes causes me to postpone the work I need to complete.

So what should you do if you have a disorienting distraction?

You can try to get help from mental health professionals, but there is no direct treatment for this condition. there is no treatment. Other concomitant illnesses (such as ADHD, OCD) can be investigated and the symptoms treated.

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