<p>Does anyone have a problem with visual distractions, more specifically while reading? Recently I've developed a tendency to get distracted from page numbers, indentations, freckles on my arms/hands, and even my nose (all while reading a book, for example).... I was very stressed with the deadlines and feared that I couldn't finish my assignments.</p>
<p>Is this something that prompts professional intervention or is it something that we all experience from time to time?</p>
<p>It is kind of strange to be distracted by freckles...</p>
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...tendency to get distracted from page numbers, indentations, freckles on my arms/hands, and even my nose
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You get distracted from your nose and freckles? LOL Like you're focusing on your nose and you become distracted?</p>
<p>^ Lol and then go cross-eyed looking at your nose... awkward.</p>
<p>No.. I have a big nose so I can "see it" when I'm reading. Basically anything in my visual line of field can be a distraction...</p>
<p>Put the book or whatever right in front of your face and savor each word...concentrate hard on the context of the page...zero in on your visual senses...comprehend the information...</p>
<p>^in essence, just read the work diligently, and don't get distracted! :p</p>
<p>Haha, I'm trying to release my inner zen.</p>
<p>Okay, so do you guys just try to ignore everything around you (page numbers, the crease in the middle of the book, surrounding clutter) when you read? </p>
<p>Like...what about the SATs and the index numbers on the side of the passages?? How do you guys concentrate and focus on the task at hand??</p>
<p>Just think, "I am so excited to be reading about "__________." I am so pumped! </p>
<p>Ya gotta get yourself ready for the enthralling adventure throughout whatever you're reading/solving. </p>
<p>Pay no attention to the index numbers. DON'T EVEN LOOK AT THEM.</p>
<p>Maybe you should get some glasses, haha. Concentration glasses.</p>
<p>Erm, I don't mean to offend, but could it be possible that you have ADHD (or something similar?)</p>
<p>You might have predominantly inattentive type ADHD?</p>
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DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD I. Either A or B:</p>
<p>1.</p>
<pre><code> *Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level: * </code></pre>
<p>Inattention</p>
<p>1.</p>
<pre><code> Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities. </code></pre>
<p>2.</p>
<pre><code> Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities. </code></pre>
<p>3.</p>
<pre><code> Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. </code></pre>
<p>4.</p>
<pre><code> Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions). </code></pre>
<p>5.</p>
<pre><code> Often has trouble organizing activities. </code></pre>
<p>6.</p>
<pre><code> Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework). </code></pre>
<p>7.</p>
<pre><code> Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools). </code></pre>
<p>8.</p>
<pre><code> Is often easily distracted. </code></pre>
<p>9.</p>
<pre><code> Is often forgetful in daily activities. </code></pre>
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ADHD</a> - Symptoms of ADHD
Do you fit 6+ of those symptoms? It's just that I've never quite had any of the problems that you're describing; maybe my jump to this is premature... :/</p>
<p>edit: if it should happen to be so, maybe you should try a more professional prognosis? I'm sure drugs could be prescribed that would increase your attentiveness...</p>
<p>^ I was thinking that as well.</p>
<p>Yeah I was thinking about that too... but how are those different from regular students. I'm more a of a perfectionist type of person who tries to do everything right. I don't have to look at the environment around me... I'm just aware that they are there, that's all. Is that normal?</p>
<p>Hmmm. I don't really know, but I do know that I've never been distracted by the things you mentioned... although I'm a really fast reader. Maybe if I read slower, I'd have more of a chance to get distracted lol.</p>
<p>I'm also a bit of a perfectionist, hence my username, but the items you mentioned don't really bother me. Try reading a bit faster and just concentrate on the words.</p>
<p>Maybe you should squint really hard so that you can only see one word at a time.</p>
<p>I actually tried to make "binoculars" out of paper towel cardboard cynlinders so I can see only words but I figured that would be funny if I wore it at the SAT testing center =p</p>
<p>Maybe there are glasses you could purchase that perform the same job????</p>
<p>Hahahahaha</p>