ADHD Overthinking: Why Thoughts Steal Focus (And How to Calm the Mind)

Описание: Racing thoughts, rumination, and mental replay are very common with ADHD. Many people try harder to focus, but the real problem is not effort — it is where attention is going.

In this video, Arne Pedersen explains how getting absorbed in thoughts pulls attention away from direct experience. The mind begins reacting to imagined situations instead of what is actually happening, which makes concentration harder and keeps the nervous system activated.

When attention repeatedly feeds thoughts, distraction increases. When attention returns to the body and present moment, focus naturally improves.

You will learn:

• Why rumination drains energy and worsens ADHD distraction

• The difference between thinking and direct experience

• How thoughts trigger stress responses even when you are safe

• How awareness and breathing calm mental overwhelm

• A simple practice to bring attention back when the mind wanders

This is not about forcing concentration. It is about retraining attention.

ADHD is often connected to overthinking and rumination, not just attention. When the mind stays busy in thoughts, awareness leaves the present moment and focus becomes harder. In this video you’ll learn how gently returning attention to breathing and body awareness can calm the nervous system and rebuild natural concentration.

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Arne Pedersen – Awareness In Health
Mindfulness-based counselling hypnotherapist
Helping adults reduce distraction, overthinking, and attention fatigue
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