Attention is the concentrated activity of a person on any real event, reasoning, object, image, etc. Violation of attention is noted in neuroses, brain diseases, schizophrenia, somatic diseases, as well as with usual fatigue. Today there is often a violation of attention in children, which many adults perceive as a lack of education. This disease is caused by brain damage and brings a lot of trouble - from poor grades in the school to psychological trauma due to their ailment. Such phenomena usually occur with overfatigue or brain damage.
Types of violation
There are the following types of violation of attention:
- fluttering absent-mindedness (distracted attention);
- senile absent-mindedness (distraction with the inability to switch);
- inattentiveness of the scientist (excessive concentration of attention with the inability to quickly switch);
- specific violations, if they concern only one type of attention or memory;
- modal-nonspecific disturbances of attention, when defects of visual, auditory, tactile and motor analyzers simultaneously appear.
Symptoms of violation
Attention-impaired syndrome manifests itself in the following symptoms:
- fussiness, restlessness, excessive impulsiveness and excitability;
- frequent change of activities;
- inability to concentrate on action;
- forgetfulness.
Define this disease can only a neurologist, a psychiatrist or a psychologist.
It is worth noting that the violation of concentration can arise due to any fears, fear of future events. As a result of this, the body tries to meet the unpleasantness that has not yet come to pass.
If several symptoms are found, do not rush to make a diagnosis, but if they are repeated often and specifically, then it is worthwhile to see a doctor.
Treatment of impaired concentration
Usually, the following methods of treatment are used: methods of psychological and pedagogical correction, the reception of stimulants of brain activity and nootropic drugs, various exercises for the development of concentration, acupuncture, obtaining useful nutrients.
The reasons for the violation of attention
They hide in various psychological or common diseases. This can be affected by fatigue, insomnia, headache, monotonous monotonous activity, organic damage to the cerebral cortex, etc.
Children's attention deficit disorder syndrome
Is manifested in inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. This affects their relationship with friends, parents, teachers. The syndrome is not so terrible as its consequences - depression, unsuccessfulness, drug addiction, etc., so it's important not to miss the moment and turn to a pediatrician in time.
Violation of attention in old age
It is accompanied by a decrease in memory. This is due to a number of senile changes. In the elderly, people often suffer from vascular and degenerative diseases, which are accompanied by memory loss. Most experts recommend people of different ages regularly eat healthy food, consume vitamins and exercise exercises that develop concentration.
It is worth noting that due to these simple actions, practically at any age stage you can prevent or correct the problem of attention violation.