EP #1428: How Your Lack of Focus and Staying Engaged in Tasks Might Be Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS)

"Health Power"

Summary
The conversation discusses cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS), a condition characterized by difficulty focusing and staying engaged in tasks. CDS is distinct from ADHD and is not recognized as a separate attention disorder. The lack of official criteria for diagnosing CDS makes it challenging to identify. Symptoms of CDS include frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed. The conversation highlights the importance of raising awareness about CDS and overcoming the stigma associated with it.
Keywords: cognitive disengagement syndrome, focus, ADHD, diagnosis, symptoms, awareness, stigma
Takeaways

• Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) is a condition characterized by difficulty focusing and staying engaged in tasks.
• CDS is distinct from ADHD and is not recognized as a separate attention disorder.
• Diagnosing CDS is challenging due to the lack of official criteria, but symptoms include frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed.
• Raising awareness about CDS and overcoming the stigma associated with it is crucial for individuals to seek help and receive support.

Sound Bites

• "Find it hard to focus? You may have cognitive disengagement syndrome."
• "CDS is characterized by its sluggish cognitive tempo."
• "Frequent daydreaming, mental fogginess, and slow processing speed are symptoms of CDS."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Exciting Changes to the Show
00:29Understanding Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
01:50Differentiating CDS from ADHD
03:09Diagnosing Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
03:39The Impact of CDS on Daily Life
05:01The Importance of Awareness and Support for CDS
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Link to full article: https://www.sciencealert.com/find-it-hard-to-focus-you-may-have-cognitive-disengagement-syndrome