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Why sensory sensitivity interferes with focus and concentration

I cannot tolerate any background noise when I am trying to concentrate and I feel crazy because no one else seems bothered.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A hyperactivated nervous system allocates attention to environmental monitoring, leaving insufficient capacity for focused cognitive tasks.

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