Wow, I wish there was a magic bullet "off switch" kind of thing. I've found that the only thing that help me is to totally get away from all the drama (sounds like it might not be possible in your case?), I also tend to over-focus on something else. Going out for a long walk (for me it's by the river) by yourself, finding a quiet place and do some of your reading, or maybe taking one person you can vent to. Another thing I have done, with mixed results, is totally withdraw into myself and not let ANY outside distractions get in. I'm then accused of being cold and unfeeling and a host of other negative things, but I can usually get some relief. I hope for the best, and don't worry too much, sometimes things work out on their own.

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Hi Firecracker:

I'm not sure if what you're describing is hyperfocus (I obsess like that all the time and I don't even have ADHD), but here is a great ADDitude article that might provide a few helpful suggestions - if not magic bullets - for breaking an unhealthy focus: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/612.html

I hope that helps!

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They are very helpful!

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When I was studying for my Masters, I jumped around rather than trying to be linear. Read a couple of pages, move to another section of the book, read an internet article, make some notes. My only structure was that it had to be related to my study. I found this jumping around kept me at it longer and I was amazed that my brain managed to file it away in some kind of order. I got fantastic course marks but didn't do brilliantly in my exams (I never do well in exams as they require linear thought which I can't do) but I passed with a high average.

As for the crush, just take a couple of hours off the study to fully indulge - find a nice comfy chair, close your eyes and moon over him! Never hurts to be indulgent once in a while. :-)

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