New research shows mind blanking is a unique brain state where conscious thought vanishes. Occurring about 20% of the time, mind blanking can interrupt conversations, derail focus, and hinder memory, often leading to frustration or anxiety.
It’s especially disruptive for individuals with ADHD or anxiety disorders, who already struggle with attention and task management.
Unlike mind wandering, which involves drifting thoughts, mind blanking involves a total mental pause leaving people momentarily unable to think, recall, or react.
Brain scans reveal that during these episodes, the brain shows slow, sleep-like electrical activity, reduced sensory engagement, and lower heart rates and pupil dilation signs of reduced alertness.
Researchers found that these episodes can be triggered by prolonged concentration, sleep deprivation, or intense exertion. Importantly, mind blanking may be a distinct and understudied state of consciousness, with its own neurological patterns.
Understanding it better could lead to new strategies for improving attention, mental health, and productivity in daily life.
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