dis·trac·tion
[dih-strak-shuh n]
–noun
1.the act of distracting.2.the state of being distracted.
3.mental distress or derangement: That child will drive me to distraction.
4.that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration: The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.
5.that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment: Fishing is his major distraction.
6.division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.
—Synonyms
3. madness, lunacy, insanity, craziness.