[Theory] ADHD caused by low brain energy

[Honest]

far from being a quirky, inborn character trait, this hypothesis exposes ADHD-havers as the braindamaged victims of modernity.

an interesting concept: true ADHD is not 'excess energy', but rather a lack of energy in the brain; high energy levels are required for concentration, and so low brain energy results in an inability to focus. low energy levels also result in a reliance on stress hormones, which creates the appearance of high energy.

and this is why stimulants are used as ADHD medication - they increase brain energy, which allows for concentration. non-ADHD individuals can also use stimulants for increased concentration.

it's really no surprise that people sitting inside, staying up all night scrolling on tickcuck, are struggling with ADHD - their environment has literally gave them braindamage.

Spoiler

Ritalin's Role in Enhancing Focus through Brain Energy
"Since the 1960s, a stimulant, Ritalin (methylphenidate) has often been prescribed for hyperactive kids, because it made them able to quietly pay attention. This effect was called paradoxical, but for scientific physiology — there was nothing paradoxical about it. The frontal lobes of the brain, the most highly evolved part, give us the ability to plan and to understand complex things that require prolonged attention. Without this higher part of the brain which has a very high energy requirement, people and animals become hyperactive and unable to concentrate. Ritalin (or coffee) makes anyone, even the brightest students, more attentive and focussed. Caffeine and Ritalin temporarily raise the energy level of the brain."
- 1994 - April - Ray Peat's Newsletter

study finding lower brain glucose metabolism in adults with ADHD:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2233902/
and there are more studies on this if you care to find them