Comment by Jensson
5 years ago
We didn't evolve to sit and focus for hours per day, some people can still do it but others need medicine. The main thing the medicine does is tell your brain "now is the time to focus, don't look for something else!". If being able to do that would feel life changing to you rather than just helpful then you should go get tested.
I agree with your general message and positivity but it is worth mentioning that Adderall, and stimulants, work differently in an ADHD brain vs. a neurotypical brain. The biggest effect I notice is not focus in a pill but instead a calming effect on the brain.
This has a profound effect on things not related to focus like background anxiety, mild depression, impulsivity, managing relationships etc.