This is actually a legitimate way of spotting ADHD! The ADHD brain is desperately under-stimulated and is constantly searching for more stimulation. Adding that stimulation, in the form of, say, caffeine or other chemical stimulants, lets someone relax. It’s why a lot of ADHD meds are just stimulants- that works.
Not everyone with ADHD finds caffeine calming, but if you find that caffeine makes you feel calmer and more focused, you might do some reading about symptoms.
This is actually a legitimate way of spotting ADHD! The ADHD brain is desperately under-stimulated and is constantly searching for more stimulation. Adding that stimulation, in the form of, say, caffeine or other chemical stimulants, lets someone relax. It’s why a lot of ADHD meds are just stimulants- that works.
Not everyone with ADHD finds caffeine calming, but if you find that caffeine makes you feel calmer and more focused, you might do some reading about symptoms.