• In today's fast-moving, screen-filled world, ADHD is more common than ever among youth. Imagine growing up with non-stop TikTok, Instagram Reels, and video games that provide your brain with a reward every five seconds. That is a lot of stimulation.

Ever felt like your brain has 100 tabs open—and 99 of them are playing music? Welcome to the daily life of many young people living with ADHD, short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is not just about being "hyper" or "easily distracted"—it is like having a Formula 1 engine for a brain but bicycle brakes to stop it.

In today's fast-moving, screen-filled world, ADHD is more common than ever among youth. Imagine growing up with non-stop TikTok, Instagram Reels, and video games that provide your brain with a reward every five seconds. That is a lot of stimulation.

Now, if your brain is wired a bit differently—like someone with ADHD—it craves that excitement like candy. However, when it comes to school, chores, or listening in class, that same brain says, "Boring! Next!"

Many teens and young adults do not even know they have ADHD. They think they are lazy or "bad at focusing." However, ADHD is not about being lazy. It's about having a brain that wants to do everything right now, even if it's not the thing you should be doing.

You start cleaning your room, then find an old photo album, and suddenly you're Googling your grandmother's hometown. Four hours later, your room is still a mess.

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So why is ADHD more noticeable today? Experts say that our environment plays a significant role. Less outdoor play, more screen time, lots of sitting, little sleep—and boom! The perfect storm.

However, it is not all bad news. People with ADHD are often super creative, full of ideas, and think outside the box. They are the ones inventing apps, writing stories at 2 a.m., or dreaming up businesses during math class.

With the proper support—like therapy, structure, and sometimes medication—young people with ADHD can thrive.

So next time you find yourself daydreaming mid-conversation or forgetting what you were saying mid-sentence… maybe it's not just you. Maybe it is ADHD. And, maybe, just maybe, your brain is wired for something extraordinary.