So far everyone is giving very technical answers, but this is explain like I’m five, so that’s what I’ll do. (I have ADHD and take extended release adderall.)
Picture your brain as a TV set. The different thoughts you have are ‘channels.’ You can ‘flip’ through your channels at will, going back and forth right? Well, someone with ADHD can’t control their TV channels. They will be focused on one channel, then all of a sudden, the channel changes. They can’t focus on this new channel because they still remember the last channel, but not really. Also, some channels are louder than others. Some channels have picture in picture or are paused or going double speed.
All of this is EXHAUSTING to keep track of which drains your focus and energy. Adderall and other stimulants gives your brain the energy to keep up with itself, ‘giving you back the control of your TV.’
Hope that helps!
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