why do stimulants have a calming effect for people with ADHD?
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To put it even more simply: it’s a misconception that people with ADHD are overexcited and need to be calmed down. The reason is actually because their brains are inclined to be “slower”, so if they’re not continually getting stimulation, they become distracted and do other things. The reason why the ADHD kid is walking around poking people or swinging on a chair isn’t because they’re over-stimulated; it’s because their brains *need* stimulation.
Hence, ADHD medication is meant to provide that chemical stimulation on the brain. This allows the person to be more attentive because their brains aren’t pulling them away to find stimulation.
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