You dont wake up one morning and decide to have ADHD, Goodman told Verywell.
But Can Excessive Social Media Use Cause ADHD?
However, theres no evidence that adults could develop ADHD because of overstimulation.
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The stimulation of the environment contributes to inattention and distractibility, Goodman said.
It causes cognitive changes, but it doesnt cause ADHD.
How Is Adult ADHD Diagnosed?
Medications, mental health counseling, and behavioral management techniques are some strategies for treating adult ADHD.
You may get a referral for an official diagnosis based on your symptom severity and functionality in everyday life.
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