What Actually Is ADHD Anyway?

So… What Actually Is ADHD Anyway? 🧠

Okay so listen… I might bounce off the walls like a ping-pong ball sometimes 🏓
BUT let’s finally talk about ADHD — aka Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

No fluff. No judgment. Just the real deal (from someone who’s been told “you just need to concentrate” one too many times).

Let’s break it down 👇

🌀 ATTENTION DEFICIT

This doesn’t mean you’re lazy. Or not trying hard enough.
It’s more like… your brain has 87 tabs open and keeps clicking between them 🤯

Here’s how that can show up:

  • Short attention span (but a long to-do list 💀)

  • Constantly distracted (what was I saying again?)

  • Can’t finish long, boring tasks

  • Feels like your brain’s on shuffle

  • Hates waiting around for anything 😵💫

💡 BUT HERE’S THE PLOT TWIST:
Many people with ADHD can hyperfocus — when it’s something they LOVE, or under pressure.
It’s like Do Not Disturb mode on steroids ⚡

🏃 HYPERACTIVITY

Picture this: It’s 2 a.m. You’re suddenly deep-cleaning the fridge and reordering the spice rack 🌶️🧼

Yup. That’s the hyperactive side of ADHD.
(And no, it’s not just a “kid thing.” Adults get it too.)

What it might look like:

  • Pacing while on the phone

  • Tapping, bouncing, spinning, always moving

  • Random bursts of energy

  • Restlessness or being “on edge”

  • Starting a new hobby every 3.2 days

⚠️ Fun fact: Hyperactivity doesn’t always mean physical movement. Sometimes it’s a racing mind that just won’t shut up.

 

🚨 IMPULSIVITY

Ever say something without thinking?
Bought a weird gadget online at 3 a.m.?
Quit your job without a backup plan? 😅

(Okay that last one was me.)

Impulsivity hits like this:

  • Acting on gut feelings without stopping to think

  • Poor planning (or none at all)

  • Overreacting when things feel unfair

  • Forgetting stuff constantly 🧠🫠

  • Being wildly disorganised one minute and ultra-focused the next

✨ BUT GOOD NEWS:
With the right support, systems, and a bit of trial and error… impulsivity can be managed.
(Not fixed. Not cured. Just handled like a boss.)

💡 SO HERE’S WHAT I DID…

I got tired of feeling scatterbrained, restless and wired-but-tired.
Coffee made me crash. Energy drinks gave me the jitters.
I needed something that could actually help me focus and feel in control.

So I made it.

Harry Can’t Sit Still became my answer - and now it’s the only thing I use to stay focused, energised and calm through the chaos.

It helps me:

  • ✍️ Focus for longer without burning out

  • ⚡ Stay energised (without the caffeine crash)

  • 🧘 Feel calm and clear, not wired and anxious

And the best part? It’s under £1 a serving.

🧃 What’s Inside?

✅ Lion’s Mane & Matcha – for clean, all-day focus
✅ Magnesium – to support your brain & energy
✅ L-theanine – for calm and clarity
✅ Electrolytes – to keep your brain & body hydrated

No fluff. No weird chemicals. Just stuff that works — for people like me who can’t sit still 🪑

Final Thought 💭

ADHD isn’t a weakness. It’s not a flaw.
It’s a different operating system.

If you’ve ever felt like the world isn’t built for how your brain works - you’re not alone.
And no, this isn’t medical advice. Just a personal take from someone who’s tried everything and finally found what works.

❤️
Harry
Chief Focus Officer @ Harry Can’t Sit Still

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