The ADHD Explosion

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In this episode of A Doctor’s View, Dr Polyvios explores the dramatic rise in ADHD diagnoses and asks a difficult question: are we finally recognising a condition that has always been there, or are we beginning to medicalise the chaos of modern life?

From social media and dopamine-driven distraction to private clinics, self-diagnosis and the growing use of terms like “neurodivergent”, this episode examines the cultural, psychological and medical forces behind the ADHD explosion.

Why do so many ADHD symptoms now feel relatable to almost everyone? Has modern technology conditioned our brains to behave as if we have ADHD? And where is the line between genuine disorder and ordinary human struggle?

This is not an attack on people living with ADHD. For many, diagnosis and treatment can be life-changing. Instead, this episode is a deeper conversation about attention, identity, overstimulation and the world we’ve built around ourselves.

As always, this podcast reflects personal opinion and is intended to encourage discussion, not replace professional medical advice.

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