The coffee to ADHD pipeline

True story, I commented once that coffee made me tired and someone said "Typical ADHD" and it's what lead to be eventually being medically diagnosed.

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Goes out partying in the late 90's.
Stimulants were taken.
All my friends were wacked out. I got home and did chores.
So much coffee and cigarettes. My coding time was fueled by them.
I actually have a harder time sleeping without coffee, as the coffee quiets my brain a bit.

Age 43: diagnosed AuDHD.
Psychiatrist: so I'm guessing you have an affinity for stimulants.
Me: Ohhhhhhhh! That explains things.

Now I have a Concerta prescription, and can function like never before.
Literally me.
Counterpoint: being able to drink a cup of coffee then immediately take a nap leads to the most restful 20 minutes of sleep you'll ever have.

Sure I'd rather be affected normally by caffeine, but at least it isn't a total wash.