One theory not generally advertised is that ADHD is about having too low a basal level of activity in the prefrontal lobe, so that you're too easily distracted by acute stimuli.
Not generally advertised? Isn't that the most basic mainstream theory? I mean... that's the whole point of hammering the frontal lobe with stimulants!
The distinction between basal and phasic levels isn't well advertised.
I've long had attention and focus problems, but never explored the possibility that I have ADHD till recently. I understand that it's a standard term, but I'm still a bit suspicious; Psychiatry doesn't seem like the most reliable field.
Are there good reasons for picking out the behaviors associated with ADHD and giving them a name? Obviously this is a different question than whether ADHD is a 'disorder' or 'disease', and whether ADHD medication is good or bad for people.
Answers that would satisfy me