Rethinking ADHD: A Regulation Disorder, Not an Attention Deficit

Dear ,

 

Many people with ADHD are told they struggle because they “can’t focus” or need to try harder.

 

Yet for many, the real experience is not a lack of attention, but inconsistency—periods of clarity followed by mental fatigue, overwhelm, or burnout, often without a clear reason.

 

 

In our latest article, ADHD Explained: Why It’s a Regulation Disorder—Not a Lack of Attention, we explain:

 

• Why ADHD is better understood as a regulation disorder, not an attention deficit
• How executive function, brain energy, sleep, and stress shape focus and follow-through
• Why ADHD symptoms fluctuate across contexts and life stages
• Why dopamine alone doesn’t explain the full clinical picture
• How a systems-based framework clarifies why effort alone often isn’t enough

 

 

 

This article is designed to bring clarity to a topic that is often oversimplified or misunderstood—and to explain why inconsistent focus, burnout, and cognitive fatigue are not personal failures, but signs of regulatory strain.

 

 

 

 

 

Take Action Today!

 

 

As always, we’re here to help! If you have questions or want guidance on improving your health, don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

If you’re struggling with focus, mental fatigue, or executive dysfunction—and feel like effort alone hasn’t been enough—and want support from a trusted provider, you can

 

Request a free 15-minute consultation with me, Dr. Martina Sturm, today.

 

 

 

Stay Informed, Stay Healthy!

 

 

Kindly,

 

Dr. Martina Sturm

 

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