I scored very high for ADHD on multiple tests. Are most people ADHD prone now given social media or are these test scores relative

That’s a really insightful question—and one that’s increasingly being asked by both psychologists and everyday people.

The short answer is:

No, not everyone “has ADHD” now—but the environment we live in makes everyone feel more distracted, and that’s changing how we relate to attention.

Here’s a deeper breakdown:

1.

Our Environment Is Now ADHD-Like

Social media, smartphones, and constant stimulation condition our brains to:

• Seek novelty all the time

• Avoid deep focus (because that feels “boring”)

• Multitask poorly but compulsively
  This creates a kind of attention fragmentation that mimics ADHD symptoms—even in people who don’t have the condition.

2.

ADHD Is Neurological, Not Situational

True ADHD is neurological, not just behavioral. It shows up:

• Early in life (even before phones existed)

• Across multiple environments (not just online)

• With real functional impairments in relationships, work, or learning
  It’s not about “getting bored easily” or liking TikTok—it’s about how the brain regulates attention, time, motivation, and impulse control regardless of environment.

3.

Self-Tests Can Be Skewed by Environment

Many ADHD screeners ask questions like:

• “Do you have trouble finishing tasks?”

• “Are you easily distracted by noise or movement?”

• “Do you procrastinate?”
  These can be answered “yes” just because someone’s brain is overstimulated from modern life—but that doesn’t mean they have ADHD.

So the tests aren’t exactly relative, but your context can inflate your score.

4.

Why It Still Matters to Check

If you:

• Were distractible as a child

• Struggle to organize, follow through, or regulate attention/emotion in ways that hurt your life

• Have a brain that is either overstimulated or completely shut down unless there’s a deadline, danger, or dopamine spike

Then it’s worth taking seriously, because ADHD is treatable—and diagnosis can give massive relief and clarity.

Would it be helpful if I helped you list out your symptoms or experiences to get a clearer picture of whether this might be ADHD or attention fatigue from overstimulation?