alt Hacker Newspeople whose life is amazing don't go through the process of getting stimulants (or even SSRIs) prescribed to them. psychiatrists know about this. the plan is usually to cycle the meds. is this great and works every time? no. is this better than the alternative? yes.
ADHD is not great. and in many cases it's so bad people die from "not paying attention", and Ritalin (methylphenidate) is visibly helping people avoid those early deaths.
One should not question the seriousness of ADHD or the benefits of an appropriate treatment plan.
One should question the rate of which it is diagnosed, and who is getting diagnosed.