Sun Jan 26, 2025by iSophist on TwosThe First Mention of ADHD Theophrastus, a student of Plato and Aristotle in Ancient Greece, wrote “The Characters” around 319 BC. This work comprises descriptions of 30 typical characters, each characterized by 10-15 phrases. One character, known as “the obtuse man,” is depicted as an adult who exhibits symptoms of inattention, such as forgetting important appointments, and hyperactivity, like exhausting his children during play. Additionally, this character struggles with sleep issues and planning difficulties, both of which are more prevalent in individuals with ADHD compared to those without.