Yes, ADHD medications can cause anxiety for some. Because stimulants increase levels of norepinephrine, it can inadvertently trigger the brain’s fight or flight response. So while you may have been seeking clarity and a quiet mind, you experienced a racing heart, chest tightness, and a sense of impending doom. It feels like a cruel joke….
If you’re searching for ADHD testing, ADHD Online vs IN Focus First is probably the comparison at the top of your list. Both offer convenience. Both offer national availability. But the experience and the outcome couldn’t be more different. ADHD Online pioneered the fast, asynchronous ADHD assessment model: fill out a questionnaire, wait for a…
Advantages of Online ADHD Treatment: Speed, Accessibility, and Validity Written by: Tristan Schaub, Health Technology Reporter Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Olanyi Osuntokun M.D., Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Dec 30, 2025 Online ADHD treatment provides a faster, clearer path to diagnosis by bypassing the typical 3–6 month wait for in-person psychiatrists. Using HIPAA-compliant video platforms, board-certified specialists…
Symptoms of high-functioning depression High-functioning depression, clinically known as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) or dysthymia, is a mental health condition where individuals maintain a productive daily life while internally battling chronic sadness, fatigue, and low self-worth. Unlike major depression, those affected often mask their symptoms behind a facade of success and high performance, making this…
ADHD across the lifespan is one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern mental health. For years, the perception of ADHD has been limited to young boys running around the classroom and disrupting learning. ADHD is so much more than that. It is incredibly important that we better understand what ADHD looks like in different…