Written by Jessica Walsh, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Heath Nurse Practitioner “Why does my ADHD medication make me anxious?” ADHD medications can cause anxiety for some. Because stimulants increase levels of norepinephrine,…
Written by Jessica Walsh, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Heath Nurse Practitioner ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, organization, memory, and emotional regulation, and during perimenopause those symptoms may feel worse…
Have you ever noticed that your ADHD symptoms seem to get much worse before your period? ADHD symptoms can feel worse before your period because hormonal changes across the menstrual…
Listen to the audio: You finally did it. You reached out for help, spoke to a doctor about your depression and anxiety, and started a course of antidepressants. You did…
Written by Jessica Walsh, Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Heath Nurse Practitioner There is often a distinct “honeymoon phase” when you first start ADHD medication. For a few weeks or months, the…
Searching “Vyvanse vs. Adderall for women” “ADHD meds not working before period” often leads to generic advice for ADHD in women that misses the one factor that actually dictates your…
If you are wondering how ADHD affects relationships, the reality often comes down to managing intense emotions. As a CHADD member and Board-Certified PMHNP, One of the most overlooked challenges…
You’re scrolling through your phone again. Another hour has disappeared. Your focus feels scattered, your motivation has vanished, and completing even simple tasks seems impossible. You wonder: Do I have…
💡(TL;DR) Quick Summary: A high-quality psychiatric evaluation should last 60+ minutes, include a “biopsychosocial” assessment, and feel like a collaborative partnership rather than a cold transaction. Most psychiatric appointments are…