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…
“ADHD sleep” “ADHD sleep problems” “ADHD insomnia” All commonly seached phrases. But, what, how, and why do people with ADHD struggle with sleep problems. Tired all day, but the moment…
Vyvanse can cause specific side effects in women, largely due to the natural hormonal shifts that happen throughout the month. Understanding how your body interacts with your ADHD medication can…
When Medication Does’t Work: The Power of Integrative Psychiatry Mental health is a complex tapestry woven from our thoughts, emotions, biology, and life experiences. For many, psychiatric care has been…
Can ADHD make my depression worse? Yes, undiagnosed or untreated ADHD can absolutely worsen depression, and if you find your antidepressants not working despite months of trying, an unaddressed dopamine…