Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist Feeling constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to focus can be an incredibly isolating experience. You might spend hours scrolling through articles and social media, trying to put a name to what you are feeling. So many are asking, “why can’t I focus” Is it a neurodevelopmental condition?…
Wrtten by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Double Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology The Cortisol and Anxiety Loop: When It’s Not Just “In Your Head” Patients ask me all the time: Can anxiety cause low cortisol? or Does low cortisol cause anxiety? The answer is both. The relationship between your mood and your stress hormones is entirely…
Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Doulble Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Neurologist Can Adderall Make You Tired? Yes! Adderall can make some people feel tired. Even though it’s a stimulant, Adderall might make you sleepy. This surprises a lot of patients. Adderall is prescribed to increase focus, alertness, and energy, especially in people with ADHD. But…
Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist Asking “Why do I procrastinate so much” or “Why am I lazy?” You may not be lazy, rather you could be procrastinating so much due to ADHD paralysis. For example, a task is sitting right in front of you, and you might even desperately want to finish…
Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist If you’ve searched “Vyvanse vs Adderall for women,” you’ve probably found the same article copy-pasted across different websites. They cover mechanism of action, duration, and abuse potential – and then they stop. What they don’t cover is how these two medications behave differently in women. And for…
Medically Reviewed by: Jessica Walsh, PMHNP, Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner What Is the 1-3-5 Rule for ADHD? Watch the Video Version: The 1-3-5 Productivity Rule Doesn’t Work for ADHD – Here’s Why The 1-3-5 rule for ADHD, known also as the 1-3-5 method for ADHD, is one of several popular online productivity strategies for ADHD…
Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist It is so important to remember that this is not laziness. Your brain is simply wired differently, and traditional study methods are often not built for you. Instead of forcing yourself into a neurotypical mold, you can reframe your approach. By tailoring your environment and habits to…
Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist We all know the feeling of staring at a messy room and feeling completely frozen. You want to clean, but an invisible barrier stops you from taking the first step. This barrier is often called the “Wall of Awful.” It can easily lead to a shame spiral,…
How to Choose the Right Provider in an AI-Driven, Overcrowded Market (Even If You’ve Tried Help Before) Medically Reviewed by: Olaniyi Osuntokun, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist 1. The 2026 Mental-Health Maze Why Getting Help Has Never Been More Confusing If you’re reading this guide, there’s a good chance you’ve felt at least one of the following:…