ADHD

Whether you’ve found yourself relating to every meme about ADHD or your kid was recently diagnosed and now you’re thinking back to your own childhood experiences, it’s becoming increasingly common for adults to recognize they might have had ADHD all along. But unlike diagnosing the condition in children, there’s a…

Vyvanse and Adderall are both popular stimulant medications used to treat ADHD. So if your provider recommended one over the other, or if you’re just starting to look into options, it’s fair to wonder what the difference is. The short answer: They’re pretty similar, but the differences that do exist…

Nonstimulant ADHD medications don’t get as much attention as stimulants, but for a lot of people, they might be the better fit. Whether your provider has recommended one or you’re just exploring your options, you probably have questions. Below, we break down what nonstimulant ADHD meds are, who they tend…

At some point, you may have heard someone talk about ADD and wondered, “Is that the same thing as ADHD or is it something else?” The difference between ADD and ADHD confuses many people—largely because there really isn’t a difference. Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) refers to people who have a specific…

Misplacing your keys, missing an appointment, or redoing tasks at work happens to everyone now and then. But if these slip-ups are a constant part of your life—meaning you regularly forget plans with friends, struggle to meet deadlines, or feel overwhelmed by everyday organization—you might wonder, “Is it supposed to…

You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to decide on dinner, you freeze. Or maybe you can easily make it through a jam-packed work trip, but as soon as you have a weekend to yourself, you scroll TikTok or rewatch Schitt’s Creek…

We all want to feel like we belong, whether it’s with friends, family, or coworkers. But since everyone’s brain, personality, and quirks are unique, there’s no single “right” way to fit in. But sometimes we find ourselves toning down or hiding parts of who we are to blend in more…

As you’re getting ready for a big night out with your best group of friends, you start hearing the texts come through. One person is sick. The other forgot about a school function. It’s just not a good night. Can we reschedule? If your first instinct is to spiral into…

You probably know someone living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), considering more than 15 million adults have been diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus and executive function. But despite being very common, many girls and women struggle to get a diagnosis, in part because ADHD symptoms present differently in…

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant sometimes used to treat ADHD symptoms, although it is not FDA-approved for this purpose. If you’re considering Wellbutrin for ADHD, it’s essential to weigh its pros and cons against other ADHD medications, such as Adderall. To use Wellbutrin for ADHD, you’ll need a prescription from a…

While it is possible to overshare in therapy, therapy is a time and setting where oversharing is usually appropriate, welcomed, and helpful. That’s because the more details a client shares about their experiences and feelings, the more a therapist can gain insight into who they are and help guide them…

After someone has been diagnosed with ADHD, the next course of action is to proceed with a form of ADHD treatment that can help them manage their symptoms and utilize their strengths. ADHD treatment can vary considerably, depending on the individuals’ preferences, as well as the nature and severity of…