Umu Coomber-ARNP-PMHNP-BC

One of the most common reasons people avoid getting evaluated for ADHD is fear. Not fear of the diagnosis itself — but fear of what comes after. "If I get diagnosed, they're going to put me on medication." "I don't want to be on pills for the rest of my life." "I've heard those medications change your personality." These concerns are valid. And they are incredibly common and also false. Research shows that stigma and fear of medication are among the top barriers that prevent people —...

You have probably heard someone say, "Every kid gets bored in school." And that is true. But for children and adults with ADHD, boredom is not just an inconvenience — it is one of the most powerful triggers for the very behaviors that get them into trouble. Understanding why boredom affects the ADHD brain differently can change the way parents, teachers, and adults with ADHD think about behavior — and open the door to real solutions. Axxiums.com Axxiums Cognitive Health and Mental Health...

Every month, like clockwork, it happens again. About a week before your period, something shifts. You feel like a completely different person. You're overwhelmed by sadness, rage, or anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. You snap at the people you love. You can't concentrate. You feel exhausted but can't sleep. You cry over things that wouldn't normally bother you. You might even feel hopeless or wonder what the point of anything is. If you've ever wondered: Why do I feel depressed or...