Getting the diagnosis right is absolutely crucial. Treating an anxiety disorder with ADHD medication, or trying to manage ADHD without treating underlying sleep apnea, is like using a butter knife to fix a broken engine—it’s just going to be a messy, frustrating disaster.

So, You Think You Have ADHD?

Let's Talk About What That Really Means

Ever feel like your brain is running on three different channels at once, while simultaneously misplacing your keys for the tenth time this week? You're not alone.

If you've tumbled down the rabbit hole of self-diagnosis, wondering, "Is this just 'adulting,' or is it ADHD?", you are joining a massive club. Many bright, capable adults find themselves battling a persistent, invisible wall when it comes to focus, organization, or simply slowing down. So, let's take a pit stop at the mental health highway and figure out what an official ADHD diagnosis truly signifies.

Breaking Down the ADHD Blueprint: ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s not a character flaw or a trendy excuse…

What are PMHNPs? What is the benefit of having a dual certified psychiatric and medical nurse practitioner?

I am proud to have dual-certification as both a Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP), as this combination truly embodies the gold standard of holistic care. This means I am uniquely equipped to identify symptoms stemming from physical health issues that may be mistaken for mental illness, and vice-versa. Having this integrated expertise ensures that your care is coordinated, comprehensive, and ultimately safer, eliminating the need to constantly relay information between separate mental health and primary care providers.

Observational data consistently show lower alcohol consumption and fewer alcohol-related events with GLP-1 RAs. Retrospective human studies—where researchers look back at the medical records of patients—have provided encouraging insights. For individuals being treated with GLP-1 RAs for obesity or diabetes, clinicians began to notice a pattern: many reported a spontaneous reduction in their desire for alcohol. Some reported that alcohol simply "tasted different" or that the rewarding buzz they once sought was diminished.