ADHD and Menopause: What’s Going On With My Brain?
Lately, your focus feels off, your memory slips, and your emotions run high—and you’re wondering if it’s just you. It’s not. If you’re navigating midlife with ADHD, menopause might be hitting harder than expected. Let’s talk about why—and what can help.
When the Gold Standard Feels Out of Reach: Rethinking ADHD Treatment in 2025
By Lindsay Fuson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC | Wellbeing NP For decades, stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse have been considered the gold standard in treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And for good reason — research consistently shows that when properly prescribed, stimulants reduce core symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction in up to 70–80% of patients. […]
How to Safely Manage ADHD During Pregnancy
Pregnant with ADHD? Discover evidence-based ADHD treatment options during pregnancy, including safe medications, behavioral strategies, and integrative support — from providers who understand both maternal mental health and neurodivergence.
The ADHD Advantage: Why My Diagnosis Makes Me a Better Psychiatric Provider
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner living with ADHD, I don’t just understand the clinical side—I live it. This blog explores how having a provider who truly gets the ADHD experience can transform care, reduce shame, and create plans that actually work in real life.
When You Realize It’s Not Just Your Kid: The Intergenerational Nature of ADHD
You book an evaluation for your child. You sit down with the provider to describe their symptoms: “Wait… this sounds a lot like me.”
Should Kids Take a Medication Holiday from ADHD Meds During Summer?
By Lindsay Fuson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC | Wellbeing NP As summer approaches, many families start wondering: “Should my child take a break from their ADHD medication?”The idea of a “medication holiday” — pausing stimulant meds during weekends, summers, or school breaks — has been around for decades. But like most things in mental health, the right answer […]
No, You Don’t Just “Outgrow” ADHD — You Find a Better Fit
A Response to the NYT’s Take on ADHD, Medication & the Myth of Maturity By Lindsay Fuson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC | Wellbeing NP A recent New York Times Magazine article titled “Revisiting ADHD: What We’ve Learned—and Unlearned—About Stimulant Treatment” revisits a provocative idea: Maybe ADHD isn’t a lifelong disorder. Maybe it fades when adults find jobs, relationships, or routines that […]
Mother’s Day Reflection: ADHD, Executive Dysfunction & Real Self-Compassion
To the moms with ADHD and executive functioning challenges — this is for you. I’m a mom. I’m also a psychiatric nurse practitioner. And yes — I have ADHD, too. Motherhood didn’t just bring me joy, love, and sleepless nights — it cracked wide open parts of me I didn’t even know were struggling. Because […]
Do I Have Adult ADHD?
How to Know, What to Expect, and Which Testing Path Is Right for You You’ve always managed to “make it work”—even when focus slipped, time vanished, or small tasks felt overwhelming. But if you’re constantly losing track of things, zoning out, or feeling like your brain is out of sync with your goals, you might […]
What It’s Like to Start ADHD Medication as an Adult — Side Effects, Myths, and What Actually Happens
Thinking about starting ADHD medication as an adult? You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong to have questions. For many high-performing adults, especially those who’ve built workarounds their whole lives, the idea of starting medication can feel… intense. You may be asking: Let’s set the record straight. Here’s what you can actually expect when […]