By Lindsay Fuson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC | Wellbeing NP
When people find out that I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who also has ADHD, I usually get one of two responses: either “Oh wow — that must make it harder to do what you do,” or “That makes so much sense… you just get it.”
And here’s the truth: I do. I get what it’s like to be the one holding it all together while your brain races three steps ahead. I know the feeling of overanalyzing that one email, of hitting focus walls mid-afternoon, of forgetting the thing you were just about to do, of swinging between creative brilliance and executive paralysis.
But here’s the twist: having ADHD doesn’t make me a lesser provider. In many ways, it makes me a stronger, more compassionate, and more real one.
I Don’t Just Know the Research — I Know the Lived Experience
I’ve studied ADHD for years. I know the diagnostic criteria, the treatment algorithms, the pharmacologic pathways. But I also know what it’s like to mask symptoms in school, to get labeled “gifted but scattered,” to struggle with perfectionism, burnout, and a to-do list that somehow makes things less manageable.
That lived experience helps me sit with you, not just across from you. It means I’m not here to pathologize you — I’m here to walk with you.
I Understand Urgency — Because ADHD Brains Operate on “Now… or Not Now”
You’ll often hear me say this about ADHD: we don’t run on time, we run on urgency. Most of us live in a world of “now… or not now.” And because of that, you may catch me sending you a message at 9:30 PM or 6:45 AM — because your needs pop into my mind, and I act on them. ADHD people know that if we wait too long, the thought disappears like a browser tab closed too soon.
It’s not a lack of boundaries — it’s responsiveness. It’s care. It’s how I’m wired, and I use it in service of your care.
(And don’t worry — I don’t expect you to reply at 9:30 PM. You get to respond when it works for you.)
You’ll Never Be Told to “Just Try Harder”
If you’ve ever been told that your ADHD was just a motivation problem, or that you needed more discipline or better habits, I’m so sorry. That narrative is not only false — it’s damaging.
As someone who has built a full-time career, started a business, raised a family, and still sometimes misplaces my own coffee cup, I can tell you: it’s not about laziness. It’s about mismatch, executive function challenges, and a brain that often runs in loops instead of lines.
With me, you don’t get shame — you get strategy. You don’t get judgment — you get someone who gets it.
My Practice Is Designed for the ADHD Brain
I didn’t just build Wellbeing NP as a provider — I built it as a patient. Every system I use is designed to reduce overwhelm, increase autonomy, and support you, not fight your brain:
- Online self-scheduling, so you don’t have to make phone calls or wait for office hours
- Written recaps when needed, because sometimes our memory for appointments is… flexible
- ADHD-friendly coaching add-ons for building routines and managing executive dysfunction
- Supplement and lab testing guidance, for those wanting integrative tools alongside meds
I didn’t design this practice to be “efficient.” I designed it to be real. And for neurodivergent adults, real care is efficient.
Night Owl Perks: The After-Hours Advantage
Let’s be honest — many of us with ADHD naturally lean toward being night owls. So yes, sometimes your care plan gets tweaked at 10 PM because I finally found the perfect supplement protocol or came across new research that might help you.
I’m not saying I’m always available (boundaries are still important). But I am saying that when you’re in my care, you’re not just a name on a chart. You’re someone whose struggles — and victories — stay on my radar, even when the official workday ends.
I See the Strength in ADHD — Even When You Don’t
I’ve worked with adults who think they’re broken because they haven’t found a job that sticks. Who feel like they’re lazy because their energy crashes at 2 PM. Who mask through meetings, only to cry from exhaustion later.
And I’ve also seen those same adults THRIVE — once they understand their brain, honor their wiring, and build systems around their real strengths.
That’s the care I offer.
Final Word: Real ADHD Care, by Someone Who Lives It
If you’re tired of providers who don’t get it, who minimize your struggles or assume one-size-fits-all solutions, I invite you to try something different.
I’m not perfect. I forget things sometimes. I get excited mid-sentence and circle back later. But I also see you, because in many ways, I am you.
This is psychiatric care — but built for the real world. With creativity, compassion, flexibility, and a whole lot of “I get it.”
Want care that meets you where you are — brain quirks and all?
📅 Schedule an appointment or learn more at www.wellbeingnp.com
