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The Siggy Blog
Expert articles on medications, conditions, and the future of mental healthcare, from the team building it.
ADHD Overstimulation: Why Everything Feels Like Too Much
Why noise, clutter, and busy days can overwhelm an ADHD brain, how sensory, mental, and emotional load stack up, and practical supports that research backs.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: Why It Hurts So Much
Rejection sensitive dysphoria isn't a formal diagnosis, but the intense emotional pain it describes is real and common in ADHD. Here's what drives it and what actually helps.
ADHD and Anxiety: Why Treating One Doesn't Always Quiet the Other
ADHD and anxiety often show up together and look alike. Learn how to tell them apart, why anxiety can outlast ADHD treatment, and what helps each one.
ADHD and OCD Together: Why the Order of Treatment Matters as Much as the Treatment
Having ADHD and OCD at once changes how treatment should be sequenced. Learn how common it is, which drug pairings need care, and what to ask your prescriber.
Autism vs ADHD: Why the Answer Is Often Both
Autism and ADHD overlap more than most checklists admit. See how clinicians tell them apart, how often they occur together, and what that means for medication.
Does ADHD Get Worse With Age? What Actually Changes
ADHD rarely worsens like a progressive illness, but it can feel heavier with age. See what research shows about symptoms, midlife, menopause, and treatment.
Stimulant vs Non-Stimulant ADHD Meds: Stronger Isn't Always a Better Fit
Stimulants work faster and, on average, more strongly for ADHD, but non-stimulants suit some adults better. Compare effect sizes, side effects, and heart risk.
Do I Have ADHD? The Adult Signs That Get Missed, and What a Screener Can Actually Tell You
Wondering if you have ADHD? Learn the adult signs that get missed, how accurate the 6-question ASRS screener is, and what a real evaluation involves.
How to Get Tested for ADHD as an Adult: A Questionnaire Is Only the Start
An adult ADHD diagnosis takes a clinician's interview, not just an online quiz. Learn who can test you, what the evaluation includes, and how to prepare.
How to Get Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult: Why a Real Evaluation Takes More Than a Quiz
What an adult ADHD evaluation actually involves, from screening tools and childhood history to ruling out look-alike conditions, and how to prepare for yours.